Recent storm weather in Texas has brought with it some of the coldest temperatures in decades. Why is power out in portions of the US state, how has it affected the semiconductor industry, and what does this teach about energy diversification? The Storm of the...
Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 06-03-2021
Recently, Samsung Electronics announced that it has developed a system for recycling hydrofluoric acid for its semiconductor production lines. What is Hydrofluoric acid's purpose in the semiconductor industry, why has Samsung had to develop a recycling system,...
By Robin Mitchell | 06-03-2021
Researchers from the University of Sussex have discovered how to manipulate single graphene sheets to create transistor-like components. Why is graphene a good candidate for next-generation devices? What have the researchers demonstrated, and is it a viable me...
By Robin Mitchell | 05-03-2021
The Small Robot Company has recently announced that it will team up with the 5G RuralDorset Project to demonstrate how 5G technologies will help farms of the future. Why is 5G a good candidate for rural internet, what does the Small Robot Company develop, and...
The Small Robot Company has recently announced that it will team up with the 5G RuralDorset Project to demonstrate how 5G technologies will help farms of the future. Why is 5G a good candidate for rural internet, what does the Small Robot Company develop, and...
Environment | By Sam Brown | 05-03-2021
Recently, researchers from MIT are soon to present a paper on research involving superconducting wires, and how they can be used in next-generation electronics. What is a Cryotron, what have the researchers done, and how can it help shape the future of electro...
By Robin Mitchell | 04-03-2021
Recently, major tech companies including Qualcomm, Microsoft, and Google have announced their objection to the overtaking of ARM by Nvidia. What deal has Nvidia and ARM made, why is it under investigation, and what could it mean for the tech industry? NVIDIA M...
By Robin Mitchell | 04-03-2021
Recently, both the US and EU have shown interest in becoming independent from far east countries for semiconductor devices. Who currently produce the most semiconductor devices, what do the US and EU want, and why is silicon sovereignty important? Who makes se...
By Robin Mitchell | 03-03-2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused challenges around the world, but it has presented some opportunities as well. While many of us are likely to be fed up with lockdowns and restricted contact, the nature of the pandemic has meant that remote technologies have re...
By Liam Critchley | 03-03-2021
Recently, the Raspberry Pi Foundation announced the release of their latest system, the Raspberry Pi Pico, that could challenge the microcontroller market. What is the Raspberry Pi Pico, what is the chip that powers it, and what features does the Pico have? Th...
By Robin Mitchell | 02-03-2021
Recently, a team of international researchers demonstrated how liquid gallium can protect delicate single-layer graphene sheets. What disadvantages do atom-thick layers provide, what did the researchers demonstrate, and how can it help future technologies? Wha...
By Sam Brown | 02-03-2021
Recently, Renesas announced that it is to purchase Dialog Semiconductors for $5.9bn to continue financial growth and increase customer opportunities. Who are the two companies involved in the deal, what products do they manufacture, and what will the deal incl...
Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 01-03-2021