Better switching performance of transistors of disordered silicon films can be achieved by making the conduction channel in the device very thin, according to research at the University of Surrey in England.

Renesas Technology is collaborating with IMEC on research into 45 nm RF transceivers targeting Gbps cognitive radios.

DuPont and Dainippon Screen Manufacturing have formed an alliance to develop integrated manufacturing equipment for printed organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays.

Tektronix and LitePoint are jointly undertaking LTE product development.

A high-accuracy, low-cost photonic stamp in silicon is aimed at helping the growing demand for photonic crystal structures necessary for future photonic devices.

The world oscilloscopes market is projected to inch up to US$1.25 billion by 2010 and US$1.47 billion by 2015.

Loftus Harris and Dr Chris Beare have joined the board of NICTA.

IMEC (Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre) has developed a battery-free wireless two-channel EEG system powered by a hybrid power supply using body heat and ambient light. The supply combines a thermoelectric generator that uses the heat dissipated from a person’s temples and silicon photovoltaic cells.

Userful Corporation says that in the past year its software that allows up to 10 people to work from one computer has saved 29,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, the equivalent of taking more than 5000 cars off the road.

Kontron has formed a technology partnership with Astute Networks to develop platforms intended to support HLR/ HSS, IPTV and IMS network applications.

National Instruments has announced open registration for the 2008 NI Technical Symposiums, the company’s annual professional development series of virtual instrumentation conferences that reaches 33 countries and 41 cities around the world.

Richardson Electronics has released the 2008 line card for its RF, wireless and power conversion division, which designs and distributes components, modules and assemblies used in RF and wireless infrastructure, networks, digital broadcasting, defence and power conversion.

NICTA, Australia’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Research Centre of Excellence, welcomes the $25 million funding over five years from 2007–2012 from the NSW government.

Soanar has been awarded Tyco Electronics 2007 Distributor of the Year, in recognition of outstanding sales growth across Australia.

NEC Corporation has developed a carbon nanotube (CNT) transistor using a coating process. The basic operation of the new transistor with advanced characteristics has been verified, confirming its application in the printed electronics field.