Researchers at the University of Basel in collaboration with colleagues from Pisa have developed a new concept that uses the electron spin to switch an electrical current. In addition to fundamental research, such spin valves are also the key elements in spintronics – a type of electronics that exploits the spin instead of the charge of electrons.
Quantum Materials Quest Could Benefit from Graphene that Buckles
Graphene, an extremely thin two-dimensional layer of the graphite used in pencils, buckles when cooled while attached to a flat surface, resulting in beautiful pucker patterns that could benefit the search for novel quantum materials and superconductors, according to Rutgers-led research in the journal Nature.
QuickLogic Joins CHIPS Alliance to Expand Open Source FPGA Efforts
QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), a developer of ultra-low power multi-core voice-enabled SoCs, embedded FPGA IP, and Endpoint AI solutions, announced that it has joined the CHIPS Alliance, the leading consortium advancing common and open hardware for interfaces, processors and systems.
European Research Institute Chooses Veeco MOCVD Platform For Wireless and Broadband Communication Applications
Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) today announced that IHP Microelectronics, based in Frankfurt, Germany, has selected Veeco’s TurboDisc metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) system for the development of high-performance, silicon-based microelectronic technologies.
Samsung Display Commercializes New, Variable Refresh Rate Technology for Increasing Smartphone Power Savings
Samsung Display Company today revealed new display technology that features a remarkable power-saving function for mobile electronics, being commercialized for the first time in Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G flagship smartphones.
Electronic Components Join Forces to Take Up 10 Times Less Space on Computer Chips
A new study demonstrates the successful integration of the individual elements that make up electronic filters onto a single component, significantly reducing the amount of space taken up by the device.
Lion Semi Switched-Cap Power ICs in More than 50 Million Smartphones
Lion Semiconductor, a leading provider of switched-capacitor power ICs with world’s highest efficiencies, today announced its switched-capacitor power ICs are used in more than 50 million smartphones. This milestone comes 2 years after the company started production shipment.
SVXR Appoints Semiconductor Packaging Industry Veteran Scott Jewler as President and CEO
SVXR, Inc., a pioneer in inspection and metrology technology, announced today that Scott Jewler has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective August 8th, 2020. Jewler previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer and is a co-founder of SVXR.
SiFive Secures $61 Million in Series E Funding
SiFive, Inc., the leading provider of commercial RISC-V processor IP and silicon solutions, today announced it raised $61 million in a Series E round led by SK hynix, joined by new investor Prosperity7 Ventures, with additional funding from existing investors, Sutter Hill Ventures, Western Digital Capital, Qualcomm Ventures LLC, Intel Capital, Osage University Partners, and Spark Capital.
Tachyum Demo Shows Prodigy Will Be Faster Than NVIDIA and Intel Chips
Tachyum Inc. today announced that it has successfully completed a demonstration showing its Prodigy Universal Processor running faster than any other processor, HPC or AI chips, including ones from NVIDIA and Intel. This is the latest of many recent milestones achieved by Tachyum as the company continues its march towards Prodigy’s product release next year.
