Research Bits: May 16


Germanium-tin transistor Scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich, CEA-Leti, University of Leeds, Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics, and RWTH Aachen University fabricated a new type of transistor from a germanium-tin alloy. Charge carriers can move faster in the material than in silicon or germanium, which enables lower voltages in operation. “The germanium–tin syst... » read more

Optimizing The Growth And Transfer Process of Graphene (Cambridge, RWTH Aachen)


A technical paper titled "Putting High-Index Cu on the Map for High-Yield, Dry-Transferred CVD Graphene" was published by researchers at University of Cambridge, RWTH Aachen University, and National Institute for Materials Science. Abstract: "Reliable, clean transfer and interfacing of 2D material layers are technologically as important as their growth. Bringing both together remains a ch... » read more

Large Area Synthesis of 2D Material Hexagonal Boron Nitride, Improving Device Characteristics of Graphene


A new technical paper titled "Large-area synthesis and transfer of multilayer hexagonal boron nitride for enhanced graphene device arrays" was published by researchers at Kyushu University, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), and Osaka University. Abstract "Multilayer hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) can be used to preserve the intrinsic physical properti... » read more

Looking Forward To SPIE, And Beyond


On the eve of this year’s SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning conference, I took a look at the IEEE Devices and Systems Roadmap’s lithography section. It’s especially notable for the emergence of EUV lithography, which has quickly become critical for advanced logic. High-NA tools to support still smaller dimensions are on the horizon. In the near-term, though, the key challenge is not ... » read more

Wafer Scale Transfer of 2D Materials, Graphene


A new technical paper titled "Assessment of Wafer-Level Transfer Techniques of Graphene with Respect to Semiconductor Industry Requirements" was published by researchers at Infineon Technologies AG, RWTH Aachen University, Protemics, and Advantest. Abstract "Graphene is a promising candidate for future electronic applications. Manufacturing graphene-based electronic devices typically requ... » read more

New Technique For Making Thin Films of Perovskite Oxide Semiconductors


A technical paper titled "Freestanding epitaxial SrTiO3  nanomembranes via remote epitaxy using hybrid molecular beam epitaxy" was published by researchers at University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and University of Wisconsin–Madison. The researchers developed a new technique for making thin films of perovskite oxide semiconductors.  The development c... » read more

Graphene-Based Electronics (Georgia Tech)


A technical paper titled "An epitaxial graphene platform for zero-energy edge state nanoelectronics" was published by researchers at Georgia Tech, Tianjin University, CNRS, Synchrotron SOLEIL, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and others. “Graphene’s power lies in its flat, two-dimensional structure that is held together by the strongest chemical bonds known,” said Walter de Heer... » read more

Week In Review: Semiconductor Manufacturing, Test


SEMI , SEMI Europe and European Commission representatives, in consultation with semiconductor industry stakeholders, proposed initiatives to overcome the skills shortage in Europe’s microelectronics industry: Create an industry image campaign to raise public awareness on how technology is shaping the future, and how workers can establish careers in the semiconductor industry. Remove ... » read more

Wafer Scale Tool To Transfer Graphene


A new technical paper titled "Assessment of wafer-level transfer techniques of graphene with respect to semiconductor industry requirements" was published by researchers at RWTH Aachen University, AMO GmbH, Infineon Technologies, Protemics GmbH, and Advantest Europe. Abstract (partial): "Graphene is a promising candidate for future electronic applications. Manufacturing graphene-based elect... » read more

State Of The Art And Recent Progress of Reconfigurable Electronic Devices Based on 2D Materials


A new technical paper titled "Emerging reconfigurable electronic devices based on two-dimensional materials: A review" was just published by researchers at TU Dresden, NaMLAb gGmbH, and RWTH Aachen University. Abstract "As the dimensions of the transistor, the key element of silicon technology, are approaching their physical limits, developing semiconductor technology with novel concepts an... » read more

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