Articles tagged with Transistors
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.