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Novelics' New coolSRAM-6T Memory IP Available in 40nm Technology

Novelics Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor embedded memory IP, today announced the expansion of its portfolio with the addition of coolSRAM-6T embedded memory IP and MemQuest compiler which are enhanced with Novelics 3G optimizations.

15 Sep 2010

New 40nm System-on-Chip from Nufront Integrates ARM's Dual-Core Processor

Nufront, a leading Chinese high-tech company, and ARM® today announced the availability of Nufront’s first Computer System Chip NuSmart™ 2816, a 40nm system-on-chip that integrates a full computer system including a dual-core Cortex™-A9 MPCore™ implementation at 2GHz. With NuSmart™ 2816, Nufront is targeting ultra-thin laptop and All-in-One desktop markets, as well as netbook and tablet markets.

15 Sep 2010

Freescale Semiconductor Launches Advanced MEMS-Based Accelerometer Series

The global MEMS market is expected to expand by 11 percent in 2010, propelled by strong sales in mobile handsets, gaming controllers and digital cameras, according to iSuppli Corp.

15 Sep 2010

Spin Soliton Could Be a Hit in Cell Phone Communication

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have found theoretical evidence* of a new way to generate the high-frequency waves used in modern communication devices such as cell phones.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 14 Sep 2010

Altatech Semiconductor's JetLab Nanoprinting System to be Installed at Nanotechnology Center in Italy

To further enable its research in direct-write printing of micro- and nanoscale electronic devices, the Italian Institute of Technology's (IIT) Center for Nanoscience and Technology has purchased a JetLab® 4xl-A ...

14 Sep 2010

ASU Forms New Center for Photonics Innovation

Arizona State University’s expanding research, education and entrepreneurial endeavors in photonics engineering and science has led to formation of the Center for Photonics Innovation.

From Arizona State University 14 Sep 2010

Scientists Develop New Sensor for Artificial Skin

The light, tickling tread of a pesky fly landing on your face may strike most of us as one of the most aggravating of life's small annoyances. But for scientists working to develop pressure sensors for artificial skin for use on prosthetic limbs or robots, skin sensitive enough to feel the tickle of fly feet would be a huge advance.

14 Sep 2010

UC Riverside Team Studies Movement of Molecular Machines

Molecular machines can be found everywhere in nature, for example, transporting proteins through cells and aiding metabolism. To develop artificial molecular machines, scientists need to understand the rules that govern mechanics at the molecular or nanometer scale (a nanometer is a billionth of a meter).

From University of California at Riverside 14 Sep 2010

NSF Fund Awarded for Nanoconstruct Design Project

“With this support, we’ll be able to explore math questions that have never been raised before,” said Dr. Joanna Ellis-Monaghan, Saint Michael's College associate professor of mathematics, “an...

13 Sep 2010

New Artificial Skin Developed Using Semiconductor Nanowires

Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a pressure-sensitive electronic material from semiconductor nanowires that could one day give new meaning to the term "thin-skinned."

13 Sep 2010