Research Bits: April 23


Probabilistic computer prototype Researchers at Tohoku University and the University of California Santa Barbara created a prototype of a heterogeneous probabilistic computer that combines a CMOS circuit with a limited number of stochastic nanomagnets. It aims to improve the execution of probabilistic algorithms used to solve problems where uncertainty is inherent or where an exact solution... » read more

Research Bits: March 26


Skyrmion switches Researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and National University of Singapore harnessed skyrmions to build a switch that has the potential to process data faster while using significantly less energy. Skyrmions are magnetic whirls that form in very thin metal layers and can be efficiently moved between magnetic regions. Using a magnetic tun... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Feb. 13


New technical papers added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library this week. [table id=197 /] More ReadingTechnical Paper Library home » read more

Guidelines For A Single-Nanometer Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ)


A technical paper titled “Single-nanometer CoFeB/MgO magnetic tunnel junctions with high-retention and high-speed capabilities” was published by researchers at Tohoku University, Université de Lorraine, and Inamori Research Institute for Science. Abstract: "Making magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs) smaller while meeting performance requirements is critical for future electronics with spin-... » read more

Research Bits: September 26


2D waveguides Researchers from the University of Chicago found that a sheet of glass crystal just a few atoms thick could trap and carry light efficiently up to a centimeter. In tests, the researchers found they could use extremely tiny prisms, lenses, and switches to guide the path of the light along a chip. “We were utterly surprised by how powerful this super-thin crystal is; not on... » read more

Chip Industry’s Technical Paper Roundup: Sept 19


New technical papers added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library this week. [table id=141 /] More Reading Technical Paper Library home » read more

A Perovskite-Derivative Nickelate Offering More Durable, Sustainable Multi-Level Non-Volatile Phase Change Memory


A technical paper titled “Thermally Reentrant Crystalline Phase Change in Perovskite-Derivative Nickelate Enabling Reversible Switching of Room-Temperature Electrical Resistivity” was published by researchers at Tohoku University and University of Tsukuba. Abstract: "Reversible switching of room-temperature electrical resistivity due to crystal-amorphous transition is demonstrated in vari... » read more

Chip Industry’s Technical Paper Roundup: Mar. 21


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=88 /] If you have research papers you are trying to promote, we will review them to see if they are a good fit for our global audience. At a minimum, papers need to be well researched and documented, relevant to the semiconductor ecosystem, and free of marketing bias. There is no cost involved for us ... » read more

Room-Temperature Metal Bonding Technology That Facilitates The Fabrication of 3D-ICs & 3D Integration With Heterogeneous Devices


A technical paper titled "Room-Temperature Direct Cu Semi-Additive Plating (SAP) Bonding for Chip-on-Wafer 3D Heterogenous Integration With μLED" was published by researchers at Tohoku University in Japan. Abstract: "This letter describes a direct Cu bonding technology to there-dimensionally integrate heterogeneous dielets based on a chip-on-wafer configuration. 100- μm -cubed blue μ LED... » read more

Technical Paper Round-Up: July 5


New technical papers added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library this week. [table id=36 /] Semiconductor Engineering is in the process of building this library of research papers. Please send suggestions (via comments section below) for what else you’d like us to incorporate. If you have research papers you are trying to promote, we will review them to see if they are a good fit for... » read more

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