Defects in transistors, such as unwanted impurities and broken chemical bonds in the various layers of the semiconductor, can limit their performance and reliability. These defects are becoming harder ...

The emergence of new materials has opened the doors to nano-electronic and optoelectronic devices with new or improved capabilities. For example, III-V based alloys have transformed the LED industry ...

Two-dimensional (2D) materials have emerged as a significant class of materials promising for photocatalysis, and defect ...

Lead halide perovskites can be turned into optoelectronic devices through low-cost solution depositions, but these approaches often leave numerous charge-trapping defects in the perovskite.

Using advanced techniques, researchers more-accurately characterized the thermal conductivity of four distinct GaN substrate types along with their defect density, and developed a formula linking the ...

Researchers found a way to tune the spin density in diamond by applying an external laser or microwave beam. The finding could open new possibilities for advanced quantum devices. Electronic devices ...

Whether you’re using a leading-edge process node to manufacture a very large system-on-chip (SoC), or using an established node for automotive or Internet of Things (IoT) electronics, critical area ...

The transition to the 2nm technology node introduces unprecedented challenges in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) bring-up and manufacturability. As semiconductor devices scale down, the complexity of ...

In 2024, the global market size of Wafer Defect Inspection System was estimated to be worth USD 7661 Million and is forecast ...

The big picture: During his tenure as Intel's CEO, Pat Gelsinger sought to correct a critical strategic misstep that allowed TSMC to surpass Intel in process technology. Gelsinger promised that ...