The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) has now achieved a breakthrough with transistors based on gallium oxide (beta-Ga2O3). The newly developed beta-Ga2O3-MOSFETs (metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor) provide a high breakdown voltage combined with high current conductivity. With a breakdown voltage of 1.8 kilovolts and a record power figure of merit of 155 megawatts per square centimeter, they achieve unique performance figures close to the theoretical material limit of gallium oxide.
Semiconductors
Semiconductor Process Control Equipment Market: Evolving Opportunities with Major Industry Players Profiles
The global semiconductor process control equipment market size is poised to grow by USD 1.74 billion during 2019-2023, according to a new report by Technavio, progressing at a CAGR of almost 6% during the forecast period.
Quantum Criticality Could Be a Boon for Qubit Designers
Surprising behavior could safeguard information stored in quantum bits
Detraction-Free Light-Matter Interaction
An efficient light-matter interface might constitute the foundation of quantum communication. However, certain structures that are formed during the growth process interfere with the signal.
Can’t Get Thinner Than This: Synthesis of Atomically Flat Boron Sheets
Since its rediscovery and characterization in 2004, graphene has been the focus of countless research efforts across multiple fields. It is a very versatile material consisting of a two-dimensional (2D) carbon network; in other words, it comprises a thin sheet of carbon that has a thickness of one atom. Graphene is not only stronger than the strongest steels, but also has a myriad of interesting chemical, electronic, and mechanical characteristics…
North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts July 2019 Billings
Total billings of North American equipment manufacturers for July were slightly up over June billings.
New Study Reveals Carbon Nanotubes Measurement Possible For the First Time
Experiments yield conductivity measurements between two identical carbon nanotubes.
AKHAN Semiconductor, Inc. Issued Key Patent in Korea
Patent covers method for fabrication of diamond semiconductor materials.
Trymax Receives Order from a Leading-Edge Photonics Research Organization
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) acquires a plasma solution from Trymax.
2019 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting to Highlight Innovative Devices for an Era of Connected Intelligence
The upcoming 65th annual IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), to be held December 7-11, 2019 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square hotel, will once again feature the latest and most important research taking place in semiconductors and other electron devices, but with a sharper focus this year on devices intended to support diverse new applications.
