Electronics

Semiconductor-free logic gates pave the way for fully 3D-printed active electronics
Active electronics—components that can control electrical signals—usually contain semiconductor devices that receive, store, and process... Read more
Research team develops key n-type thermoelectric semiconductor technology to recycle waste heat
A research team has developed a bismuth telluride (Bi-Te) based thermoelectric material with artificially formed... Read more
Organic compound boosts solar cell stretchability without sacrificing power
A solar cell developed by RIKEN physicists can be stretched without greatly affecting its ability... Read more
Ordered defects enhance solution-deposited semiconductors enabling larger high-performance displays
Standard manufacturing techniques for semiconductor devices—the technologies that make electronics possible—involve processing raw materials at... Read more
Taiwan's Foxconn says building world's largest 'superchip' plant
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn said on Tuesday it is building the world's largest production plant... Read more
New ultrathin optical device can precisely capture and stimulate the mammalian brain
Reliably tracking and manipulating the mammalian nervous system in laboratory or clinical settings allows neuroscientists... Read more
Hurricane Helene shut down NC mine that is pivotal to world's semiconductor supply
The remnants of Hurricane Helene ripped through the Western North Carolina mountain town of Spruce... Read more
Researchers illuminate inner workings of new-age soft semiconductors
One of the more promising classes of materials for next-generation batteries and electronic devices are... Read more
UK govt buys semiconductor facility key to defense
The UK government announced on Friday that it had acquired a key semiconductor factory after... Read more
Shape-morphing brain sensor adheres to curved surfaces for ultrasound neurostimulation
Transcranial focused ultrasound, a non-invasive technique to stimulate specific areas of the brain using high-frequency... Read more
Spotlight on ultra-precision machining: Overcoming the challenges of processing silicon carbide single crystals
Silicon carbide (SiC) has emerged as a crucial material in the realm of high-end electronics,... Read more
Enhancing semiconductor functionality with TeSeO materials for future electronics
In most inorganic semiconductors, electrons serve as the primary charge carriers, which limits the development... Read more
Unique straining affects phase transformations in silicon, a material vital for electronics
When Valery Levitas left Europe in 1999, he packed up a rotational diamond anvil cell... Read more
From quantum to wireless: Enhancing chip-scale communication with terahertz tech
As computing technology advances, we have shifted from using large, single-chip processors to systems made... Read more
There's two sides to this semiconductor, and many simultaneous functions
Gallium nitride-based semiconductors have been a boon for high-frequency and power electronics. They've also revolutionized... Read more