Programmable Quantum Emitter Formation In Si (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., UC Berkeley)


A technical paper titled “Programmable quantum emitter formation in silicon” was published by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and University of California Berkeley. Abstract: "Silicon-based quantum emitters are candidates for large-scale qubit integration due to their single-photon emission properties and potential for spin-photon interfaces with long spin coherence t... » read more

Finely Tuning The Electronic Band Structure of WSe2 With AFM


A technical paper titled “Strain Driven Electrical Bandgap Tuning of Atomically Thin WSe2” was published by researchers at University of Toronto, University of Tokyo,  and Stanford University. Abstract: "Tuning electrical properties of 2D materials through mechanical strain has predominantly focused on n-type 2D materials like MoS2 and WS2, while p-type 2D materials such as WSe2 remain... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: July 8


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library. [table id=238 /] More ReadingTechnical Paper Library home » read more

Research Bits: July 8


2D TFETS for neuromorphic computing Researchers from the University of California Santa Barbara and Intel Labs used 2D transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD)-based tunnel-field-effect transistors (TFETs) in a neuromorphic computing platform, bringing the energy requirements to within two orders of magnitude (about 100 times) the amount used by the human brain. The 2D TFETs have lower off-sta... » read more

Securing AI Silicon


The importance of security in AI training/inference silicon is increasing in awareness. Over the past several months, I’ve noticed many questions in common from various parts of the microelectronic industry. In this blog post, I’ll share my thoughts on some of these most frequently asked questions. Firstly, people often ask if securing AI silicon is different from securing other types of... » read more

2D UltraLow Temperatures, High Performance Quantum


A new technical paper titled "Electrically tunable giant Nernst effect in two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures" was published by researchers at EPFL and National Institute for Materials Science (Japan). Abstract "The Nernst effect, a transverse thermoelectric phenomenon, has attracted significant attention for its potential in energy conversion, thermoelectrics and spintronics. ... » read more

Resilient And Secure Programmable SoC Accelerator Offload (KAUST)


A technical paper titled “Resilient and Secure Programmable System-on-Chip Accelerator Offload” was published by researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Abstract: "Computational offload to hardware accelerators is gaining traction due to increasing computational demands and efficiency challenges. Programmable hardware, like FPGAs, offers a promising plat... » read more

Hardware Security Guide to Industry Standards and Regulations


In an era marked by relentless technological advancements, the significance of cybersecurity standards, regulations and guidelines has emerged as a critical dimension for companies engaged in the manufacturing of electronic devices. In this dynamic landscape, semiconductor manufacturers are compelled to navigate a complex web of standards and compliance requirements to ensure hardware security... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review


Early version due to U.S. holiday. The U.S. government announced a new $504 million funding round for 12 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) for semiconductors, clean energy, biotechnology, AI, quantum computing, and more. Among the recipients: NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub (New York): $40 million for semiconductor manufacturing; Headwaters Hub (Montana): $41 million f... » read more

Seeing with Sound: AI-Based Detection of Participants in Automotive Environment from Passive Audio


Existing ADAS solutions for car environmental awareness (cameras, LiDAR, ultrasonic, etc.) require targets to be in a clear line of sight from the sensor. The target must be illuminated by some source of energy, so systems are affected by dust, weather, lighting, and obstacles. We address those limitations using a passive acoustic solution that “listens” to the environment. It can hear pote... » read more

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