Articles tagged with Transistors
Researchers at OGI School of Science & Technology have successfully grown silicon nanowires in a precise location and direction using electrical fields. This breakthrough technology has the potential to revolutionize the microelectronic industry by enabling the fabrication of high-performance electronic devices.
Researchers at University of Illinois have developed a light-emitting transistor that can control light emission and modulate it at high speeds, opening up new possibilities for integrated circuitry and signal processing. The device has three ports, allowing for the connection of optical and electrical signals.
Researchers at TU Vienna and Clausthal have discovered a new material, strontium titanate, that can be used as a gate oxide to overcome the miniaturization limit of transistors. The material's electrical properties can be controlled by chemical processes at the interface, enabling the design of even smaller and more efficient transistors.
Researchers have demonstrated that carbon nanotube transistors can enhance electrical signals, potentially improving performance of consumer electronic devices. The discovery is based on the principle of stochastic resonance, which claims that noise can improve signal detection.
A new technique using a modified ink-jet printer and semiconductor ink has been developed to produce transistor arrays for flat-panel displays. The process reduces the cost of display manufacturing by replacing expensive photolithography techniques, enabling flexible and rigid substrate applications.
Researchers at USC have built a signal detector that only works when noise is added, using stochastic resonance to amplify weak electronic signals. The device uses carbon nanotubes and demonstrates the potential for enhanced applications in electronics and communication systems.
Researchers have successfully created self-assembling nano transistors using DNA, paving the way for large-scale manufacturing of nanoscale electronics. The transistors can be switched on and off by applying voltage to them, making them a promising application in computing technology.
Researchers at North Carolina State University are developing a nanoscale transistor by assembling molecules and building a functioning electronic switch. The team's pioneering work tackles critical issues in future materials for advanced molecule-based information processing.
Researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed the world's fastest transistor, exceeding 509-gigahertz frequency. The device leverages indium phosphide and indium gallium arsenide materials, enabling faster current density and higher operation speeds.
New study enhances earlier paper on congestive heart failure analysis by adding clinical data, enabling mortality risk determination. Researchers also discover new type of superconductor that carries more current and remains stable in higher magnetic fields. Additionally, carbon nanotube transistors exhibit performance improvements reg...
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed the world's first transparent transistor, made from a common compound that filters out ultraviolet light. The discovery has significant potential for various industries, including consumer electronics, transportation, business, and the military.
Researchers at Cornell University and Harvard University develop transistors using single cobalt and di-vanadium molecules, controlling electron flow and demonstrating nanoscale electronics potential. The advancements pave the way for building smallest possible electronic components.
The University of California, Santa Barbara's Nakamura is awarded a multi-million dollar ERATO grant to develop gallium nitride bulk crystals, crucial for commercial use in lasers and transistors. The research aims to explore inhomogeneity in nitride crystals and enable the tuning of energy levels.
Researchers have discovered crystalline materials that can change shapes rapidly and act as ultrafast switches in optical computers, potentially enabling 3D TVs and unprecedented storage potential. The materials could be produced in bulk and reduced costs may be achieved through improved manufacturing efficiencies.
Researchers at the AAAS Annual Meeting discuss advancements in nanoelectronics, including mesoscale structures and single-molecule devices that could lead to more powerful electronic and computing devices. The development of these devices is dependent on a better understanding of dynamic behavior and circuitry.
Researchers at University of Toronto have discovered a photon switch that can manipulate photons to transmit data in computers. The discovery has the potential to solve problems that traditional computers cannot, including database searches and cracking codes on the Internet.
Researchers from Bell Labs have created molecular-scale organic transistors that can rival silicon transistors in performance. The breakthrough could lead to thousands of times more transistors being squeezed into the same space as today's circuits.
Researchers have developed a new circuit using hollow carbon nanotubes, which can switch between 'on' and 'off' states and perform logic functions. The design enables more complex circuits to be built, potentially replacing silicon in microchips within the next 10-15 years.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new simulation tool that predicts an innovative type of transistor, called the double-gate transistor, could keep Moore's Law in force until 2025. This would give scientists time to develop new technologies to replace traditional silicon-based integrated circuits.
Soft lithography enables fabrication of silicon thin-film transistors on curved substrates with conformable patterning. The technique overcomes photolithography limitations for large-format and unconventional materials applications.
Scientists at Naval Research Laboratory created a two-sided power transistor using commercial silicon wafers, increasing efficiency by up to 5-10 times. The optimized transistor can operate at high frequencies and voltages, ideal for naval applications such as propulsion and communications systems.
The UCSB transistor achieved a world record frequency of 1200 gigahertz, significantly improving the sensitivity of solid-state radar systems. This innovation enables Navy systems to detect small objects in cluttered environments, such as coastal zones.
New gallium nitride transistors operate at microwave frequencies, delivering up to 100 times more power than current semiconductors. These devices will enable hundreds of low-orbit satellites serving cellular telephone users worldwide.
Researchers at Cornell University have made significant progress in making gallium nitride transistors with output power of up to 2.2 watts per millimeter, promising to deliver hundreds of times more power at microwave frequencies.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have created a quantum mechanical transistor that can process information faster and consume less power than current transistors. The device has the potential to be used in high-speed computing, chemical detection, and other applications.
Researchers at Yale have successfully measured an electric current flowing through a single organic molecule, a crucial step towards creating smaller, faster, and cheaper computers. The feat could lead to the development of billions of transistors on a single chip, replacing traditional silicon-based semiconductors.
A new type of thin-film transistor developed at the University of Illinois can enhance laptop computer displays by increasing switching speeds. The transistor contains a buried channel that allows electrons to move faster, permitting much higher resolutions.