Electronics & Semiconductors

Electronics & Semiconductors

Bio-inspired localization system slashes power consumption

Credit: Krasula, Shutterstock Inspired by barn owls, researchers have developed an innovative localization system that combines state-of-the-art sensors with a neuromorphic computational map based on resistive random-access memory (RRAM). As we enter the era of pervasive computing, more and more of our everyday objects are being embedded with microprocessors to...
Electronics & Semiconductors

3D printing can now manufacture customized sensors for robots, pacemakers, and more

Robotics is one area where small volumes of advanced sensors can now be produced with 3D printing. Credit: David Callahan A newly-developed 3D printing technique could be used to cost-effectively produce customized electronic "machines" the size of insects, which could enable advanced applications in robotics and medical devices. In particular,...
Electronics & Semiconductors

Improving wearable medical sensors with ultrathin mesh

This photograph shows the structure of the ultrathin mesh-type polymer PTC thermistors used in wearable medical devices. There are many potential benefits to using mesh in this type of device. Credit: Chihiro Okutani, Shinshu University On-skin medical sensors and wearable health devices are important health care tools that must be...
Electronics & Semiconductors

Stretchy, bio-inspired synaptic transistor can enhance or weaken device memories

The synaptic transistor is reconfigurable, meaning it can be twisted and bent, yet still remain functional, as researchers Cunjiang Yu (left), Dorothy Quiggle Career Development Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM), and ESM graduate student Hyunseok Shim demonstrate in this photo. Conventional transistors, on the other hand, are...
Electronics & Semiconductors

Micron to bring microchip plant to upstate New York

A sign marks the entrance of the Micron Technology automotive chip manufacturing plant on Feb. 11, 2022, in Manassas, Va. Micron, one of the world’s largest microchip manufacturers, is expected to open a semiconductor plant in New York, promising a $100 billion investment and a plant that could bring 50,000...
Electronics & Semiconductors

Biden hails IBM’s $20 bln investment announcement

US President Joe Biden listens to IBM CEO Arvind Krishna as he tours the IBM facility in Poughkeepsie, New York. IBM hosted US President Joe Biden Thursday to celebrate the announcement of a $20-billion investment in semiconductors, quantum computing and other cutting-edge technology in New York state. CEO Arvind Krishna...
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