An ultra-low power hybrid chip inspired by the brain could help give palm-sized robots the ability to collaborate and learn from their experiences. Combined with new generations of low-power motors and sensors, the new ASIC could help intelligent swarm robots operate for hours instead of minutes.
MEMS
Imec Demonstrates Optimized Process Flows For High Performance Ge-Based Devices
Today, at the 2019 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits (June 9-14, 2019), imec, a research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, reports improved performance for both Ge-based n-type FinFETs and Ge-based p-type gate-all-around (GAA) devices. For Ge n-type FinFETs, pre-gate stack process optimization dramatically improved reliability and performance, with 100 percent improvement in positive bias temperature instability (PBTI) and improvement in GmSAT vs. SSSAT benchmark. For the Ge-based p-type GAA device,…
CEA-Leti Announces Smart-Farm Project to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Boost Farming Efficiency
Leti, a research institute of CEA Tech, today announced a new European Commission smart-farming project that will deliver real-time data on soil conditions.
Deployed via small, private Internet of Things networks, the SARMENTI sensor node will provide farmers with the next generation of a reagent-free sensor platform to monitor in real-time soil nutrient concentration and measure local environmental conditions, especially emission of ammonia and greenhouse gases.
Antennas Of Flexible Nanotube Films An Alternative For Electronics
Rice University lab claims a viable competitor for copper in 5G wireless and other applications.
MEMS: Who Is Leading The Race?
For another year, Broadcom and Robert Bosch (Bosch) remain the global MEMS leaders. Almost every player exhibited a stable yearly growth (From 2017 to 2018) though a bit weaker than the previous period (From 2016 to 2017).
Global Fab Equipment Spending to Rebound in 2020 with 20% Growth
Global fab equipment spending will rebound in 2020, growing 20 percent to US$58.4 billion after dropping 19 percent to US$48.4 billion in 2019, according to the Q2 2019 World Fab Forecast update published by SEMI.
Brewer Science Expands Printed Electronics Service Capabilities for Growing Market
Brewer Science, Inc. (BSI) today announced the expansion of its printed electronics program to incorporate service capabilities. These new services are categorized into three major core competencies: printing, electronics and software The new offerings will enable customers to take full advantage of BSI’s core competencies and expertise in printed electronics sensor systems for a variety of applications. Printing Services BSI has a wide range of printing capabilities for flexible-hybrid electronics (FHE)…
Power Transistors to Hit Another Sales Record After Growth Bubble Ends
Following two years of shortages, strong unit demand, and higher prices, the power transistor market will ease back from double-digit increases to more-normal growth in 2019, says new O-S-D Report.
Flexible Generators Turn Movement Into Energy
Rice University’s laser-induced graphene nanogenerators could power future wearables.
Remaining Switched On To Silicon-Based Electronics
The difficulty of further increasing the power conversion efficiency of silicon-based components in power electronics seems to indicate that we are reaching the limits of potential advances to this technology. However, a research group headed by The University of Tokyo recently challenged that view by developing a power switching device that surpasses previous performance limits, illustrating that silicon technology can still be further optimized. The researchers developed an improved insulated…
