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Electronics & Semiconductors

Electronics & Semiconductors

Researchers have solved the temperature issue for source-gated transistors.

An innovation from the University of Surrey that solves a problem that has afflicted source-gated transistors (SGT) may bring flexible, low-power displays one step closer. IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices published the study. "We used a rapidly emerging semiconductor material called IGZO, or indium-gallium-zinc oxide, to create the next generation of source-gated transistors," stated Dr. Radu Sporea, project lead from the University of Surrey. We were able to create transistors that are much more temperature-resistant than previous attempts thanks to nanoscale contact engineering. Using device simulations, we were able to comprehend this effect. "This new design gives SGTs temperature stability
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An organic electrochemical transistor that functions as both a sensor and a processor.

Electronics engineers have been attempting to create new hardware based on the human brain that can run AI models more effectively. While most existing equipment is well versed in one or the other of detecting, handling, or putting away information, a few groups have been investigating the possibility of consolidating these three functionalities in a single gadget. A novel organic transistor that is capable of serving as both a sensor and a processor was developed by researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong University, the University of Hong Kong, and the Xi'an University of Science and Technology. Based on a vertical traverse architecture
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A breakthrough in improving hole mobility in strained germanium has resulted in the creation of a new class of quantum materials.

Modern electronic, photonic, photovoltaic, thermoelectric, and a plethora of other semiconductor devices are built on semiconductor materials, which are essential to the production of gadgets, automobiles, computers, mobile phones, and other equipment. The vast majority of all semiconductor gadgets are made of or on silicon wafers. Novel gathering IV semiconductor epitaxial structures made out of silicon, germanium, carbon, or tin on silicon or silicon-on-separator wafers give a characteristic course to proceed with the progress of the properties of cutting-edge silicon gadgets with upgraded or arising one-of-a-kind properties. Carriers' mobility One of the most important quality measures of any semiconductor material
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Meminductor: A novel circuit element discovered by researchers

Drdo H.  A meminductor is a brand-new circuit component that has been discovered by Rusty Harris, an associate professor in the Texas A&M University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. A circuit element is a piece of electrical equipment used to help direct and regulate the movement of electricity through an electrical circuit. The resistor, capacitor, and inductor are the three traditional electrical components. The memristor and the memcapacitor are two additional circuit components that were only discovered in the last 15 years. These more recent circuit components are referred to as mem versions of their classical counterparts, and they
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Biochemical sensing signal is amplified by a plastic transistor.

Our bodies' molecules are constantly communicating with one another. Some of these molecules offer a biochemical fingerprint that may reveal how a wound is healing, whether or not cancer treatment is effective, or whether a virus has entered the body. We might be able to identify health issues more quickly and even track the progression of disease if we could detect these signals in real time with high sensitivity. In order to listen in on our bodies' internal conversations, Northwestern University researchers have now developed a new technology. The body's chemical signals are extremely weak, making it challenging to identify
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AI ‘brain’ made from OLED TV core elements

Through its exceptional capabilities, ChatGPT is transforming numerous sectors beyond just education. With its advanced AI language model, this platform offers a dynamic question-and-answer-based interaction to perform different tasks such as translation, coding, paper writing, and much more. To minimize mistakes, the AI system requires a lot of training, which necessitates frequent transfers of data between processors and memory. On the other hand, traditional computer systems separate the storage and computation of information using the von Neumann architecture, resulting in heightened energy consumption and delays in AI computations. To solve this issue, researchers have come up with semiconductor technologies that
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Breakthroughs in Electronic Metadevices Allow for Ultra-Fast Communications

Up until now, scaling down transistors and other components has been the key to making electrical gadgets faster. But this strategy is at its limit because the advantages of shrinking are outweighed by negative consequences like increased resistance and decreased output power. Elison Matioli of the Power and Wide-band-gap Electronics Research Lab (POWERlab) in EPFL's School of Engineering explains that further miniaturization is therefore not a viable solution to better electronics performance. “New papers come out describing smaller and smaller devices, but in the case of materials made from gallium nitride, the best devices in terms of frequency were already
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Self-Powered, Printable Smart Sensors Made of New Semiconductors May Lead to a More Affordable and Sustainable Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) would greatly improve daily living if smart sensors could be embedded in commonplace items and places. However, this would require trillions of these tiny devices. Professor Vincenzo Pecunia of Simon Fraser University thinks that new alternative semiconductors that are printable, inexpensive, and environmentally benign could pave the way for a more affordable and sustainable IoT. Pecunia has identified major priorities and prospective possibilities for printable electronics to enable self-powered, environmentally friendly smart sensors. She is in charge of an international team of top professionals in several fields of printable electronics. His forward-looking insights are outlined
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Turning a Switch to Block Radio Emissions and Electromagnetic Interference

With the flick of a switch, engineers from Drexel University's College of Engineering have created a thin film device that is made by spray coating and can block electromagnetic radiation. The innovation, made possible by adaptable two-dimensional materials known as MXenes, has the potential to improve the operation of electrical equipment, fortify wireless links, and protect mobile communications from hacking. The team, led by Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Bach professor in Drexel's College of Engineering, previously demonstrated that the two-dimensional layered MXene materials, discovered just over a decade ago, when combined with an electrolyte solution, can be turned
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Two Technological Advances Open the Door to High-Quality 2D Materials

High-quality 2D materials are materials that have a thickness of only a few atomic layers, making them extremely thin and lightweight. They possess unique electronic, optical, mechanical, and thermal properties that make them attractive for a wide range of applications, including electronics, photonics, energy, and sensing. To replace silicon in electronics with materials that offer better performance, lower power consumption, and scalability, researchers have been investigating. In order to meet this demand, a global team has created a viable method for creating high-quality 2D materials that could power future gadgets. Sang-Hoon Bae, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and materials