Silicon and rhenium make transverse electricity from heat

A layered crystal of rhenium and silicon can produce electricity at right angles to heat flowing through it, according to Ohio State University. This is not the first time that ‘transverse thermoelectricity’ has been demonstrated but, according to the researchers, it is the first time it has shown notable efficiency. It works when the internal ...

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Shortage of NAND controller ICs impacting sales growth

Q1 NAND Revenue increased by 5.1% to $14.82 billion, according TrendForce. Bit shipments rose by 11% QoQ, while the ASP dropped by 5% QoQ. Although NAND  demand from notebook computer and smartphone manufacturers remained high, data centre clients showed weak demand with . contract prices for datacentre this showing a considerable QoQ drop. OEMs/ODMs of end ...

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Acer unveils Spatial Labs

Acer  has announced SpatialLabs aimed at giving  the virtual world a more physical dimension by delivering stereoscopic 3D experiences in a new  way. Content literally floats in front of the screen, allowing creators to examine their creations in real-time and 360 degrees—without the need for specialized glasses. Acer also announced the SpatialLabs Developer Program for ...

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8” wafer capacity to grow 17% 2020-24, says SEMI

Chip companies are on track to add 950,000 between 2020 and 2024 – an increase of 17%, says SEMI, to reach 6.6 million wpm. Spending on 200mm fab equipment spending is expected to reach nearly $4 billion in 2021 after passing the $3 billion mark in 2020 and hovering between $2 billion and $3 billion ...

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ESA signs UK’s Isotropic Systems for next-gen satellite connectivity

Isotropic Systems, a specialist in next-gen satellite connectivity, has been awarded a development contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), supported by the UK Space Agency (UKSA). The Reading-based company will receive €18.5m to develop its multi-beam, high-bandwidth broadband terminal technology. The agreement supports “the development of all major components of Isotropic Systems’ multi-beam terminals ...

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