Articles tagged with Transistors
The new chip can simulate the activity of a single brain synapse and capture intracellular processes that underlie many brain functions, including learning and memory. It represents a significant advance in modeling neural functions and could be used to build systems for neural prosthetic devices and artificial intelligence devices.
A KAIST research team has developed a fully functional flexible non-volatile resistive random access memory (RRAM) that can be randomly accessed, written, and erased on a plastic substrate. This breakthrough overcomes cell-to-cell interference issues by integrating a memristor with high-performance silicon transistors.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new type of computer memory called FeTRAM, which combines silicon nanowires with a ferroelectric polymer. This technology has the potential to use 99% less energy than flash memory and may be faster than SRAM.
The University of Pittsburgh has received a $1.8 million grant to create a new kind of computer using a tiny 'toy' with big potential. The project aims to develop a scalable sensing, storage, and computation platform, enabling the creation of high-tech industries and jobs in the United States.
Researchers at UC Berkeley have demonstrated negative capacitance in ferroelectric materials, a phenomenon that can amplify charge for a given voltage. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize computing by enabling the creation of low-power transistors without compromising performance.
Purdue researchers develop new type of graphene inverter that works at room temperature, enabling transistors to amplify signals and control switching. The breakthrough could lead to the creation of ultrafast devices with simplified circuits for broader digital applications.
Researchers at VCU are developing a new paradigm for digital computing that could enable the creation of energy-efficient processors running without batteries. The goal is to increase computational power and reduce heat dissipation, making it suitable for medical devices such as brain signal monitors.
Researchers developed a large molecule stable and inexpensive to produce, paving the way for plastic-based flexible electronics. The technology may turn into everyday realities, including artificial skin, smart bandages and wearable electronics.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a new, more efficient way of generating spin current using collective motion of spins called spin waves. This breakthrough addresses a major obstacle in spintronics, a technology that could radically change computing with high-speed, high-density and low-power consumption.
Researchers at the University of Washington have created a system called EnergJ that reduces energy consumption in simulations by up to 50 percent. The system has the potential to cut energy by as much as 90 percent and could be used in various applications such as streaming audio and video, games, and real-time image recognition.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have observed a nanoscale cooling effect in graphene transistors, which could enable devices to cool themselves and operate more efficiently. This self-cooling effect is stronger than resistive heating and has the potential to greatly improve energy efficiency.
University of Utah researchers built spintronic transistors that aligned magnetic spins of electrons for a record period of time at room temperature. The achievement is a significant step towards the development of faster and more power-efficient spintronic devices using silicon chips.
Researchers have discovered a new material, molybdenite, that can be used to make smaller and more energy-efficient electronic chips. Molybdenite has distinct advantages over traditional silicon or graphene for use in electronics applications.
Researchers from Georgia Tech developed a new method to combine top-gate organic field-effect transistors with a bilayer gate insulator, allowing for stable operation in various environments. The transistor can be mass produced at lower temperatures and is compatible with plastic devices.
Researchers have successfully used nanoscale transistors to detect the binding of DNA double helix halves, directly amplifying single biomolecule charge. This technique offers a powerful tool for studying single molecule interactions and has potential applications in protein assays, DNA sequencing and other areas.
Researchers developed a new device that manipulates and detects spins in semiconductors at high temperatures, promising advances in low-power electronics. The device has potential applications in fields like energy transfer, secure communications, and sensor development.
Researchers have successfully integrated ultra-thin layers of indium arsenide onto a silicon substrate to create nanoscale transistors with excellent electronic properties. The devices exhibited superior performance in terms of current density and transconductance compared to silicon transistors.
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new method to tune the band gap of graphene using water. By exposing graphene to humidity, they created a band gap in the nanomaterial, opening the door to new graphene-based transistors and nanoelectronics.
Triple-mode transistors based on graphene can switch between positive and negative carriers, providing opportunities not possible with traditional single-transistor architectures. This property enables the transistor to be used in various applications such as wireless and audio signaling schemes.
Researchers have developed electromechanical switches that can withstand twice the heat as transistors, enabling computers to operate in extreme temperatures. The switches, made from silicon carbide and nanotechnology, perform better than transistors at high temperatures and have no discernible leakage.
