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electronicsweekly
3 months ago

Imec transistor for 6G FR3 band

➀ Imec developed a GaN MOSHEMT on silicon with record 27.8dBm output power and 66% efficiency at 13GHz/5V, optimized for 6G FR3 band (7-24GHz);

➁ Achieved ultra-low 0.024Ω·mm contact resistance using regrown n⁺(In)GaN, potentially boosting output power density by 70%;

➂ Addresses limitations of current GaAs and SiC-based solutions, enabling scalable silicon platforms for future 6G mobile devices.

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electronicsweekly
4 months ago

Transistor Ignition

➀ Joseph Lucas (Electrical) showcased a transistor-based car ignition system at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, replacing traditional coils/magnetos;

➁ The system used a flywheel as a generator to induce high voltage, initially targeting racing cars with potential for broader adoption;

➂ The article reflects on historical advancements in automotive electronics and semiconductor applications.

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electronicsforu
5 months ago

World’s First GaN Transistor With Integrated Schottky Diode

➀ Infineon Technologies AG has unveiled the world's first industrial-grade GaN transistor family with an integrated Schottky diode.

➁ This innovation, called CoolGaN Transistor G5 series, enhances efficiency and simplifies design for various industrial applications.

➂ It targets telecom, servers, DC-DC converters, USB-C chargers, PSUs, and motor drives, addressing challenges faced by engineers using GaN technology.

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electronicsweekly
5 months ago

100V GaN transistor will integrate Schottky diode for hard switching

➀ Infineon is planning a 100V GaN transistor with an integrated Schottky diode for hard-switched power topologies;

➁ The lack of body diode in GaN-based topologies can lead to higher power losses due to the larger effective body diode voltage;

➂ The new device is designed to reduce dead-time and maintain efficiency by connecting a Schottky diode in anti-parallel with the GaN transistor.

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tomshardware
6 months ago

The week in chip news: Intel gets a new CEO, China chip smuggling, AMD dominates

➀ Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, raising concerns about potential layoffs and the future of Intel Foundry.

➁ China's chip smuggling continues with individuals and companies importing restricted AI servers, while Huawei is accused of tricking TSMC into manufacturing banned processors.

➂ AMD releases the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, dominating Intel's chips in gaming performance with its 3D V-Cache technology.

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tomshardware
6 months ago

Intel reaches 'exciting milestone' for 18A 1.8nm-class wafers with first run at Arizona fab

➀ Intel has achieved an exciting milestone with the first run of 18A (1.8nm-class) wafers at its Arizona fab;

➁ The milestone involves transferring the new fabrication process to a brand-new facility in Arizona;

➂ Intel plans to mass produce compute chiplets for Panther Lake processors and Xeon 7 processors for datacenters using the 18A technology.

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electronicsweekly
9 months ago

US Transistor Sales Average Ten Million A Month

➀ During the first 10 months of 1960, US manufacturers averaged 10 million transistors sold per month, totaling nearly £9 million in value. This represented a 33% increase from the monthly average of 7.5 million units in 1959. ➁ The story from Electronics Weekly's January 25, 1961, issue mentioned that US manufacturers sold nearly 102 million transistors between January and October 1960, with an October total of 12.2 million units. ➂ The value of US factory transistor sales in the first 10 months of 1960 was £88 million, with a projection for the full year to reach around £100 million.
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electronicsweekly
9 months ago

Fable: The Gain Guy

➀ A contemporary of Shockley, Bardeen, and Brattain at Bell Labs was intrigued by the transistor invention and took some home to experiment with. He believed that pairing two low-gain transistors would create a device with higher current gain, expecting the gain to double from five to ten. However, he discovered an unexpected gain of 25. The discovery is named after him. ➁ The story illustrates the value of tinkering and unexpected results in scientific research. ➂ It serves as a moral lesson that experimentation can lead to significant discoveries.
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electronicsweekly
10 months ago

Supremacy And Survival In The Chip Business

➀ The article discusses the current state of the chip business and the competition between American companies like Intel and TSMC, with a focus on the importance of process technology. ➁ It highlights Intel's ambitious plan to surpass TSMC in four years and the challenges faced by both companies in developing new technologies. ➂ The article notes the historical trend of semiconductor industry innovation and the significance of the upcoming innovations in transistor and power delivery.
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electronicsforu
about 1 year ago

Two-Dimensional, Energy-Efficient Field-Effect Transistor

➀ A team of engineers has developed a new two-dimensional, low-power field-effect transistor, overcoming key barriers in chip design. ➁ The innovation focuses on resolving high gate leakage and low dielectric strength issues, critical for miniaturization. ➂ The use of single-crystalline aluminum oxide as a dielectric marks a significant advancement in transistor technology.
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tomshardware
about 1 year ago

New transistors switch at nanosecond speeds and deliver remarkable durability — ferroelectric material transistor could revolutionize electronics, say MIT scientists

❶ MIT scientists have developed a new ferroelectric material transistor with nanosecond switching speeds and exceptional durability. ❷ This technology could significantly enhance high-performance computing and energy efficiency, particularly crucial for AI technologies. ❸ The transistor shows no signs of degradation after 100 billion switches, potentially revolutionizing archival flash storage.
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