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Ring design could be used in telecom, medicine and more
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Traditional processors are inefficient in certain contexts, wasting energy on data movement rather than computation. As a result, the industry is shifting focus to maximizing performance per watt, highlighting the need to rethink compute architecture to meet real-world constraints.
Enhancement-mode and depletion-mode MOSFETs are types of field-effect transistors with opposite default states—normally off vs. normally on. This guide breaks down their behavior, biases, equations, real-world uses, and 2025 tech trends.
Zener diodes are unique semiconductor devices designed to operate in reverse bias and maintain a stable voltage. This article explains how a Zener diode works, from its quantum-tunneling breakdown mechanism to practical uses in voltage regulation and circuit protection.
Researchers from ITMO University and POSTECH in South Korea have merged a metasurface and a 2D semiconductor to produce a next-gen light-emitting element that is 1,600 times brighter than a semiconductor surface and even more durable and thinner than same-brightness analogs.
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Desoldering is the process of removing solder to detach components from a PCB. Whether you're repairing hardware, modifying a design, or salvaging parts, this hands-on guide walks you through the tools, techniques, and safety tips every electronics pro needs.
PCB etching is a chemical process that removes copper to form circuits. This guide covers fast etchants, FeCl₃ reactions, AI-driven optimization, aerospace standards, and sustainable methods for high-density PCBs in 5G and medical applications.
The EIT series encompasses a range of technologies, with each installment focusing on specific engineering challenges and how sensor integration, power optimization, and design-for-sustainability principles are reimagining sustainable electronics from the ground up.
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Researchers at ETH Zurich and Empa have developed a new image sensor made of perovskite. This semiconductor material enables better colour reproduction and fewer image artefacts with less light. Perovskite sensors are also particularly well suited for machine vision.
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Plasma Science and Fusion Center researchers created a superconducting circuit that could one day replace semiconductor components in quantum and high-performance computing systems.
Ball Grid Array (BGA) is a high-density packaging technology using solder balls for connections. This guide covers BGA design principles, performance advantages, modern applications (2000+ pins in 45mm), and cutting-edge implementation techniques for engineers.
Michigan Engineers are leading hardware efforts to enable the AI required for full autonomy.
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