Industry News
Researchers create a strong and stretchy e-skin
A material that mimics human skin in strength, stretchability and sensitivity could be used to collect biological data in real time. [ + ]
Efficient, heavy-atom-free OLEDs developed
Researchers have designed organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) that are free of rare heavy atoms, by merging the features of two alternative emitter materials. [ + ]
Archer announces patent for a quantum computing chip
Archer Materials announces its first quantum computing patent associated with 12CQ quantum computing chip technology, as well as a collaboration with Max Kelsen. [ + ]
Help prevent e-waste on Circular Electronics Day
Sunday, 24 January is Circular Electronics Day — a global initiative to encourage organisations and consumers to take a more responsible approach to the electronics they use. [ + ]
Methanol fuel cells improved with a protective carbon shell
South Korean scientists have found a way to prevent undesired reactions in methanol fuel cells, which should help in the journey to phase out fossil fuels. [ + ]
Polymer electrode suitable for e-skin applications
Materials scientists developed a hydrothermal treatment, involving humidity and heat, that enhanced the conductivity of PEDOT:PSS films by a factor of 250. [ + ]
Perfecting quantum dots for peak solar panel performance
Researchers have developed a process for calculating the perfect size and density of quantum dots needed to achieve record efficiency in solar panels. [ + ]
Digi-Key announces global distribution partnership with LogiSwitch
Digi-Key Electronics has expanded its Marketplace product portfolio to include a worldwide distribution partnership with LogiSwitch. [ + ]
Semiconductor helps LEDs produce white light
Researchers have used a single semiconducting material to produce a white-light LED by emitting light across the visible spectrum. [ + ]
Cobalt-free cathodes could enhance lithium-ion batteries
The NFA (nickel, iron and aluminium) cathode is a derivative of lithium nickelate and can be used to make the positive electrode of a lithium-ion battery. [ + ]
Enhancing the energy efficiency of magnetic RAM
Researchers have demonstrated a new way to enhance the energy efficiency of a non-volatile magnetic memory device called SOT-MRAM. [ + ]
Transparent sensors are flexible and ultrathin
Japanese researchers have fabricated ultrathin, flexible, transparent sensors with cross-aligned silver nanowire microelectrodes. [ + ]
Herbicide helps boost efficiency of organic solar cells
A known herbicide can be used to improve solar energy conversion in organic devices, which should help the development of higher efficiency solar cells. [ + ]
Digi-Key to carry full line of Raspberry Pi products
Digi-Key Electronics has announced that it is now an official Raspberry Pi authorised distributor and will carry the full line of Raspberry Pi products. [ + ]
ST and Advantest develop an automated test cell for IC testing
Advantest and STMicroelectronics have jointly developed an advanced, fully automated, final-test cell system that is said to improve overall equipment efficiency and quality in semiconductor test and packaging operations. [ + ]
