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MIT Study Reveals Electron-Phonon Interactions Impact Heat Dissipation in Computer Chips

Technological development in the near future will see more transistors being placed into much smaller areas within computer chips. MIT engineers state cell phones, laptops, and other electronic gadgets are likely to face a greater risk of overheating, resulting in interactions between electrons and heat-carrying particles known as phonons.

13 Oct 2016

Fairchild Launches SuperFET III MOSFET Family with Best-in-Class Efficiency and Reliability

Better efficiency, EMI and ruggedness make SuperFET III MOSFETs ideal for high performance products with demanding robustness and reliability requirements.

From Fairchild Industries, Inc. 21 Sep 2016

Scientists Find New Promising Semiconductor for Solar Cells

U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory scientist Javier Vela describes the results of his recent research on organolead mixed-halide perovskites as “remarkable” and “promising”.

9 Sep 2016

Hexagonal Boron Nitride Semiconductors Provide Cost-Effective Alternative for Detecting Neutron Signals

Researchers from Texas Tech University have shown that hexagonal boron nitride semiconductors are a cost-effective alternative for examining overseas cargo containers entering ports in the U.S.

17 Aug 2016

Fairchild’s USB Type-C Controllers are Compatible with Latest Type-C Specifications

Fairchild (NASDAQ: FCS) a leading global supplier of high-performance semiconductor solutions, today announced that its FUSB302 family of USB Type-C controllers are the industry’s first to be compatible with the latest updates to the USB Type-C standard, including Power Delivery (PD) specification

From Fairchild Industries, Inc. 27 Jul 2016

Organic Carbon-Based Materials Used as Semiconductors in New Generation of Printable, Wearable Electronics

Organic carbon-based materials are increasingly exploited as active elements in electronic devices. A major example, representing a multi-billion dollar industry already, is the field of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays currently found in top-of-the-line smart phones and televisions - apart from which many other areas are also application-targets for electrically and optically active organic materials.

26 Jul 2016

Researchers Find New Ways to Dope Diamond Crystals for Use in Semiconductors

Diamonds are often referred to as “girl’s best friend”, and they also possess certain extraordinary properties which could make them viable as semiconductors.

26 May 2016

imec Announces Strategic Partnership on Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon Technology with IQE

imec, a renowned nanoelectronics research center, and IQE, a key player in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge semiconductor wafer products and services, have announced a strategic collaboration on Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon (GaN-on-Si) technology.

From IMEC 18 May 2016

Tescan Announce Webinar on the Failure Analysis of Microelectronic Devices

In this webinar we discuss our recent achievements regarding failure analysis (FA) of microelectronic devices using our unique approaches. The presentation is divided into two parts. The first part will include FA results on integrated circuits (IC) based on state-of-the-art 14 nm node technology.

From TESCAN Group 27 Apr 2016

Suss Microtec Relies on Eco-friendly LED-technology for Mask Aligner

SUSS MicroTec, a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor and related markets, today announced the launch of a new UV-LED lamp house for use in its first exposure tools, which have a leading position in the market for more than fifty years.

From Focuslight Technologies Inc. 26 Apr 2016

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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.

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MIT Study Reveals Electron-Phonon Interactions Impact Heat Dissipation in Computer Chips

Fairchild Launches SuperFET III MOSFET Family with Best-in-Class Efficiency and Reliability

Scientists Find New Promising Semiconductor for Solar Cells

Hexagonal Boron Nitride Semiconductors Provide Cost-Effective Alternative for Detecting Neutron Signals

Fairchild’s USB Type-C Controllers are Compatible with Latest Type-C Specifications

Organic Carbon-Based Materials Used as Semiconductors in New Generation of Printable, Wearable Electronics

Researchers Find New Ways to Dope Diamond Crystals for Use in Semiconductors

imec Announces Strategic Partnership on Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon Technology with IQE

Tescan Announce Webinar on the Failure Analysis of Microelectronic Devices

Suss Microtec Relies on Eco-friendly LED-technology for Mask Aligner

Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

SM-92100EUVC: Excimer UV Cleaner

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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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?

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Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

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