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China Develops 2D Transistors For Faster Future

China has unveiled a breakthrough in transistor technology with the development of a state-of-the-art 2D transistor that could revolutionize processor speeds and energy efficiency. Led by Professor Hailin Peng at Peking University, researchers have created a Gate-All-Around Field-Effect Transisto...

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Qatar Airways Cargo Launches TechLift Solution for Semiconductor Industry

Qatar Airways Cargo has launched TechLift, a specialized air cargo solution designed to meet the unique transportation needs of the semiconductor industry. Featuring advanced technologies like real-time monitoring, shock-absorbing equipment, and priority loading, TechLift ensures the safe and eff...

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Chinese Nuclear Battery Provides 100 Years of Power

China has introduced a groundbreaking innovation in energy storage: a miniature nuclear battery, the BV100, capable of powering devices for up to 100 years without recharging. Developed by Betavoltaic, this tiny battery uses nickel-63 as a power source and utilizes beta decay to produce a steady ...

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Tree Gum Could Be The Source To Longer Lasting Supercapacitors

A team from the University of Glasgow has developed a longer-lasting, eco-friendly supercapacitor using gum kondagogu—an organic tree extract. This breakthrough not only boosts performance but also tackles e-waste by introducing biodegradable materials into electronics. The article explores the...

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Jelly-Like Electrolytes for Flexible Lithium Batteries

UC Berkeley researchers have developed a jelly-like lithium-ion battery designed for soft robotics and wearable electronics. Using a hydrogel electrolyte and a zwitterionic polymer, the battery is flexible, self-healing, and can withstand cuts and bends—all while maintaining decent energy densi...

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics to supply MLCCs to BYD

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has secured a major deal to supply multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to Chinese EV giant BYD, signaling a shift in global automotive power dynamics. As BYD ramps up production to a staggering 55 million EVs, questions arise about how China scaled so quickly—and wha...

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Battery-Free Sensors Operating on Trains For Real-Time Sensing

Glasgow University spinout RX Watt has developed battery-free sensors for real-time monitoring in rail carriages. Powered wirelessly via radio waves, these retrofit-friendly sensors track temperature, vibration, and wear—eliminating the need for batteries or wired power. Successfully tested at ...

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China US Tariffs – China Changes Definition of Origin to hurt US suppliers

China’s new chip-origin rules target U.S. semiconductor exports by basing import duties on wafer fabrication location, undermining American chipmakers’ access to the Chinese market. While the U.S. scrambles with reactive policy, China’s long-term semiconductor strategy is paying off—posin...

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China Team Develops 6000 Transistor Chip with 2D Transistors

Chinese researchers at Fudan University have unveiled RV32-WUJI, the most advanced 2D-material-based microprocessor to date, constructed from molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) and just three atoms thick. Packing 5,931 transistors into a functional 32-bit RISC-V CPU, the chip demonstrates that 2D semi...

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Why Input Linearity Matters in RF Receiver Design

Qorvo recently published a blog on the importance of input linearity in RF receiver design, written with contributions from David Corman (Chief Systems Architect) and David Schnaufer (Corporate, Technical Marketing Manager). The original article explores how balancing input linearity with noise f...

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