Defects in transistors, such as unwanted impurities and broken chemical bonds in the various layers of the semiconductor, can limit their performance and reliability. These defects are becoming harder ...

The emergence of new materials has opened the doors to nano-electronic and optoelectronic devices with new or improved capabilities. For example, III-V based alloys have transformed the LED industry ...

A research team from Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and Waseda University have successfully produced high-quality thin film monocrystalline silicon with a reduced crystal defect density ...

Using advanced techniques, researchers more-accurately characterized the thermal conductivity of four distinct GaN substrate types along with their defect density, and developed a formula linking the ...

Whether you’re using a leading-edge process node to manufacture a very large system-on-chip (SoC), or using an established node for automotive or Internet of Things (IoT) electronics, critical area ...

Researchers found a way to tune the spin density in diamond by applying an external laser or microwave beam. The finding could open new possibilities for advanced quantum devices. Electronic devices ...