Semiconductors

GaN-On-Diamond Breakthrough Promises To Shrink Transistors

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:08:00 +0000

The feasibility of GaN-on-diamond HEMT devices has been proven with the successful transfer of a semiconductor epitaxial overlay onto a synthetic diamond substrate.

Connected Cars Get Green Light

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:50:00 +0000

Support is growing for car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure communication standards, creating traction in Europe that should quickly widen to encompass most of the world.

Modular SoC Design Integrates RF Transceiver In 32-nm Process

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:54:00 +0000

This system on a chip (SoC) integrates diverse digital, analog, and RF blocks on a single die, allowing the RF transceiver and associated RF front end to co-exist with the rest of the SoC while maintaining RF performance.

1-V Transceiver Exceeds Needs Of IEEE 802.15.6 Narrowband/BLE PHY

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:15:00 +0000

Fabricated in 0.13-micron CMOS and measuring just 5.9 square mm, this transceiver satisfies the IEEE 802.15.6 narrowband PHY standard as well as Bluetooth Low Energy to serve WBAN applications.

Eindhoven Is Proving Ground For Improving Traffic Flow

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:23:00 +0000

With greater connectivity, today’s automobiles generate a vast amount of data that can be used to enhance the driving experience while improving traffic condition and road safety.

REVEALED: Source Of Low-Frequency 1/f Noise

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:57:00 +0000

A large number of applications require acceptably low levels of 1/f noise, as it contributes to the phase noise of communication systems and limits sensor sensitivity and selectivity.

Interview: Eran Eshed, Co-Founder, Altair Semiconductor

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:01:00 +0000

Eran Eshed, Co-Founder of Altair Semiconductor, offers his thoughts on the LTE landscape.

What’s Next For ST-Ericsson

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:47:00 +0000

In closing down the remaining parts of ST-Ericsson in the early part of 2013, Ericsson and STMicroelectronics believe they have found a strategy that maximizes their respective future prospects and growth plans.

RFMD Changes GaAs Strategy

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:50:00 +0000

By altering its GaAs sourcing, RFMD expects to optimize manufacturing capacity, lower costs, and generate more stable operating results.

Exploring The Promise of GaN-on-Si

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:40:00 +0000

Research is evaluating the possibility of growing GaN semiconductor materials on silicon as well as silicon-carbide (SiC) base materials.