Industry News
Stable, high-mobility transistors for next-gen displays
The trade-off between carrier mobility and stability in amorphous oxide semiconductor-based thin-film transistors (TFTs) has been overcome. [ + ]
Modern Manufacturing Expo coming to Sydney in 2022
Australia's first Modern Manufacturing Expo will be held at Sydney Showground from 20–21 September 2022. [ + ]
Aus Govt launches National Artificial Intelligence Centre
The Australian Government has officially launched the National Artificial Intelligence Centre, in order to help unlock the potential of AI for business. [ + ]
Stretchable, washable batteries designed for wearables
The battery works even when twisted or stretched to twice its normal length, or after being tossed in the laundry. [ + ]
Rohde & Schwarz and Audi partner on C-V2X traffic testing
C-V2X is a key technology that is set to increase traffic efficiency, improve road safety and enhance autonomous driving in the coming years. [ + ]
Introductory MATLAB course now open for registration
MATLAB Essentials was created as an introductory course for students and professionals who need to learn MATLAB to advance their education or careers. [ + ]
Record efficiency for lead halide perovskite solar cells
Researchers achieved a power conversion efficiency of 23.7% — the highest reported to date for an inverted architecture perovskite solar cell. [ + ]
FTC sues to block NVIDIA's acquisition of Arm
The US Federal Trade Commission has sued to block chip supplier NVIDIA's $40 billion acquisition of UK chip design provider Arm. [ + ]
Digi-Key and Make: announce 2021 Boards Guide and AR app
The guide helps students, makers and professional engineers identify the latest technology available to help bring innovation to life. [ + ]
NSW opens Quantum Terminal, Aus and US partner on quantum future
Tech Central's Quantum Terminal has welcomed its first tenants, while Australia and the US have signed a landmark statement of intent. [ + ]
IME and ST collaborate on silicon carbide R&D
The collaboration sets a foundation for a comprehensive SiC ecosystem in Singapore and creates opportunities for other companies to engage in SiC research. [ + ]
Free webinar on eSIM technology for the IoT
The webinar will showcase the power of eSIM technology and how it helps IoT devices connect more quickly and efficiently. [ + ]
Using nuclear radiation to transmit digital data wirelessly
Radio waves and mobile phone signals rely on electromagnetic radiation for communication; now engineers have transferred digitally encoded information using nuclear radiation instead. [ + ]
Light sensors optimised for the IoT era
Scientists have developed a compact and robust optical sensor that can convert light to digital signals, making it ideal for the Internet of Things. [ + ]
Academics honoured for excellence in semiconductor research
Two Stanford University professors are the 2021 recipients of SIA-SRC University Research Awards. [ + ]
