Research Bits: Feb. 13


Fast phase-change memory Researchers from Stanford University, TSMC, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and University of Maryland developed a new phase-change memory for future AI and data-centric systems. It is based on GST467, an alloy of four parts germanium, six parts antimony, and seven parts tellurium, which is sandwiched between several other nanometer-thin material... » read more

A New Phase-Change Memory For Processing Large Amounts Of Data 


A technical paper titled “Novel nanocomposite-superlattices for low energy and high stability nanoscale phase-change memory” was published by researchers at Stanford University, TSMC, NIST, University of Maryland, Theiss Research and Tianjin University. Abstract: "Data-centric applications are pushing the limits of energy-efficiency in today’s computing systems, including those based on... » read more

An Overview Of Federal Government Semiconductors And Microelectronics Standards Activities (NIST)


A technical paper titled “Semiconductors and Microelectronics Standards, Report of the Semiconductors and Microelectronics Working Group” was published by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Abstract: "This report of the Semiconductors and Microelectronics Working Group of the Interagency Committee on Standards Policy (ICSP) provides an overview of Fe... » read more

Summary Of The Progress In Beta-Phase Gallium Oxide Field-Effect Transistors


A technical paper titled “Progress in Gallium Oxide Field-Effect Transistors for High-Power and RF Applications” was published by researchers at George Mason University and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Abstract: "Power electronics are becoming increasingly more important, as electrical energy constitutes 40% of the total primary energy usage in the USA and is exp... » read more

2D Computing Magnets For Temperatures Up To 170-Degrees Fahrenheit


A technical paper titled “Magnetic properties of intercalated quasi-2D Fe3-xGeTe2 van der Waals magnet” was published by researchers at University of Texas at El Paso, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), University of Edinburgh, Donostia International Physics Centre (DIPC), Hampton University, and Brookhaven National Laboratory. Abstract: "Among several well-kno... » read more

Predicting Defect Properties In Semiconductors With Graph Neural Networks


A technical paper titled “Accelerating Defect Predictions in Semiconductors Using Graph Neural Networks” was published by researchers at Purdue University, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, GE Research, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Abstract: "Here, we develop a framework for the prediction and screening of native defects and functional impurities i... » read more

Technical Paper Roundup: Sept 11


New technical papers added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library this week. [table id=136 /] (more…) » read more

EUVL: Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Research, Development, And Manufacturing (NIST)


A special paper titled “Report from the Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Lithography Working Group Meeting: Current State, Needs, and Path Forwards” was published by researchers at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Abstract: "This is the report of a hybrid working group meeting held on April 25, 2023, at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, C... » read more

Week In Review: Design, Low Power


Synopsys’ board of directors appointed Sassine Ghazi as president and chief executive officer effective on Jan. 1, 2024. Ghazi, who is currently the COO, will succeed Aart de Geus, co-founder, chair, and CEO of Synopsys, who will then become the executive chair of board of directors. IBM Research introduced  an energy-efficient mixed-signal analog AI chip for DNN inferencing and demonstra... » read more

Week In Review: Design, Low Power


Worldwide semiconductor industry sales dropped 21% year-over-year in May to $40.7 billion, mostly driven by decreases in the Americas (-22%), Asia Pacific/All Other (-23%), and China (-29%). But there also were hints of a recovery. The three-month moving average showed a 1.7% increase in sales, with the largest increases in China (+3.9%) and Europe (+2%). “Despite continuing market sluggishne... » read more

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