From sheets to stacks: researchers develop next-gen nanostructure
26 April, 2023Researchers have developed multi-layered in-plane transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) junctions, demonstrating their potential use in tunnel field-effect transistors (TFETs).
Silicon photonic MEMS developed for semiconductor manufacturing
29 March, 2023Researchers have created silicon photonic micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) that can be fabricated using semiconductor manufacturing processes.
New spintronics process paves the way for faster computer chips
22 March, 2023Researchers have developed a process for making spintronic devices that could create semiconductor chips with enhanced energy efficiency and storage for use in computers.
New semiconductor material could cut heat emissions
16 March, 2023Researchers have created an oxide ceramic material that has the potential to reduce the amount of heat released into the atmosphere by power plants.
Research: bound states of photons hold strong in chaos
08 December, 2022Researchers used a quantum processor to coax microwave photons into bound states and found that these clusters survived in a regime where they were expected to dissolve.
Technique developed to prevent bipolar degradation in silicon carbide electronics
01 December, 2022Researchers have developed a fault suppression technique called "proton implantation" that can prevent bipolar degradation in 4H-SiC semiconductor wafers.
Using exciton pairs to enable next-gen technology
19 October, 2022Researchers from Australian National University have developed a new semiconductor structure involving exciton pairs that could pave the way for next-generation technologies.
Nanofabrication used to develop metal superlattices
13 October, 2022Researchers have used a routine nanofabrication procedure to prepare a metal superlattice that could enhance the utility of microelectronics in common technologies.
Strategy to reduce power consumption of semiconductor devices
12 October, 2022A research team has reduced the power consumption and maximised the switching efficiency of semiconductor devices by embedding platinum nanoparticles.
NIST, Google partner to produce open-source chips for researchers
15 September, 2022The National Institute of Standards and Technology and Google have partnered to make industry-standard chips available to universities, to boost semiconductor manufacturing.
Biden signs US CHIPS and Science Act into law
11 August, 2022 by Lauren DavisThe legislation provides US$52 billion for semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research investments, as well as a tax credit for facilities that produce semiconductors or chip-making equipment.
Automating semiconductor research with machine learning
24 June, 2022Scientists have identified machine learning techniques that could help automate RHEED data analysis, accelerating semiconductor research in the process.
Insights into the dielectric properties of strontium titanate
20 June, 2022Researchers have solved a longstanding mystery surrounding strontium titanate — an unusual metal oxide that can be an insulator, a semiconductor or a metal.
Nanopaper semiconductors promising for sustainable electronics
02 May, 2022Japanese researchers have developed wood-derived semiconductors that can be tuned for use in a range of sustainable electronic devices.
Microchip Technology 3.3 kV SiC power devices
20 April, 2022Microchip Technology has expanded its SiC portfolio with the release of the 3.3 kV SiC MOSFETs and SiC SBDs, enabling designers to take advantage of their ruggedness and performance.
