Non-volatile OxRAM on multi-project wafers

French research lab Leti has teamed up with low-volume chip firm CMP to provide 200mm multi-project wafers (MPWs) including non-volatile memory OxRAM. “Leti’s integrated silicon memory platform is developed for backend memories and non-volatility associated with embedded designs,” said the lab. “The technology platform will be based on titanium-doped hafnium oxide [HfO2/Ti] active layers.” The ...

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Wavelength-scale features lead to fast practical graphene light sensing

Engineers at UCLA have designed a graphene-based photodetector that is sensitive and can work anywhere in the electromagnetic spectrum from ultra-violet to microwaves. The work is published in Nature Light Science & Applications in the paper ‘Gold-patched graphene nano-stripes for high-responsivity and ultrafast photodetection from the visible to infrared regime‘, whose title explains just about ...

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Artist picks PCBs from Kent to realise creativity

Kent-based PCB manufacturer Minnitron was called in when Welsh artist Stefan Samociuk needed a gold-plated panel as part of his ‘metasurface’ series. The 484 x 484mm singl-sided PCB has 190,969 pads ranging in diameter from 0.35mm to 0.9mm, plus solder mask, and was mounted on a backlit LED panel within a surround. The metasurface series ...

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Adaptor service stretches test rig capability

Presto Engineering creates bespoke adapters to increase the performance of equipment testers. “In most cases, Presto creates a hardware solution that is built into the load board so that a standard tester could be used rather than having to buy and charge the customer for a highly specialised tester,” said the firm. “Test costs are ...

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Samsung H1 semi sales are $36bn; Intel’s $33bn

Samsung’s semiconductor operation made a Q2 profit of $10.4 billion on sales of $16.7 billion. “In the Memory business, we continue to generate solid earnings as demand remained strong from data centers for DRAM and strong demand for high-capacity storage amid a strong softening of prices for NAND flash,”said Samsung’s Robert Yi, “we  solidified product ...

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NAND prices to keep falling in H2 and Q1

DRAMeXchange forecasts that the ASP of NAND Flash will drop by around 10% QoQ  in both Q3 and Q4. Demand  has been weaker than anticipated while the supply  has continued to expand. There are three reasons for the fall in demand: Static smartphone shipments Softening notebook shipments after a strong H1. An over-supply of SSDs. ...

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Densitron launches MIPI DSI displays

Densitron has launched a set of new MIPI Display Serial Interface (MIPI DSI) displays for applications, ranging from security, broadcasting, telecom and process control systems to smart meters. Available in three sizes, 4”, 4.3” and 5”, Densitron’s MIPI DSI displays feature high colour saturation, outstanding readability at all viewing angles and Projected Capacitive Touch (PCT) ...

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