Indium nitride is a promising material for use in electronics, but difficult to manufacture. Scientists at Linköping University, Sweden, have developed a new molecule that can be used to create high-quality indium nitride, making it possible to use it in, for example, high-frequency electronics. The results have been published in Chemistry of Materials.
Extensive Review of Spin-Gapless Semiconductors: Next-Generation Spintronics Candidates
A University of Wollongong team has published an extensive review of spin-gapless semiconductors (SGSs) . The study tightens the search for materials that would allow for ultra-fast, ultra-low energy ‘spintronic’ electronics with no wasted dissipation of energy from electrical conduction.
American Foundries Act Would Provide Needed Investments in U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing, Research
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today applauded introduction in the Senate of the American Foundries Act of 2020, legislation that would provide federal investments totaling tens of billions of dollars for semiconductor manufacturing and research to help ensure America’s continued leadership in chip technology, which is fundamental to our country’s economy and national security.
Arrow Electronics Joins Forces with Semiconductor Industry Association to Drive Global Technology Competitiveness
Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today announced it will team with the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) to facilitate technology innovation and advance related policy initiatives. SIA is an industry association whose membership represents 95 percent of U.S. semiconductor industry revenue.
ACM Research Launches 18-Chamber Single-Wafer Cleaning Tool for Advanced Memory Devices
ACM Research, Inc., a supplier of wafer cleaning technologies for advanced semiconductor devices, today announced from SEMICON China its Ultra C VI single wafer tool, the newest addition to its line of Ultra C cleaning systems.
Lattice Radiant Software Tool Accelerates System Development for New Certus-NX FPGA-based Designs
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, the low power programmable leader, today announced availability of the latest version of its popular software design tool for FPGAs, Lattice Radiant 2.1.
Executives from Siemens, Qualcomm and Samsung Join Si2 Board of Directors
Silicon Integration Initiative, a leading research and development joint venture that provides standard interoperability solutions for semiconductor design tools, announced today the election of its 2020-2021 board of directors.
New Insights into the Energy Levels in Quantum Dots
Researchers from Basel, Bochum and Copenhagen have gained new insights into the energy states of quantum dots. They are semiconductor nanostructures and promising building blocks for quantum communication.
New Study Unveils Ultrathin Boron Nitride Films for Next-Generation Electronics
An international team of researchers, affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel material that could enable major leaps in the miniaturization of electronic devices. Published in the prestigious journal Nature, this study represent a significant achievement for future electronics.
OLED Rising Market Marks New Era in Lighting and Screen Technology
The OLED panel market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% during 2020-2025 to reach 45.55 billion units by 2025. While there will be a slight downturn overall due to Covid-19 pandemic, industry experts continue to expect OLED panels to be a significant display technology trend adopted across the world, with larger screen sizes, improved 8K resolution and new form factors.