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a means to integrate gallium nitride (GaN) sensors and devices directly into silicon-based computer chips. This enables the development of high-power devices critical for smart grid technology and high-frequency military communications.
Stanford researchers developed an electronic sensor that can detect the slightest touch, mimicking human skin's sensitivity. The new artificial skin uses a thin film of rubber molded into tiny pyramids, allowing it to perceive pressures in a range of very gentle touches.
Researchers at UCLA have overcome difficulties in integrating graphene into electronic devices, achieving the fastest graphene transistor to date with a cutoff frequency of up to 300 GHz. This breakthrough enables the development of high-speed radio-frequency electronics for applications in microwave communication and radar technologies.
Researchers at UC San Diego developed a new chip prototype called GreenDroid, which uses dark silicon to improve performance through specialized processors. The prototype delivers improved efficiency by running heavily used code in Google's Android platform, resulting in up to 7.5 times increased efficiency compared to aggressive mobil...
Researchers at Harvard University have developed nanowire-based V-shaped transistors that can be inserted into cells without damaging them. These devices allow for the measurement of ion flux or electrical signals within cells, and can even be fitted with receptors to probe for specific biochemicals.
A team of Hong Kong researchers has demonstrated that burying a layer of silver nanoparticles improves the performance of organic electronic devices. The finding is significant as it suggests a simple and cost-effective way to enhance transistor performance.
Researchers have developed a new method to produce graphene using chemical synthesis, creating a material with improved electronic properties. The new approach allows for the fine-tuning of structures in terms of size, shape, and geometry, making it suitable for commercial mass production.
Researchers have rewritten Kirchhoff's current law to accommodate the unique properties of the transistor laser, enabling better understanding of photons, electrons, and semiconductors. The modified law fits data from the device, predicting properties for integrated circuits and supercomputing applications.
A multidisciplinary research team at NIST has found a viable candidate for creating large-area electronics by spraying organic semiconductor material onto a surface. The material overcomes a major cost hurdle in the manufacture of organic thin-film transistors, which could lead to disposable devices.
Researchers from Yale University and Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology created the first transistor made from a single molecule by manipulating the energy states of a benzene molecule through gold contacts. They successfully controlled the current passing through the molecule using voltage manipulation.
Researchers at UCLA and IBM successfully grown silicon-germanium semiconducting nanowires for potential use in next-generation transistors. The nanowires could help speed the development of smaller, faster and more powerful electronics.
Scientists at IBM and Purdue University have successfully created ultrasmall transistors using semiconducting nanowires with sharply defined layers of silicon and germanium. This breakthrough could lead to faster computing and more powerful computer chips.
Purdue researchers have developed finFETs using indium-gallium-arsenide, enabling faster and more compact circuits. The new technology may replace conventional silicon transistors and solve the industry's transistor limitations.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have created an innovative way to control electron spin orientation using purely electrical means. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient and compact electronic devices with lower energy consumption.
Researchers have developed a method to control the formation of carbon nanotubes, which can be used as semiconductors or metals. The breakthrough could lead to more powerful, compact and energy-efficient computers and ultra-thin electronic circuits.
Scientists at UCSD have successfully built an integrated circuit that operates at 125 degrees Kelvin, a temperature easily attainable commercially with liquid nitrogen. This breakthrough enables faster and more efficient computation and communication devices.
A new plastic semiconductor technology allows for the transportation of both positive and negative charges, enabling simpler circuit construction and potentially revolutionizing the field of organic electronics. This breakthrough could lead to the development of cheaper, thinner, and more flexible electronic devices.
Researchers have created prototype computer electronics on the nanoscale using organic and inorganic nanowires. The new material has a low operational current, high mobility, and good stability, making it a promising alternative to silicon transistors.
A recent study reveals that monolayer coverage and channel length set the mobility in self-assembled monolayer field-effect transistors, leading to the development of cost-effective chemical sensors. The research team's findings were published in Nature Nanotechnology and provide a widely applicable two-dimensional percolation model.
Scientists at the University of Illinois have developed a light-emitting transistor that sets a new record for signal-processing modulation speed, reaching 4.3 GHz. By reconfiguring the device as a tilted-charge light-emitting diode, researchers were able to break the 7 GHz barrier.
