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Electronics & Semiconductors

'Good news': Dutch chip giant ASML welcomes DeepSeek

The head of Dutch giant ASML, which makes chip-making machines that power the tech industry, Wednesday welcomed the emergence of China's low-cost AI firm DeepSeek and predicted others would disrupt the sector.

Business

Shares in Dutch chip giant ASML soar on bullish orders

Shares in Dutch tech giant ASML soared Wednesday despite a dip in annual net profit, as investors cheered better-than-expected orders for its cutting-edge chip-making machines.

Electronics & Semiconductors

Scalable optical memory unit poised to improve processing speed and efficiency

Researchers have developed a new type of optical memory called a programmable photonic latch that is fast and scalable. This fundamental memory unit enables temporary data storage in optical processing systems, offering a ...

Hardware

Next generation computers: New wiring material could transform chip technology

The rapid technological advancements of our world have been enabled by our capacity to design and fabricate ever smaller electronic chips. These underpin computers, mobile phones and every smart device deployed to date.

Electronics & Semiconductors

US tightens controls on advanced chips to curb flow to China

The United States unveiled further export controls Wednesday on advanced computing semiconductors, increasing due diligence requirements for businesses as it seeks to prevent diversion of tech to China despite existing restrictions.

Electronics & Semiconductors

Novel OLED stacks enable exceptionally bright microdisplays

Users of augmented reality (AR) glasses require especially bright displays in daylight to clearly recognize content. High brightness and low power consumption are therefore crucial development goals, as optical systems—such ...

Engineering

Engineers 3D print tiny, intricate antennas

Today, nearly all personal electronic devices rely on antennas to send and receive data. In fact, demand is also rising for lightweight antennas for new applications, including the latest in 5G/6G networks, advanced wearable ...

Business

Taiwan chip giant TSMC says 2024 revenue rose 33.9%

Taiwanese chip making giant TSMC said Friday its net sales rose by more than a third last year, beating its own forecast, as the company continued to benefit from soaring demand for AI technology.

Business

Biden to further limit Nvidia AI chip exports in final push

President Joe Biden's administration plans one additional round of restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp. just days before leaving office, a final push in his effort to ...

Engineering

New strategy enhances 2D transistor dielectric layers

Transistors based on two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and tungsten diselenide (WSe2), could outperform conventional silicon-based transistors, while also being easier to reduce in size. ...

Business

China curbs exports of key chipmaking components to US

Beijing said Tuesday it would restrict exports to the United States of some key components in making semiconductors, after Washington announced curbs targeting China's ability to make advanced chips.

Engineering

Proof-of-concept study demonstrates self-assembling electronics

Researchers have demonstrated a new technique for self-assembling electronic devices. The proof-of-concept work was used to create diodes and transistors, and paves the way for self-assembling more complex electronic devices ...

Engineering

Scientists synthesize color-changing semiconductor materials

Semiconductor materials known as 2D halide perovskites can be used in devices such as solar cells and light-emitting diodes. Scientists led by Assoc Prof Nripan Mathews of NTU's School of Materials Science and Engineering ...

Electronics & Semiconductors

Inspired by nature: Leaftronics pave way for biodegradable electronics

A research team headed by Prof. Karl Leo at TUD Dresden University of Technology have developed an innovative, nature-inspired solution that could revolutionize the electronics industry: "Leaftronics." This innovative approach ...

Electronics & Semiconductors

US firms up $7.9 bn chips award to Intel

US President Joe Biden's administration said Tuesday that it has finalized a $7.9 billion award to Intel, cementing part of his legacy in bringing semiconductor production to US shores, shortly before Donald Trump takes office.

Electronics & Semiconductors

Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65 bn for AI, chips

Japan is readying a $65-billion push in microchips and artificial intelligence aimed at reclaiming its status as a global tech leader and meeting the urgent challenges of its aging, shrinking population.

Electronics & Semiconductors

US finalizes $1.5 bn chips award to GlobalFoundries

The US government said Wednesday it has finalized a grant with chipmaker GlobalFoundries to support its semiconductor manufacturing investments, as President Joe Biden works to secure parts of his legacy before Donald Trump's ...

Electronics & Semiconductors

US finalizes up to $6.6 bn funding for chip giant TSMC

The United States will award Taiwanese chip giant TSMC up to $6.6 billion in direct funding to help build several plants on US soil, officials said Friday, finalizing the deal before Donald Trump's administration enters the ...