China, future HQ: New ASML boss faces bulging in-tray
Frenchman Christophe Fouquet takes the reins of Dutch chip giant ASML on Wednesday with a daunting to-do list, top of which will be steering business with China as semiconductors become a geopolitical battleground.
Apr 24, 2024
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Holographic displays offer a glimpse into an immersive future
Setting the stage for a new era of immersive displays, researchers are one step closer to mixing the real and virtual worlds in an ordinary pair of eyeglasses using high-definition 3D holographic images, according to a study ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Aerogel-based phase change materials improve thermal management, reduce microwave emissions in electronic devices
Electronic devices are getting more and more complex as they are built to carry out an ever-increasing number of functions. This can be seen in the increased functionality in our personal devices such as our phones, tablets ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Malaysia to build massive chip design park: PM
Malaysia's leader on Monday announced plans to build a massive semiconductor design park, aiming to boost the Southeast Asian nation's role in the global chip industry.
Apr 22, 2024
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A flexible and efficient DC power converter for sustainable-energy microgrids
A new DC-DC power converter is superior to previous designs and paves the way for more efficient, reliable and sustainable energy storage and conversion solutions. The Kobe University development can efficiently interface ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Proof-of-concept nanogenerator turns CO₂ into sustainable power
University of Queensland researchers have built a generator that absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) to make electricity.
Apr 18, 2024
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Harvesting vibrational energy from 'colored noise'
The energy demands of today's ubiquitous small electronic devices—including sensors, data transmitters, medical implants and 'wearable' consumer products such as Fitbits—can no longer be met by chemical batteries alone. ...
Apr 18, 2024
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New understanding of energy losses in emerging light source
The light-emitting electrochemical cell (LEC) can be fabricated in a sustainable and cost-effective way on both rigid and flexible surfaces making it suitable for a broad range of applications, like illumination, health care, ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Universal 'cocktail electrolyte' developed for 4.6 V ultra-stable fast charging of commercial lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), mainly used as the power of computer, communication and consumer electronic products, require higher energy density, longer cycling life, faster-charging capability, and a broader operating temperature ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Taiwan chip giant TSMC's profits surge on AI demand
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC announced Thursday a nearly 9 percent increase in net profits in the first quarter of 2024, buoyed by global demand for its microchips used to power everything from mobile phones to AI technology.
Apr 18, 2024
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