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SMD Disk Varistors: Sample Kit with Varistors for Transient Voltage Suppression up to 385 Volts

TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, presents a new sample kit with EPCOS SMD CU varistors. The electrical parameters of these CTVS (ceramic transient voltage suppression) components correspond to the leaded disk varistors of the proven EPCOS series SIOV-S05 in case size 3225 and SIOV-S07 in case size 4032.

19 Nov 2009

BMW Motorcycles get High Efficiency LED Fog Lamps

OSRAM’s highly efficient LED modules are used in fog lights on BMW motorcycles. The modules are very resistant to shocks and vibrations with a lifespan that usually exceeds that of the motorcycle itself.

From Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH 19 Nov 2009

Radiation-Resistant NRAM Carbon Nanotube-Based Memory Tested on Recent Space Shuttle Mission

A radiation-resistant version of NRAM(TM) carbon-nanotube-based memory, developed jointly by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Nantero, was tested on a recent Space Shuttle mission. The NRAM(TM) was incorporated by NASA in...

18 Nov 2009

New Tool to Help Semiconductor Manufacturers Improve Their Energy Efficiency

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in cooperation with the International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI), are releasing for beta testing a computer-based tool to help the world's semiconductor manufacturing facilities ("fabs") evaluate and improve their energy efficiency.

18 Nov 2009

Project Looks to Reduce the Manufacturing Costs of OLED Lighting

Applied Materials, Inc., Merck KGaA and the Braunschweig University of Technology (TU-BS) today announced that they have been awarded a grant by Germany's Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to develop ...

From Applied Materials Inc 17 Nov 2009

Applied Materials to Take Full Ownership of Semitool

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) and Semitool, Inc. (Nasdaq:SMTL) today announced a definitive agreement for Applied to acquire the outstanding shares of Semitool for $11 per share in an all-cash tender offer. T...

From Applied Materials Inc 17 Nov 2009

Photoelectric Effect Could Aid Development of Organic Semiconductors

For the first time, it has been possible to measure electron density in individual molecular states using what is known as the photoelectric effect. Now published in Science, this method represents a key building block in the development of organic semiconductor elements.

17 Nov 2009

AZoM Puts The Materials World in The Palm of Your Hand with The New iPhone App

AZoM.com is pleased to announce the launch of the AZoM.com ‘App’ for the Apple iPhone™ Available for free download by searching for “AZoM” or “Materials” through the iTunes App Store.

17 Nov 2009

Laytec Introduces First Tool to Measure the Exact Surface Temperature of GaN Layers

At the International Conference on Nitride Semiconductors (ICNS) in Korea on 18-23 October LayTec presented its latest product: Pyro 400. Unlike conventional infrared pyrometry, which can only detect the susceptor surface temperature under sapphire or SiC wafers, Pyro 400 is the first real solution for measuring the exact surface temperature of GaN layers.

From Laytec - in-situ Monitoring Sensors for Thin-Film Applications 15 Nov 2009

Rugged LED Light Fittings Come in Aluminum Billet Housing

Larson Electronics’ added several new LED lights, including the LEDSM-3X60 and the LEDSM-1X60 mounts for flat and tubular mounting of small LED lights. The LEDSM-3X60 LED light consists of three 250 lumen watertight, potted LED lights encased in an machined aluminum billet housing. The LEDSM-1X60 LED light is similar in construction with only a single water tight LED capsule.

13 Nov 2009

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Semiconductor News

SMD Disk Varistors: Sample Kit with Varistors for Transient Voltage Suppression up to 385 Volts

BMW Motorcycles get High Efficiency LED Fog Lamps

Radiation-Resistant NRAM Carbon Nanotube-Based Memory Tested on Recent Space Shuttle Mission

New Tool to Help Semiconductor Manufacturers Improve Their Energy Efficiency

Project Looks to Reduce the Manufacturing Costs of OLED Lighting

Applied Materials to Take Full Ownership of Semitool

Photoelectric Effect Could Aid Development of Organic Semiconductors

AZoM Puts The Materials World in The Palm of Your Hand with The New iPhone App

Laytec Introduces First Tool to Measure the Exact Surface Temperature of GaN Layers

Rugged LED Light Fittings Come in Aluminum Billet Housing

Understanding Cryogenics and Vibration Isolation in Scientific Instruments

Eliminating Contaminants: How Advanced Analytics Improve Battery Quality

The Future of Battery Diagnostics

How the PDM3700 Helps You Stay Compliant with Real-Time Dust Monitoring

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SM-92100EUVC: Excimer UV Cleaner

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Semiconductor News

Understanding Cryogenics and Vibration Isolation in Scientific Instruments

Eliminating Contaminants: How Advanced Analytics Improve Battery Quality

The Future of Battery Diagnostics

1Scientists Turn CO₂ Into High-Performance Fuels Using Nickel Catalyst

2Advanced Ion-Selective Membranes Boost Clean Energy Systems

3Stronger, Cheaper Titanium a 'Leap Forward' for Industry

4Composite Tubes Enable Geothermal Energy Storage

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