Analysis And Design Of Dual-Layer TFTs (Oregon State Univ., Applied Materials)


A new technical paper titled "Dual-Layer Thin-Film Transistor Analysis and Design" was published by researchers at Oregon State University and Applied Materials. Abstract "A set of analytical equations is formulated for the analysis and design of a dual-layer thin-film transistor (TFT). For a given TFT structure, in which each channel layer thickness is specified, drain current is calculate... » read more

Physics-Based Efficient Device Model for Fe-TFTs (Univ. of Florida)


A new technical paper titled "An efficient device model for ferroelectric thin-film transistors" was published by researchers at University of Florida. Abstract "Ferroelectric thin-film transistors (Fe-TFTs) have promising potential for flexible electronics, memory, and neuromorphic computing applications. Here, we report on a physics-based efficient device model for Fe-TFTs that effectivel... » read more

Monolithic 3D TFT Integration at Room Temperature, Used to Stack 10 Vertical Layers


A new technical paper titled "Three-dimensional integrated metal-oxide transistors" was published by researchers at KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology). Abstract "The monolithic three-dimensional vertical integration of thin-film transistor (TFT) technologies could be used to create high-density, energy-efficient and low-cost integrated circuits. However, the develo... » read more

3D-Integrated Neuromorphic Hardware With A Two-Level Neuromorphic “Synapse Over Neuron” Structure


A technical paper titled “3D Neuromorphic Hardware with Single Thin-Film Transistor Synapses Over Single Thin-Body Transistor Neurons by Monolithic Vertical Integration” was published by researchers at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and SK hynix. Abstract: "Neuromorphic hardware with a spiking neural network (SNN) can significantly enhance the energy efficiency... » read more

ALD-Oxide Semiconductors: Summary, Benefits And Challenges


A technical paper titled "Atomic layer deposition for nanoscale oxide semiconductor thin film transistors: review and outlook" was published by researchers at Hanyang University. "In this review, to introduce ALD-oxide semiconductors, we provide: (a) a brief summary of the history and importance of ALD-based oxide semiconductors in industry, (b) a discussion of the benefits of ALD for oxide... » read more

System Bits: April 24


Some superconductors carry spin currents A few years ago, researchers from the University of Cambridge showed that it was possible to create electron pairs in which the spins are aligned: up-up or down-down. The spin current can be carried by up-up and down-down pairs moving in opposite directions with a net charge current of zero, and the ability to create such a pure spin super-current is an... » read more

Bigger, Brighter TVs


The flat panel display (FPD) industry is undergoing a renaissance, with suppliers rolling out a dizzying array of new, high-resolution technologies for mobile devices, computers and TVs. But despite being in the eye of the innovation storm, FPD equipment makers remain cautious—and for good reason. There are a slew of new LCD fabs being built today, mostly in China. This, in turn, is promp... » read more