Qubit in a crystal lattice of boron nitride is a suitable sensor
An artificially created spin defect (qubit) in a crystal lattice of boron nitride is suitable as a sensor enabling the measurement of different changes in its local environment. The qubit is a boron vacancy located in a two-dimensional layer of hexag.....»»
Google’s Pixel 8 might be packing a new, larger camera sensor
According to the rumors, Google’s upcoming Pixel 8 is expected to use Samsung’s latest camera tech in the form of the ISOCELL GN2 sensor. One of the things Google does really well with its Pixel phones is in the camera department. The.....»»
Cryo-EM study shows zinc transporter has built-in self-regulating sensor
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have determined the atomic-level structure of a zinc-transporter protein, a molecular machine that regulates levels of this crucial trace metal micronutrient inside ce.....»»
What is driving the GaN patent war between US and China?
The GaN (gallium nitride) patent disputes between the US and China have existed for a long time, but not until recently did the American vendor Efficient Power Conversion Corp. (EPC) file an official lawsuit against China's top GaN maker Innoscience.....»»
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.....»»
New US GaN patent war may cripple exports of top China vendor
A recent patent lawsuit filed by US-based gallium nitride (GaN) technology specialist Efficient Power Conversion Corp (EPC) against China's top GaN devices vendor Innoscience Technology is likely to deter the latter from developing its sales abroad......»»
TPK puts development focus on automotive LiDAR
Touch module maker TPK will expand its product development efforts to include automotive LiDAR products in 2023, having diversified its portfolios to incorporate 3D printing, cholesterol liquid crystal-based e-paper solutions, energy storage devices.....»»
Tai-Saw expects modest recovery starting 2Q23
Tai-Saw Technology (TST), a Taiwan-based supplier of SAW (surface acoustic wave) filters and quartz crystal components, expects flat or slight sequential revenue growth in the second quarter, the beginnings of a moderate rebound......»»
FHD to become mainstream for computing products, says OmniVision
Full HD (FHD), or 1080p, will overtake 720p as the standard for computing products, according to CMOS image sensor (CIS) supplier OmniVision Technologies......»»
Foxconn camp launches Taiwan"s first homegrown 8-inch SiC substrate: Q&A with Taisic Materials chair
Member firms of the Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry) camp have completed tgeir initial deployments in the third-generation compound semiconductor SiC (silicon carbide) field, with Taisic Materials engaged in the upstream crystal growth and substr.....»»
The molecular sensor that fits in your hand
A new pocket scanner allows people to analyze food content, giving the user an instant breakdown of alcohol, sugar, or calorie content before they consume......»»
IPC sector comes knocking for oToBrite"s iToF camera module
OToBrite, known as the ADAS optical sensor system supplier of Chinese automaker startup XPeng, has released an indirect Time of Flight (iToF) camera module. Besides officially shipping to the smart medical industry at the end of 2022, the industrial.....»»
Symmetry breaking by ultrashort light pulses opens new quantum pathways for coherent phonons
Atoms in a crystal form a regular lattice, in which they can move over small distances from their equilibrium positions. Such phonon excitations are represented by quantum states. A superposition of phonon states defines a so-called phonon wavepacket.....»»
Researchers propose a deep neural network-based 4-quadrant analog sun sensor calibration
A spacecraft can estimate the attitude state by comparing external measurements from attitude sensors with reference information. CubeSats tend to use 4-quadrant analog solar sensors which have the advantages of extremely low power consumption, minim.....»»
This Tiny Orrery Fits In Your Hand And Has A Web Interface
I’m a fan of orreries. These little models of our planetary bodies and orbits are truly fascinating and have captured my mind ever since I saw the big mechanical one featured in the movie The Dark Crystal. Give me any orrery and I’m happ.....»»
Absolute vs. relative efficiency: How efficient are blue LEDs, actually?
The absolute internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of indium gallium nitride (InGaN) based blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at low temperatures is often assumed to be 100%. However, a new study from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Electrical and.....»»
The observation of a quantum disordered ground state in a triangular lattice magnet
Magnetic materials with a triangular lattice have been the focus of numerous research studies, as theoretical predictions suggest that they could exhibit spin liquid states. These are quantum phases of matter that present interesting characteristics,.....»»
Taiwan firms stepping up SiC, GaN semiconductor deployments
The anticipated third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor market demand has sparked Taiwan's high-tech industry's interest, with more enterprises expanding their business deployments......»»
Japanese scientists found a rare crystal that changes color and melts when hit with light
Japanese scientists found a rare crystal that changes color and melts when hit with light.....»»
New Canon EOS R100 is an affordable mirrorless camera with a 24MP sensor
Canon has unveiled the EOS R100 camera, offering an affordable entry point for enthusiasts interested in the mirrorless camera market.Canon EOS R100The Canon EOS R100 camera caters to new mirrorless camera users and those who have previously enjoyed.....»»
This Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 fingerprint fix seems weird, but people say it works
If you’re one of the unlucky Pixel phone owners who has run into fingerprint sensor issues when unlocking your phone, you should know there’s a … The post This Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 fingerprint fix seems weird, but people say it works.....»»