Recently, IMEC announced functioning devices using a new technique of burying power rails below active devices. What is a buried power rail, what did IMEC demonstrate, and why are buried power rails advantageous? Semiconductor Routing Challenges Designing semi...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-03-2021

Sensors have been around for a long time and are the backbone of modern detection and monitoring mechanisms—in almost every aspect of society from healthcare to weather detection. Sensors are continually getting better and advanced materials (particularly nano...

By Liam Critchley | 17-03-2021

Recently, electric vehicle charging station provider EVgo announced that it would be adding charging ports compatible with Tesla electric vehicles. Who is EVgo, why do electric vehicles use different connectors, and why is using the same connector critical for...

By Sam Brown | 16-03-2021

Recently, researchers have developed a prototype of a wearable thermoelectric generator that can generate electricity from the warmth of human skin. How do thermoelectric generators work, how does the device developed by the researchers work, and is such a dev...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 16-03-2021

Recently, Qualcomm announced its X65 mobile SoC release, which aims to target more than just smartphones. How can 5G be advantageous for more than just cellular communication, what specifications does the new X65 chip have, and how can it be used for modern 5G...

5G | By Robin Mitchell | 15-03-2021

Recently, engineers from the University of California have announced the development of a sensor skin patch that exhibits flexibility and the ability to read multiple stimuli. What problems do typical medical environments suffer from, what have the researchers...

By Sam Brown | 14-03-2021

The COVID pandemic has seen large amounts of technology deployed worldwide to try and contain the spread of the virus. But there is cause for concern with how such technology may be used to track and check individuals while simultaneously breaching their priva...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 13-03-2021

Recently, Kioxia and Western Digital announced the development of the 6th generation Flash memory, and the features that it incorporates. Who is Kioxia? What does the new memory offer, and how does it demonstrate stacked designs? Who is Kioxia? Engineers welco...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-03-2021

Intel is one of the last major giants in the semiconductor industry who remains stubborn in their production method; they must make their own devices. What challenges has Intel faced, is Intel about to undergo a major change, and what future possibilities coul...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-03-2021

Recently, a proposed coal mine in Cumbria is under fire for the believed impact it will have on the environment. However, many continue to misunderstand the mine's purpose and how coal is a key ingredient in renewable green technologies. Why West Cumbria Minin...

Environment | By Sam Brown | 11-03-2021

Recent information has come to light that Nvidia aims to reduce its GPUs capability of cryptocurrency mining. Why are GPUs generally favoured in cryptocurrency mining, why is Nvidia affecting their GPUs to prevent mining effectiveness, and what implications do...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-03-2021

Recently, Qualcomm’s licensing and royalties practices have come under fire by multiple industry sectors and businesses as being unfair. Now, Which? in the UK has determined that Qualcomm has not only breached anti-trust rules, but the UK population could be j...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-03-2021