Southampton breaks memristor record with 7bits/cell

Scientists at the University of Southampton have enhanced memristors, the non-volatile storage technology, achieving 128 discernible memory states per switch, almost four times more than previously reported, according to the University. Reported in Nature Scientific Reports as ‘Multibit memory operation of metal-oxide bi-layer memristors‘, the researchers reached 128 levels by evaluating several configurations of functional oxide ...

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Astute Electronics to distribute Plessey LEDs

Astute Electronics has been appointed an authorised distributor for Plessey Semiconductors across the UK and Ireland, Australia and China. The deal brings Plessey’s range of  GaN-on-Silicon LED lighting and sensing products into Astute’s  portfolio of elite manufacturers, all of whom have shown long-term commitment to the Hi-Rel sector. Mick Martin, Semiconductor Divisional Manager for Astute, ...

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Samsung and Apple buy 19.5% of all semiconductors

Samsung and Apple remained the top two semiconductor chip buyers in 2017, representing 19.5% of the total worldwide market, says Gartner. Samsung and Apple together bought $81.8 billion of semiconductors in 2017, an increase of more than $20 billion from 2016. “Samsung Electronics and Apple not only retained their respective No. 1 and No. 2 ...

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Socionext to sample new graphics display controller in Q3

In Q3 Socionext intends to sample the third generation of its graphics display controllers calked the SC1701, In addition to strengthening the graphics function enabling 4K resolution and deep colour processing for state-of-the art in-vehicle display systems, Socionext incorporated APIX3 technology supporting increased demand for high speed video and data connectivity up to 12 Gbps. ...

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