Engineers are finding ways to innovate face masks with electronics—whether for air filtration, an LED smile, or language translation.
Engineers are finding ways to innovate face masks with electronics—whether for air filtration, an LED smile, or language translation.
Researchers at Imec and Ghent University have embedded microelectronics into a biocompatible "smart contact lens" to…
Researchers at Imec and Ghent University have embedded microelectronics into a biocompatible "smart contact lens" to remedy a host of vision problems, from keratoconus to general light sensitivity.
Micro-LEDs open doors for display technology to be twisted and folded—all while providing higher resolutions than…
Micro-LEDs open doors for display technology to be twisted and folded—all while providing higher resolutions than existing LCDs or OLEDs.
Although the researchers intended to create an LED for a lab-on-a-chip, they coincidentally overcame the "efficiency…
Although the researchers intended to create an LED for a lab-on-a-chip, they coincidentally overcame the "efficiency droop" and turned the LED into a laser.
When used as a semiconductor, the newfound diode laser made of germanium and tin significantly improves on-chip photonics…
When used as a semiconductor, the newfound diode laser made of germanium and tin significantly improves on-chip photonics and nano-electronics.
Some duos just work: peanut butter and jam, iron and carbon—and now, photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and metasurfaces.
Some duos just work: peanut butter and jam, iron and carbon—and now, photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and metasurfaces.
The 60 volt ZXTP56060FDBQ and the 20 volt ZXTP56020FDBQ are automotive-grade dual bipolar junction transistors (BJTs),…
The 60 volt ZXTP56060FDBQ and the 20 volt ZXTP56020FDBQ are automotive-grade dual bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), each rated at 2 amps.
The relatively new semiconductor—spin-gapless semiconductors—bridges zero‐gap materials and half‐metals while…
The relatively new semiconductor—spin-gapless semiconductors—bridges zero‐gap materials and half‐metals while having spin-polarized electrons and holes.
Researchers in Australia have demonstrated the potential for a new type of flexible, recyclable electrode that could be…
Researchers in Australia have demonstrated the potential for a new type of flexible, recyclable electrode that could be used to create cheaper optoelectronics such as touchscreens, solar cells, and wearable “e-skins”, they claim.
Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at…
Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at the technology that can put a stop to it.
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have gained insights into a promising new material for organic…
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have gained insights into a promising new material for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
Pulse Width Modulation is a method commonly used to generate an analog signal output from digital input. But how is this…
Pulse Width Modulation is a method commonly used to generate an analog signal output from digital input. But how is this feature enhanced when combined with a power MOSFET in a single device?
Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), an institute in Switzerland, created a process…
Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), an institute in Switzerland, created a process that uses deep ultraviolet stepper lithography that outperforms current nanofabrication techniques.
Tektronix says they've simplified VCSELS testing by combining a high-speed current pulser with a DC source and…
Tektronix says they've simplified VCSELS testing by combining a high-speed current pulser with a DC source and measurement function.
Many devices, such as digital cameras and sensors, require optoelectronic components. To satisfy the increasing demand…
Many devices, such as digital cameras and sensors, require optoelectronic components. To satisfy the increasing demand for these components, the industry is constantly searching for new semiconductor materials.
Managing heat in LED drivers is a challenge when the device encounters a high input voltage, but the output voltage is…
Managing heat in LED drivers is a challenge when the device encounters a high input voltage, but the output voltage is low. In these cases, an “energy sharing” mechanism may be a solution.
A team of Osaka University researchers have developed a thin and light magnetic sensor matrix sheet system that…
A team of Osaka University researchers have developed a thin and light magnetic sensor matrix sheet system that visualizes the two-dimensional distribution of magnetism on various surfaces.
This article takes a deeper look at the technical concepts at play in a specific proximity sensor, the VCNL36821S from Vishay.
This article takes a deeper look at the technical concepts at play in a specific proximity sensor, the VCNL36821S from Vishay.
A pioneer of electromagnetism, James C. Maxwell redefined how mathematicians—and students—have approached both…
A pioneer of electromagnetism, James C. Maxwell redefined how mathematicians—and students—have approached both quantum mechanics and special relativity.
Geared for automotive lights, the AL8843Q and AL8862Q are built to drive single LEDs and multiple LED strings with up to…
Geared for automotive lights, the AL8843Q and AL8862Q are built to drive single LEDs and multiple LED strings with up to 97% efficiency.
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