A sharper look at the interior of semiconductors
Images provide information—what we can observe with our own eyes enables us to understand. Constantly expanding the field of perception into dimensions that are initially hidden from the naked eye, drives science forward. Today, increasingly powerf.....»»
How Silicon Valley looks at the Taiwan miracle (10): Where is Taiwan heading?
It's been six generations since my great-great-great grandfather moved to Taiwan from the Chinese mainland, and I have been doing industry research in almost my entire career. I know that it is not only the semiconductors but also the entire ICT ecos.....»»
How does a cell move? "Pull the plug" on the electrical charge on the inner side of its membrane, say scientists
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say that a key to cellular movement is to regulate the electrical charge on the interior side of the cell membrane, potentially paving the way for understanding cancer, immune cell and other types of cell motion......»»
Japan looking to next-generation semiconductors, says JST president
While the US leads in IC design, Taiwan leads in wafer foundry and IC packaging/testing, and South Korea leads in DRAM/flash memory, Japan is focusing on development of next-generation semiconductors, according to president Hashimoto Kazuhito for Jap.....»»
Giant mantle plume reveals Mars is more active than previously thought
On Earth, shifting tectonic plates reshuffle the planet's surface and make for a dynamic interior, so the absence of such processes on Mars led many to think of it as a dead planet, where not much happened in the past 3 billion years......»»
China startup gearing up for SiC chip production
AscenPower Semiconductors is among China-based chipmaking startups playing a part in the country's push into third-generation semiconductors, and is gearing up for 8- and 6-inch silicon carbide (SiC) chip production, according to industry sources......»»
WBG semiconductors crucial for achieving net-zero emissions
Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor materials GaN and SiC are playing a crucial role in helping achieve net-zero carbon emissions due to their advantage in energy saving, but tight supply of such materials needs to be improved, according to Cyntex, a Ta.....»»
Engineers use quantum computing to develop transparent window coating that blocks heat, saves energy
Cooling accounts for about 15 percent of global energy consumption. Conventional clear windows allow the sun to heat up interior spaces, which energy-guzzling air-conditioners must then cool down. But what if a window could help cool the room, use no.....»»
Rohm to mass produce SiC power semiconductors in December, challenging incumbent leaders
Rohm Semiconductor will be mass-producing SiC power semiconductors starting in December 2022, mainly for inverter application. It makes power consumption more efficient and can add around 10% of additional mileage when equipped on EVs......»»
3D radargram brings new focus to Mars" north polar cap
A new enhanced 3D radar image offer a greatly improved view of the interior of the Martian north polar cap, according to a paper led by Planetary Science Institute Senior Scientist Nathaniel Putzig......»»
Tesla readies revamped Model 3 with project "Highland," report says
One focus of the redesign codenamed "Highland" is to reduce the number of components and complexity in the interior of the Model 3 while focusing on features that Tesla buyers value......»»
A new instrument gives the Very Large Telescope an even sharper view of the cosmos
The Very Large Telescope (VLT) at Cerro Paranal in northern Chile, is undoubtedly one of the premier ground-based observatories. But a new infrared instrument recently installed on the telescope has made the VLT even better......»»
LG Display announces vibrating panel that turns parts of a car interior into speakers
LG Display writes that the solution uses its film-type exciter technology, creating sounds by vibrating off display panels and various materials inside the car body to enable a rich, 3D immersive sound experience......»»
TSMC reportedly plans to raise 3nm wafer prices 25 percent over 5nm to $20,000
According to DigiTimes, TSMC intends to sell its 3nm N3 semiconductors for $20,000 per wafer. Contract prices for larger companies like Apple, Intel, or Nvidia will likely be lower, but these increased costs will probably filter down to consumers reg.....»»
TAS looks to compound semiconductors for growth
Taiwan-Asia Semiconductor (TAS, formerly Opto Tech) expects its entry in the compound semiconductor sector to bear fruit and start contributing to the company's revenue growth at the end of 2023......»»
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6’s interior lighting might cheer you up
Hyundai's UX team studied the effect lighting color combinations have on mood. Enlarge / LEDs have opened up new possibilities for lighting car interiors, as seen in the new Hyundai Ioniq 6. (credit: Hyundai) The annual.....»»
Researchers build a working camera out of atomically thin semiconductors
Sheet of atoms works similarly to silicon but has some unique properties. Enlarge / Each one of the silvery squares includes a small sheet of an atomically thin material. (credit: Dodda, et. al.) Since the isolation of g.....»»
Reimagined fifth-gen Prius foreshadows new era of EV fighters
Toyota executives promise that coming advances in batteries, electric motors, semiconductors and carbon-neutral fuels will give hybrid vehicles an extended lease on life through 2050......»»
Intel must pay $949 million to patent troll VLSI for an outdated chip patent
The patent in question was acquired by VLSI from Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors NV, and according to the patent troll attorney it would cause "millions and millions of infringements per second" within Intel's CPUs. The jury was convinced, and VLS.....»»
Infineon signed MoU with Stellantis, seeking 30% of global SiC market share by the end of decade
Infineon Technologies and Stellantis have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as the first step towards a potential multi-year supply cooperation for silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. Accordingly, Infineon would reserve manufac.....»»
Episil posts profit surge in 3Q22
Small-size wafer foundry Episil saw its net profits climb 40.5% sequentially to a record-high NT$317 million (US$10.1 million) in the third quarter of 2022, thanks to brisk demand for third-generation compound semiconductors......»»