Kombucha electronics? Sure, why not?
Sustainable dried SCOBY mats are lighter, cheaper, and more flexible than plastics. Enlarge / Brewing kombucha tea. Note the trademark gel-like layer of SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). (credit: Olga Pankova/Getty.....»»
MY Maker PCBA: Your Electronics For A Better Planet Contest at Maker Faire Rome 2023
This year Maker Faire Rome: The European Edition and FAE Technology launch the contest MY Maker PCBA: Your Electronics for a Better Planet to rewards the most innovative projects in areas related to environmental sustainability. The post MY Maker PC.....»»
Scientists describe a novel way to manipulate exotic materials
An advance in a topological insulator material—whose interior behaves like an electrical insulator but whose surface behaves like a conductor—could revolutionize the fields of next-generation electronics and quantum computing, according to scient.....»»
Novel intrinsic transport effect unlocks potential nonlinear applications
Like the blood coursing through our veins, electrons in the heart of our microchips breathe life into our computers. In the race to accelerate and downsize our electronics, there is a growing demand for new techniques and materials to redefine our cu.....»»
Combining twistronics with spintronics could be the next giant leap in quantum electronics
Twistronics isn't a new dance move, exercise equipment, or new music fad. No, it's much cooler than any of that. It is an exciting new development in quantum physics and material science where van der Waals materials are stacked on top of each other.....»»
Researchers invent low-temperature synthesis method for high-quality tellurium nanomesh for next-generation electronics
A collaborative team led by researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) recently invented an innovative method for synthesizing high-quality, semiconducting nanomesh at a lower temperature and production cost than conventional methods. The.....»»
Advancing material innovation to address the polymer waste crisis
Products made from polymers—ranging from plastic bags to clothing to cookware to electronics—provide many comforts and support today's standard of living, but since they do not decompose easily, they pose long-term environmental challenges. Devel.....»»
Ex-Samsung executive alleged to have stolen tech to recreate chip plant in China
Six others also indicted as Korea toughens response to leakage of secrets. Enlarge / A South Korean flag, left, and Samsung Electronics Co. flag fly outside the company's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, on Friday, July 5, 20.....»»
A scalable method to create ferroelectric FETs based on AlScN and 2D semiconductors
A key objective in the electronics engineering field is to develop transistors and other electronic components that are increasingly compact and efficient, utilizing readily available processes and materials. Among the transistors that have been foun.....»»
Samsung chip to power next-gen Hyundai in-vehicle infotainment systems
Samsung Electronics has announced that its newest automotive processor, the Exynos Auto V920, will be used to power Hyundai Motor Company's next-generation in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, which are scheduled to be released in 2025......»»
Samsung calls for "national-level" solution to solve U.S. semiconductor talent shortage
Han Jin-man, who oversees Samsung Electronics' Semiconductor and Device Solutions (DS) business in the Americas, highlighted the shortage of semiconductor technology talent in the U.S. as a major obstacle for Samsung and urged for a national-level so.....»»
Tong Hsing eyes accelerating MOSFET biz dev: Q&A with company president C. S. Chang
Taiwan-based CMOS imagery sensor (CIS) packaging giant Tong Hsing Electronics, an affiliate of the Yageo Group, has been working actively to make adjustments to its shareholding in its joint venture XSemi with Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Technology.....»»
JMC expects modest revenue growth in 2Q23
JMC Electronics, a supplier of chip-on-film (COF) substrates, reported an 8.2% month-over-month revenue increase in May and anticipates modest sequential revenue growth in the second quarter......»»
Taiwan MCU suppliers post slight revenue growth in May
MCU specialists such as Holtek Semiconductor, Nuvoton Technology, and Generalplus Technology all experienced modest sequential revenue growth in May, despite the fact that demand for consumer electronics as a whole has yet to recover significantly......»»
Pegatron chairman hints that company has "very close relationship" with Apple"s Vision Pro
T. H. Tung, chairman of major electronics manufacturer and Apple supplier Pegatron, was recently asked about Apple's latest product, the Vision Pro. He expressed that the Vision Pro's top-of-the-market price is due to it pushing the limits for this k.....»»
Nanya and Winbond see May revenue rise, Macronix down
DRAM chipmaker Nanya Technology and Winbond Electronics, a maker of specialty DRAM and flash memory, both saw their May revenue increase 2.2% and nearly 8%, respectively, on month, while revenue at mask ROM and flash chipmaker Macronix International.....»»
Samsung to raise NAND wafer prices, sources say
Samsung Electronics has notified module customers it is going to raise the official quotes for NAND wafers, according to industry sources......»»
The allure of Yongin City: South Korea"s future semiconductor megacomplex
Yongin City in Gyeonggi province of South Korea is poised to become the world's largest semiconductor hub, as it will accommodate an enormous national semiconductor park to be established by the government and Samsung Electronics by 2042. Furthermore.....»»
Radiant supplies backlight modules for new MacBook Air
Taiwan-based Radiant Opto-Electronics is reportedly the exclusive supplier of LED backlight units (BLUs) used in Apple's newly released next-generation 15-inch MacBook Air notebook model, according to supply chain sources......»»
"Heat highways" could keep electronics cool
As smart electronic devices become smaller and more powerful, they can generate a lot of heat, leading to slower processing times and sudden shutdowns. Now, as reported in ACS Applied Nano Materials, researchers have used an electrospinning approach.....»»
Nidec, Renesas team up for e-axle semiconductors
Nidec and Renesas Electronics have agreed to collaborate on the development of semiconductor solutions for a next-generation e-axle (X-in-1 system) that combines an electric vehicle (EV) drive motor and power electronics, according to the companies......»»