Soaring energy consumption by ever more powerful computers, data centers and mobile devices has many experts looking to reduce the energy use of these devices. Most projects so far focus on more efficient cooling systems ...
Computer Sciences
May 31, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Imec and its partners in the GaN industrial affiliation program (IIAP) have produced device-quality wafers with GaN/AlGaN layers on 200mm silicon wafers.
Electronics & Semiconductors
May 26, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Most of us forget how much our cell phones are a part of the day-to-day of our lives until we don't have access to them. I'm not just talking about when you leave it at home, in a callous act of irresponsibility. ...
Electrical engineers at Duke University have determined that unique man-made materials should theoretically make it possible to improve the power transfer to small devices, such as laptops or cell phones, or ultimately to ...
General Physics
May 23, 2011
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Scientists in Belgium and Spain have proved for the first time that new systems of quantum cryptology are much safer than current security systems. The study was published in the journal Nature Communications.
Quantum Physics
Mar 31, 2011
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Fast, low-energy memory for MP3s, smartphones and cameras could become a reality thanks to University of Edinburgh scientists.
Nanophysics
Mar 28, 2011
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NXP Semiconductors today announced a new generation of GreenChip power solutions which feature the lowest standby capability in the industry, reaching levels below 10mW. The NXP GreenChip power ICs, also known as Switch Mode ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Mar 9, 2011
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When you think about charging a battery you probably picture an outlet, not a bottle of water. One company is out to change all of that. A company called SiGNa Chemistry Inc has created a hydrogen-producing cartridge that ...
(PhysOrg.com) -- Samsung Electronics announced the development of a 1-Gbit DRAM chip. It features a 512-pin wide I/O interface that is designed for a variety of mobile applications including smartphones and tablet PC's.
Soldiers carrying sophisticated communication and navigation devices into the field have the same battery headaches as civilians working their smart phones at the airport.
Engineering
Feb 14, 2011
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