Research Bits: Nov. 26


Hydrogel NAND gate Researchers from McMaster University and the University of Pittsburgh created a functionally complete NAND gate in a soft material using only beams of visible light. The NAND logic operation was completed by shining three self-trapped light beams into a photoresponsive merocyanine-functionalized hydrogel that is capable of performing compute tasks in the material itself w... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Sept 16


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=477 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here. » read more

Integrating Digital Twins on Automotive Standardized Architectures (McMaster University)


A new technical paper titled "Engineering Automotive Digital Twins on Standardized Architectures: A Case Study" was published by researchers at McMaster Centre for Software Certification and McMaster University. Abstract "Digital twin (DT) technology has become of interest in the automotive industry. There is a growing need for smarter services that utilize the unique capabilities of DTs, r... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Apr. 22


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=421 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here. » read more

GenAI for Analog IC Design (McMaster University)


A new technical paper titled "Generative AI for Analog Integrated Circuit Design: Methodologies and Applications" was published by researchers at McMaster University. Abstract "Electronic Design Automation (EDA) in analog Integrated Circuits (ICs) has been the focus of extensive research; however, unlike its digital counterpart, it has not achieved widespread adoption. In this systematic re... » read more

Power/Performance Bits: Aug. 23


Connecting implanted devices University of Washington researchers developed a new method for communication between devices such as brain implants, contact lenses, credit cards and smaller wearable electronics with other devices such as smartphones and watches. Using only reflections, an interscatter system requires no specialized equipment, relying solely on mobile devices to generate Wi-... » read more