Articles tagged with Microelectronics
Scientists at the University of Southampton and collaborators are developing new materials like amorphous chalcogenides, bridging glass and semiconductor technology. The project aims to improve device energy efficiencies and support UK's communication and healthcare sectors.
The Megaframe Imager, a new ultrafast camera, uses an extremely sensitive SPAD device to detect viral DNA binding events at low target concentrations. This technology has potential applications in biological processes, automotive collisions, and astronomical observations.
Researchers develop electronic biosensing technology that can detect gene mutations indicative of cancer, potentially leading to faster and more accurate diagnoses. The new platform uses disposable arrays containing thousands of electronic sensors connected to powerful signal processing circuitry.
University of Illinois engineers developed a novel direct-write technique to manufacture metal interconnects, enabling smaller chips and more complex functions. The technique reduces wire bonding area by two orders of magnitude, allowing for faster and more efficient manufacturing.
Researchers at UMass Amherst and Berkeley developed a new method for producing defect-free, thin polymer films using layered block copolymers. The technique achieved densities over 15 times higher than previous efforts, enabling up to 10 terabits per square inch of storage space.
Researchers at NIST demonstrate assembly of a single layer of organic molecules on a silicon crystal substrate compatible with CMOS manufacturing technology. The team builds a working molecular electronic device and verifies its functionality, paving the way for hybrid CMOS-molecular devices.
Researchers at MIT have developed a new transistor technology that could lead to faster operation and smaller devices. The transistors, made from indium gallium arsenide, are 60 nanometers long and can switch and process information quickly.
Scientists at University of Wisconsin-Madison develop technique to time events at the atomic scale, enhancing understanding of material properties and enabling improved memory applications in microelectronics. The breakthrough uses X-rays from Argonne National Laboratory's Advanced Photon Source.
Researchers have developed graphene circuitry comparable to carbon nanotubes, allowing for high-volume production. The material exhibits high electron mobility and coherence, enabling the transport of electrons through waveguides. Challenges ahead include improving patterning techniques and understanding fundamental properties.
Graphene, a material that gives pencils their marking ability, has been used to produce proof-of-principle transistors, loop devices, and circuitry. The researchers hope to use graphene layers as the basis for revolutionary electronic systems that would manipulate electrons as waves rather than particles.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a custom-built scanning tunneling microscope to image individual organic molecules on silicon, refining design constraints for molecular electronic devices. The study has also provided insight into surface chemistry, with potential applications in sensing, catalysis, and lubrication.
The Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM) will combine resources from academia, government, and industry to speed up microelectronics manufacturing research and development in a roll-to-roll format. CAMM's R2R research capabilities include flexible displays, 'foldable' radars, and protective clothing.
A team of engineers at Northwestern University has developed a method for precisely aligning multiple types of molecules on a silicon surface at room temperature. This breakthrough enables the construction of nanoscale systems such as molecular transistors or light-emitting diodes, and paves the way for integrating with current technol...
Materials scientist George Harman suggests using corrosion-resistant metals like gold and newer polymers to create microelectronic interconnections that can withstand extreme temperatures. He also proposes the use of flip chips with gold contacts to produce heat-resistant spacecraft electronics.
Researchers developed a hybrid approach to improve microelectronics production, combining lithography and self-assembling materials to achieve nanoscale dimensions. This technology could lead to faster, more powerful devices with increased data capacity, while reducing manufacturing costs.
Researchers at UW-Madison developed a novel diamond film that can be used as a stable platform for biological sensing. The films have proven to be remarkably durable and can withstand multiple cycles of processing DNA, making them suitable for continuous monitoring in high-risk environments.
A UMass research team has developed a new technique for depositing copper films within tiny channels in silicon wafers, promising efficient fabrication of future generations of integrated circuits. The process uses carbon dioxide as a supercritical fluid, offering environmental benefits and the ability to create complex features.
Sandia National Laboratories' tiny acoustic wave sensors can detect specific chemicals in the environment and alert people to potential hazards. The sensors, similar to a 'canary in a mine,' are part of a hand-held chemical detection system called 'chem lab on a chip.'