Semiconductors

May 9, 2013

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GaN-On-Diamond Breakthrough Promises To Shrink Transistors

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....More
May 4, 2013

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Connected Cars Get Green Light 1

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....More
Apr. 29, 2013

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Modular SoC Design Integrates RF Transceiver In 32-nm Process

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....More
Apr. 26, 2013

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

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....More
Apr. 15, 2013

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Eindhoven Is Proving Ground For Improving Traffic Flow

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....More
Apr. 12, 2013

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REVEALED: Source Of Low-Frequency 1/f Noise

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....More
Apr. 8, 2013

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Interview: Eran Eshed, Co-Founder, Altair Semiconductor

Eran Eshed, Co-Founder of Altair Semiconductor, offers his thoughts on the LTE landscape....More
Apr. 3, 2013

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What’s Next For ST-Ericsson

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....More
Mar. 29, 2013

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RFMD Changes GaAs Strategy

By altering its GaAs sourcing, RFMD expects to optimize manufacturing capacity, lower costs, and generate more stable operating results....More
Mar. 27, 2013

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Exploring The Promise of GaN-on-Si

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