Wood and electronics seem an unlikely duo. But researchers are finding promise in cellulose substrates in energy-harvesting wooden floors and even "Woodsat" satellites.
Wood and electronics seem an unlikely duo. But researchers are finding promise in cellulose substrates in energy-harvesting wooden floors and even "Woodsat" satellites.
MasterGaN integrates GaN transistors and half-bridge gate drivers on a single chip. Now, the family has grown to support…
MasterGaN integrates GaN transistors and half-bridge gate drivers on a single chip. Now, the family has grown to support higher-efficiency technology.
Research on UTokyo and U-M's "charging room" could help power your cell phone and other items from anywhere in the room…
Research on UTokyo and U-M's "charging room" could help power your cell phone and other items from anywhere in the room using up to 50 watts of magnetoquasistatic wireless power transfer.
As the world becomes more and more connected, hardware security is essential. Recently, the "Glowworm" attack shows a new…
As the world becomes more and more connected, hardware security is essential. Recently, the "Glowworm" attack shows a new and simple crack in security.
Recent LED drivers from Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and ON Semiconductor promise improved performance in LED…
Recent LED drivers from Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and ON Semiconductor promise improved performance in LED lighting applications. This article covers these releases and their specifications.
Today, Samsung announced its first ISOCELL image sensor designed for the automotive space.
Today, Samsung announced its first ISOCELL image sensor designed for the automotive space.
AMOLED foldable displays are at the forefront of mobile development; however, designers are asking, what’s new in…
AMOLED foldable displays are at the forefront of mobile development; however, designers are asking, what’s new in µLEDs technology?
While adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights could prevent millions of nighttime car accidents, this technology is…
While adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights could prevent millions of nighttime car accidents, this technology is currently banned in the U.S. What advancements are U.S. drivers missing out on?
As interconnects become an increasingly challenging system bottleneck, some researchers—and even larger corporations…
As interconnects become an increasingly challenging system bottleneck, some researchers—and even larger corporations like Intel—believe silicon photonics to be a light at the end of the tunnel.
LiDAR is cropping up in manifold variants, and for scanning LiDAR, MEMs micro-mirrors are a key factor in determining the…
LiDAR is cropping up in manifold variants, and for scanning LiDAR, MEMs micro-mirrors are a key factor in determining the field of vision.
Coherent is stirring up a major bidding war reaching over $6.4 billion as companies clamor for the photonics leader.
Coherent is stirring up a major bidding war reaching over $6.4 billion as companies clamor for the photonics leader.
Electrical engineers have been hard at work contributing to the fight against coronavirus—through medical and…
Electrical engineers have been hard at work contributing to the fight against coronavirus—through medical and diagnostic devices alike. Here’s a look at a few "lab-on-a-chip" highlights.
In semiconductor research, diamonds are much more than jewelry. A new study suggests that strain engineering may be the…
In semiconductor research, diamonds are much more than jewelry. A new study suggests that strain engineering may be the key to unlocking the optoelectronic merits of this material.
A recent report from IDTechEx predicts that the transparent electronics industry will be worth over $20 billion by 2041.…
A recent report from IDTechEx predicts that the transparent electronics industry will be worth over $20 billion by 2041. What is this technology and why does it have such a great potential upside?
Nanowires are seeing drastic advances in academia, emphasizing the promise that they offer the optoelectronics industry.
Nanowires are seeing drastic advances in academia, emphasizing the promise that they offer the optoelectronics industry.
From EV charging stations to OLEDs in TV screens, Super Junction MOSFETs can be a useful design option when power…
From EV charging stations to OLEDs in TV screens, Super Junction MOSFETs can be a useful design option when power efficiency is paramount.
On the heels of new academic research showing the safety and efficacy of far-UVC light as a germicide, NS Nanotech has…
On the heels of new academic research showing the safety and efficacy of far-UVC light as a germicide, NS Nanotech has created a product to bring this technology to market. We interviewed CEO Seth Coe-Sullivan to hear the details.
SPADs, a branch of photodetectors, are leading the way in photonics innovation.
SPADs, a branch of photodetectors, are leading the way in photonics innovation.
Automated optical inspections can only be so thorough with QFLN packages. Pairing QFLN packages with side-wettable flanks…
Automated optical inspections can only be so thorough with QFLN packages. Pairing QFLN packages with side-wettable flanks facilitate the PCB assembly process.
For the first time, researchers have successfully developed flexible, printable, and powerful vertical organic transistors.
For the first time, researchers have successfully developed flexible, printable, and powerful vertical organic transistors.