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Silicon Anode Structure Solves Breakage of Nanoparticles
The anodes are capable of storing 10 times the charge of those used in today's rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
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ISSCC: FDSOI Takes DSP Down to 400mV
At ISSCS STMicroelectronics and CEA-Leti have shown off the ability of the FDSOI manufacturing process for producing reasonable performance at near-threhsold voltages and ultralow power.
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ISSCC: Toshiba Reduces SRAM Leakage
Toshiba has reported at the ISSCC in San Francisco on a low-leakage SRAM that is suitable as an off-chip battery-backed alternative to on-chip non-volatile memory.
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Researchers Develop SoC for Fully Implantable Cochlear Device
A wirelessly rechargeable implant would use the middle ear's natural microphone rather than a skull-mounted sensor.
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Sticky Electrolyte Makes for Safer Li-Ion Battery
A newly developed gum-like electrolyte material could be useful in future flexible electronics.
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U.S. R&D Remains Healthy Despite Competition from Asia
Asian economies, as a whole, now perform a larger share of global R&D than the U.S.
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Manufacturing Momentum Hits a Cold Snap
U.S. manufacturing growth slows, as new orders drop dramatically.
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Microscopic Fountain Pen to Be Used as a Chemical Sensor
The atomic force microscope will soon be augmented with a sensor to allow for highly localized measurements of the concentration of specific chemicals.
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Apple Extends Imagination Graphics License Deal
Consumer electronics giant Apple has renewed its multi-year, multi-core licensing deal with Imagination.
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Altera SoCs Gain Wind River Software Support
FPGA maker Altera and Intel subsidiary Wind River have worked together to provide operating system and development tool support for Altera's ARM-based system-on-chip families.
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Chip Measures Plaque-Filling Process in Arteries
Researchers use novel approach to learn about how nanoparticles accumulate in plaque-filled arteries.
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Q4 PC Shipments Disappoint as Anticipated Uptick Proves a No-show
Despite expectations of an uptick in PC sales in the fourth quarter of 2013, consumers' fondness for tablets and other forms of less-expensive mobile computing continued to take their toll.
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ARM Swings to Loss on IP Write Down
Fall-out from acquisition of MIPS patent portfolio hits the 4Q13 bottom line but ARM’s top line penetration into multiple markets continues.
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As One ARM Pioneer Closes Another One Opens
A comparison of the situations of Calxeda Inc. and Rex Computing shows that relying on startup silicon to attack new markets could be a weakness.
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Transparent and Flexible Conductor Developed for Cell Phones and TVs
Oxidation-resistant gold nanomesh material proves to be a better conductor than silver and copper nanowires.
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China Automotive Telematics Market Shifts to CE-Based Systems
When it comes to automotive telematics systems, Chinese consumers prefer embedded solutions that come from the factory installed in their vehicles. However, the country’s motorists during...
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Startup Leverages ARM, Adapteva for Server Entry
Rex Computing, a startup formed by a young MIT prodigy, is creating server blades using $99 Parallella boards from Adapteva.
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XMOS Replaces Founding CTO with Icera Alumnus
Chip designer and entrepreneur replaces parallel processing academic as chief technology officer at event-driven microcontroller company in preparation for next phase of development.
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ARM Licenses MRAM From Crocus
Processor licensor ARM licenses MRAM technologies from research lab spin-off Crocus Technology to aid the development of security and microcontroller chips.
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IBM Makes Most Advanced Graphene IC
IBM Researchers have reported on a RF receiver IC fabricated with graphene field effect transistors that operates at 4.3-GHz. Made on a silicon CMOS wafer line the circuit highlights the potential for integration with silicon control circuits.