Researchers found evidence that widely accepted model explaining errors caused by electronic 'noise' in transistors is incorrect. The discovery has significant implications for developing efficient, low-power devices such as cell phones and pacemakers.
A team of scientists and engineers from Stanford, University of Florida, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory created an n-type transistor out of graphene nanoribbon, opening the door to faster, smaller, and more versatile computer chips.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new technique to create self-aligned and defect-free nanowire channels using gallium arsenide. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of higher performance transistors for next-generation integrated circuit applications.
Scientists at Cornell University have successfully created a new ferroelectric material that can store electronic information instantly, paving the way for next-generation memory devices. The research involves depositing strontium titanate on silicon to create a special state called ferroelectric.
A $6 million grant from DARPA will fund the development of self-healing circuits that can detect and fix flaws in transistors. The technology aims to enable continued Moore's scaling law by making integrated circuits more robust.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have successfully demonstrated a microwave signal mixer made from a tunnel-junction transistor laser. The device accepts two electrical inputs and produces an optical signal that can be measured at frequencies of up to 22.7 gigahertz.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have created a nanoscale one-stop shop for electronics that can yield transistors two nanometers in size. This breakthrough has potential applications for high-density memory devices, sensors and computer processors, and could pave the way for more advanced technologies.
Researchers created a plasma transistor to control plasma conduction current and light emission with an emitter voltage of 5 volts or less, enabling lighter, less expensive, and higher resolution flat-panel displays. The device uses a microcavity plasma containing electrically charged gas, which radiates light depending on the gas inside.
A Duke University-led team of chemists has successfully grown exclusively semiconducting carbon nanotubes, paving the way for manufacturing reliable electronic nanocircuits. The achievement paves the way for high-current field-effect transistors and sensors, offering reduced heat output and higher frequency operation.
USC researchers have developed a low-temperature process to print dense lattices of transparent nanotube transistors on flexible bases, enabling the creation of high-performance electronics. The devices can be used for applications such as affordable car windshield displays and ultra-thin, low-power e-paper displays.
Researchers at NPL developed magnetic semiconductors with superior performance, showing potential for electronic devices. The technology could revolutionize computing and be realized in 10 years, sustaining Moore's Law.
Researchers at McGill University have discovered a quasi-three-dimensional electron crystal in a material similar to those used in transistors, which could help the industry overcome quantum limits and continue Moore's Law. The discovery was made using ultra-low temperatures and powerful magnetic fields.
Graphene films have been characterized to vary their surface potential with thickness, aligning with predictions of a nonlinear Thomas-Fermi theory. This advancement clarifies electronic interaction between insulating substrates and few-layer graphene films, essential for device engineering.
Researchers have overcome a major obstacle in producing transistors from networks of carbon nanotubes, paving the way for flexible electronics. The breakthrough allows for the creation of working nanonet circuits containing over 100 transistors.
Researchers at NIST have uncovered an unusual phenomenon that may impact how manufacturers estimate the lifetime of future nanoscale electronics. The 'electron trapping' effect causes a temporary negative charge and heightened conductivity during recovery from stress, complicating threshold voltage shift measurements.
Researchers have developed a model to explain the mechanism behind the molecular switch, which could fit more than a trillion switches onto a centimeter-square chip. The model reveals a quantum phase transition that could enable the creation of a new type of switch with promise as a digital electronics foundation.
Transistors made with new material SAND prove resistant to radiation, a crucial factor for long space missions. The devices could also enable new technologies like printable electronics and transparent displays.
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new way to make transistors out of carbon nanoribbons, which can operate at room temperature and increase the speed of computer chips. The devices are smoother and narrower than previously made graphene nanoribbons, allowing them to work at higher temperatures.
Researchers from the University of Manchester have successfully created the world's smallest transistor using graphene, a one-atom-thick material. The breakthrough paves the way for significant advancements in nanoelectronics and could potentially solve the scaling limitations of traditional electronics.
Scientists at University of Copenhagen develop carbon nanotube transistors that can function as magnetic memories. The discovery demonstrates direct electrical control over a single electron spin, opening doors to new data storage possibilities.