Laser Deposition of Sulfur Enables Next-Gen Electronics

By Dan Crippen

A team in the US has developed a (relatively) simple way to execute 2D lithography in semiconductor manufacturing that stands to usher in a new era of electronics. What they are doing is using nano-meter thick MoSe2 crystal semiconductors and coating them with a protective silicon layer. The silicon layer provides the design for the semiconductor,…

Super-Efficient LEDs

By Dan Crippen

An innovation that continues along the path of creating greater efficiency in our contemporary lifestyles, researchers at the University of Toronto have been playing around with the photovoltaic properties of perovskite when combined with quantum dots. Perovskite has recently emerged in the electronics sector as a key prospect for implementing greater efficiency in semiconducting materials.…

Honey I Shrunk the Chip

By Dan Crippen

As innovation in technology continues to shrink devices that are more powerful than their predecessors, Moore’s Law remains a constant. Moore’s Law state that every two years computers computers end up doubling in processing power, and IBM is looking to ensure it’s survival. With much of the excitement about semiconductors starting to subside and industry…

Xilinx EOL Notices

By Dan Crippen

These PDNs were published on 08/18/2014, 04/20/2015 and 06/01/2015 and list all parts with the LTB dates of 01/18/2016, 12/31/2015 and 06/01/2016 respectively. Component Publish Date Replacement LTB Date XC17S100APD8C 4/20/2015 N/A 12/31/2015 XC17S100APD8I 4/20/2015 N/A 12/31/2015 XC17S100ASO20C 4/20/2015 N/A 12/31/2015 XC17S100ASO20I 4/20/2015 N/A 12/31/2015 XC17S150APD8C 4/20/2015 N/A 12/31/2015 XC17S150APD8I 4/20/2015 N/A 12/31/2015 XC17S150ASO20C 4/20/2015 N/A…

Disruption In The Kitchen

By Dan Crippen

Using radio frequency (RF) technology, Freescale Semiconductor hopes to revolutionize cooking. The technology is supposed to allow for precision controlled heating based on location, cycles and levels of cooking energy. When combined with the capabilities of a convection oven this appliance stands to become a quick-and-easy solution for every household. Alleviating the issues that arise…

Micron EOL Notices

By Dan Crippen

These PDNs were published on 02/04/2014 and 01/23/2015 and list all parts with the LTB dates of 07/23/2015 and 12/30/2015. Component Publish Date Replacement LTB Date MT8VDDT6464HDY-335J1 1/23/2015 N/A 7/23/2015 MT8VDDT12832UY-40BJ1 1/23/2015 N/A 7/23/2015 MT8VDDF6464AY-40BJ1 1/23/2015 N/A 7/23/2015 MT9LSDT1672AY-133L1 1/23/2015 N/A 7/23/2015 MT8VDDT6464HY-335J1 1/23/2015 N/A 7/23/2015 MT8VDDT6464HDY-40BJ1 1/23/2015 N/A 7/23/2015 MT8LSDT3264AY-133G1 1/23/2015 N/A 7/23/2015 MT8LSDT1664HY-13EL1 1/23/2015…