Electronic Devices

The computer chip industry has a dirty climate secret

The Guardian: The semiconductor industry has a problem. Demand is booming for silicon chips, which are embedded in everything from smartphones and televisions to wind turbines, but it comes at a big cost: a huge carbon footprint. The industry presents a…

Wireless charging offers pervasive power in buildings

The Engineer: Buildings could be turned into wireless charging zones following the development of a system that delivers electricity safely over the air. This is the claim of researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) and University of Tokyo whose findings…

“Thermal switches” dynamically moderate heat of electronic devices

Purdue University: Modern devices that use lithium ion batteries, like smartphones and electric cars, seem pretty robust. But try to use one in extreme heat or cold, and you’ll see…

MicroLEDs Moving From Lab to Fab

Semiconductor Engineering: Every disruptive technology has its “aha” moment — the time when everyone from engineers to investors realizes that, yes, this technology is the real deal and it won’t be scrapped on the R&D floor. For many, it was Samsung’s recent announcement of a 110-inch microLED TV that irrevocably…