Flexible Hybrid Electronics: Future Standards For Next-Gen 5G/mmWave Wearable and Conformal Applications


A technical paper titled “Additively manufactured flexible on-package phased array antennas for 5G/mmWave wearable and conformal digital twin and massive MIMO applications” was published by researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology. Abstract: "This paper thoroughly investigates material characterization, reliability evaluation, fabrication, and assembly processes of additively manufa... » read more

Neuromorphic Computing: Graphene-Based Memristors For Future AI Hardware From Fabrication To SNNs


A technical paper titled “A Review of Graphene-Based Memristive Neuromorphic Devices and Circuits” was published by researchers at James Cook University (Australia) and York University (Canada). Abstract: "As data processing volume increases, the limitations of traditional computers and the need for more efficient computing methods become evident. Neuromorphic computing mimics the brain's... » read more

New Architecture Elements For 5G RF Front-End Modules To Reduce Noise, Improve Efficiency, And Allow Multiple Radio Transmitters


A technical paper titled “Circuits for 5G RF front-end modules” was published by researchers at Skyworks Solutions Inc. Abstract: "Worldwide adoption of fourth-generation wireless (4G) long-term evolution (LTE) smartphones and the actual transition to fifth-generation wireless (5G) is the main driving engine for semiconductor industry. 5G is expected to reach high data rate speeds (1 Gbps... » read more

High-Performance P-Type FET Arrays With Single-Crystal 2D Semiconductors And Fermi-Level-Tuned vdW Contact Electrodes


A technical paper titled “Fabrication of p-type 2D single-crystalline transistor arrays with Fermi-level-tuned van der Waals semimetal electrodes” was published by researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), University of Pennsylvania, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Sogang University, and Changwon National University. Abstract: "High-performance p-type t... » read more

How A Highly Controllable SDE Can Be Achieved In A Josephson Junction Where The Normal Section Is A Magnetic Racetrack 


A technical paper titled “Josephson transistor from the superconducting diode effect in domain wall and skyrmion magnetic racetracks” was published by researchers at University of Basel. Abstract: "In superconductors, the combination of broken time-reversal and broken inversion symmetries can result in a critical current being dependent on the direction of current flow. This phenomenon is... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: August 15


New technical papers added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library this week. [table id=128 /] More Reading Technical Paper Library home » read more

Research Bits: August 15


Using noise for spintronics Researchers from the Institute for Basic Science built a vertical magnetic tunneling junction device by sandwiching a few layers of vanadium in tungsten diselenide (V-WSe2), a magnetic material, between top and bottom graphene electrodes to create high-amplitude Random Telegraph Noise (RTN) signals. Through the resistance measurement experiments using these devic... » read more

Nine Essential Criteria To Achieve A Successful Bonding Process


A photosensitive permanent bonding material enables the creation of high-quality permanent bonds between dissimilar materials used in the creation of MEMS and sensors. Having a thorough understanding of the materials and product performance is crucial to the success of the end application. In this article, we explore nine criteria used to evaluate a polymeric photosensitive permanent bonding ma... » read more

Why It’s So Difficult To Ensure System Safety Over Time


Safety is emerging as a concern across an increasing number of industries, but standards and methodologies are not in place to ensure electronic systems attain a defined level of safety over time. Much of this falls on the shoulders of the chip industry, which provides the underlying technology, and it raises questions about what more can be done to improve safety. A crude taxonomy recently ... » read more

Week In Review: Manufacturing, Test


TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP will jointly invest in the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (ESMC), in Dresden, Germany, to provide advanced semiconductor manufacturing services. ESMC marks a significant step toward construction of a 300mm fab, which is expected to have a monthly production capacity of 40,000 300mm (12-inch) wafers on TSMC’s 28/22nm planar CMOS and 16/12nm finFET proce... » read more

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