Recent #energy efficiency news in the semiconductor industry

7 months ago

➀ The Fraunhofer IWU, in collaboration with MARK Metallwarenfabrik GmbH and DEVAD GmbH, has successfully integrated ultrasound vibrations into industrial deep drawing processes with frequencies up to 500 cycles per minute using the VibroDraw method.

➁ The technique reduces friction significantly, leading to less material stress, surface damage, and cracking.

➂ The research team, led by Martin Mädlow, achieved a 20% reduction in friction by using the matrix in the forming process, with potential for further improvement.

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7 months ago

➀ The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and Antaios have made a breakthrough in storage technology with SOT-MRAM;

➁ The technology offers an efficient and powerful solution for data processing and storage, potentially replacing cache memory in computer architecture;

➂ The innovation reduces energy consumption by over 50% compared to existing storage technologies, improving efficiency by 30%, and reducing the input current by 20%.

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8 months ago

➀ Researchers at Purdue University have developed a transparent conducting polymer, n-doped poly(benzodifurandione) (n-PBDF), which could revolutionize electrochromic displays by making them more sustainable and energy-efficient.

➁ The n-PBDF polymer acts as both a transparent conductor and an ion-storage material, simplifying device architecture and reducing power consumption.

➂ The team plans to improve film uniformity, expand compatibility with other electrochromic materials, and explore applications in batteries, solar cells, and organic LEDs.

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9 months ago
➀ Kioxia Corporation and Nanya Technology have developed a low-power DRAM technology called OCTRAM, which uses oxide-semiconductor transistors for ultra-low leakage and high efficiency. The technology aims to significantly reduce power consumption in AI, post-5G communication, and IoT devices. ➁ The OCTRAM features a cylindrical-shaped InGaZnO vertical transistor as its cell transistor, offering enhanced memory density. ➂ The technology achieves a high 'on' current exceeding 15μA per cell and an 'off' current as low as 1aA per cell, reducing energy leakage to negligible levels.
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9 months ago
1. Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. owns one of the youngest and most efficient fleets in the tanker business; 2. Each vessel is equipped with scrubbers, leading to fuel cost savings and compliance with IMO 2020 regulations; 3. Modern tankers are more fuel efficient, and ECO has demonstrated the ability to earn higher charter rates compared to the VLCC and Suezmax markets.
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9 months ago
➀ The article discusses the increasing prevalence of new technology in elevator and escalator designs, driven by the growing urban population and the need for energy-efficient solutions. ➁ It highlights the importance of reducing power consumption and protecting sensitive circuitry from external threats. ➂ The article provides recommendations for robust and energy-efficient elevator power control panels and cabin systems, focusing on circuit protection, sensing, and efficient control.
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9 months ago
➀ The Technische Universität Ilmenau launches the 'Ilmenau School of Green Electronics' to develop climate-neutral information technology; ➁ The project is funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung with nearly 5.2 million euros over four years; ➂ The initiative focuses on energy-efficient computing and bio-inspired microelectronics, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of IT hardware.
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➀ Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a groundbreaking tool for energy-efficient movement in robots; ➁ The tool applies the principle of natural oscillation patterns to robots, enabling them to move with unprecedented efficiency; ➂ The research is centered around BERT, a four-legged robot, which demonstrates the effectiveness of this new approach.
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9 months ago
➀ Researchers at Chiba University have developed an optical cooling method using perovskite quantum dots; ➁ The technique, based on anti-Stokes photoluminescence, allows materials to cool by emitting photons with more energy than they absorb; ➂ The research could improve cooling technologies for industries like semiconductor manufacturing and medical devices.
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10 months ago
➀ The Wuppertal Institute highlights the potential of smart meters for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in NRW, Germany, emphasizing energy efficiency and cost reduction. ➁ The challenges for SMEs to effectively use smart meters include lack of information and suitable software. ➂ The report proposes solutions such as information services, scalable software, and policy support to enable SMEs to benefit from smart metering.
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➀ Researchers from the University of Texas have developed a new colloidal thermal interface material that significantly improves thermal qualities by adding ceramic powder to liquid metal. ➁ The new TIM could reduce the cost and complexity of cooling power-hungry systems, with the potential to cut the energy needed for cooling pumps by 65%. ➂ The technology could enable sustainable cooling in energy-intensive applications, such as data centers and aerospace.
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10 months ago

➀ Stanford University is researching a hybrid memory that combines the density of DRAM with the speed of SRAM, funded by CHIPS and Science Act.

➁ The research is part of the California Pacific Northwest AI Hardware Center project, which will receive $16.3 million from the US Department of Defense.

➂ The team, led by H.S. Philip Wong, focuses on developing more energy-efficient hardware for AI, with memory being the core.

➃ The hybrid gain cell memory combines the small footprint of DRAM with the almost as fast speed of SRAM.

➄ The gain cell, similar to DRAM, uses a second transistor instead of a capacitor to store data, with the data stored as charge on the gate of the transistor.

➅ Reading signals are无损 in the gain cell, and the reading transistor provides gain to the storage transistor during reading.

➆ Liu and Wong's mixed gain cell memory, combining silicon read transistors with indium tin oxide write transistors, overcomes limitations and achieves a data retention time of over 5000 seconds.

➇ These hybrid storage cells can be integrated into logic chips, potentially changing the way memory is used in computers.

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10 months ago
➀ The article discusses the energy consumption of train heating, cooling, and battery management systems. ➁ It highlights the efficiency of the DB-Baureihe 490, which uses a heat pump and waste heat recovery. ➂ The study suggests that integrated thermal management can improve the efficiency and range of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell trains.
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11 months ago
➀ Researchers at ICFO have developed a post-deposition in situ passivation technique to minimize surface defects in eco-friendly solar cells, achieving a new efficiency record; ➁ The technique improves surface passivation and optoelectronic properties of nanocrystal ink films, leading to higher efficiency solar cells; ➂ The team synthesized AgBiS2 nanocrystal ink with a multifunctional molecular agent for enhanced performance.
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