Researcher Professor Mutsuko Matano and Tokyo Tech are planning to use diamonds as the next power and sensor semiconductor.
Researcher Professor Mutsuko Matano and Tokyo Tech are planning to use diamonds as the next power and sensor semiconductor.
Moore's law states the number of transistors on silicon doubles every year. The laws of physics state that number is…
Moore's law states the number of transistors on silicon doubles every year. The laws of physics state that number is approaching a limit.
What's the US Army using bacteria for in their electronics R&D?
What's the US Army using bacteria for in their electronics R&D?
Scientists at Cambridge University have developed a low-power transistor which consumes a billionth of a watt and…
Scientists at Cambridge University have developed a low-power transistor which consumes a billionth of a watt and operates under one volt. Such a device could help with the age of the IoT's ever-growing demand for power and efficiency.
A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.
A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.
Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has…
Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has developed nanowires that can significantly improve heat dissipation characteristics and shape the future of silicon chip design.
Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing…
Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing operations with tiny sensors and distributed control units.
Microsoft uses programmable chips to offer an accelerated implementation for a number of algorithms such as machine…
Microsoft uses programmable chips to offer an accelerated implementation for a number of algorithms such as machine learning, pattern matching, and more.
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created the world's first 1nm gate.
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created the world's first 1nm gate.
Semiconductor producer SK Hynix have announced that they are partnering up with Stanford University to research and…
Semiconductor producer SK Hynix have announced that they are partnering up with Stanford University to research and develop a semiconductor device that will resemble the human brain. How will this affect computing in the future and what can we expect from such devices?
The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.
The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.
SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid…
SiC devices—both diodes and transistors—are making inroads in automotive, energy, and industrial environments amid high-power handling capability and power loss savings.
Research published earlier this month benchmarks a new carbon nanotube (CNT) transistor performing with a current 1.9…
Research published earlier this month benchmarks a new carbon nanotube (CNT) transistor performing with a current 1.9 times higher than state-of-the-art silicon counterparts.
Researchers at IBM’s Zurich laboratory have demonstrated the feasibility of 3 bits-per-cell storage using phase-change…
Researchers at IBM’s Zurich laboratory have demonstrated the feasibility of 3 bits-per-cell storage using phase-change memory (PCM) technology under large temperature fluctuations.
Microcontrollers meet analog and power management ICs for creating powerful automotive SoCs.
Microcontrollers meet analog and power management ICs for creating powerful automotive SoCs.
Saildrone is a company that is exploring new horizons with autonomous drones that sail the seas gathering data as they go.
Saildrone is a company that is exploring new horizons with autonomous drones that sail the seas gathering data as they go.
Researchers at the Duke University have developed an analog DNA computer which can perform basic mathematic functions.…
Researchers at the Duke University have developed an analog DNA computer which can perform basic mathematic functions. The potential for medical applications could be huge.
If you're a speeder or sports player you may have experience with one of these! In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to…
If you're a speeder or sports player you may have experience with one of these! In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a radar gun!
ADI’s acquisition of Linear Technology clearly stands to bring them financial gains and complementary products. But…
ADI’s acquisition of Linear Technology clearly stands to bring them financial gains and complementary products. But there may be an IoT angle as well.
The decision of Dallas police officers to use a robot with intent to kill set a historic precedent.
The decision of Dallas police officers to use a robot with intent to kill set a historic precedent.