New center for semiconductor research opened in Dresden

A flagship of semiconductor research with international reach is emerging in Dresden. Fraunhofer IPMS and Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID are bundling their competences and establishing the Center for Advanced CMOS & Heterointegration Saxony. The center will offer the complete value chain in 300 mm microelectronics, a prerequisite for high-tech research for future technologies. With Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID and […]

Towards Indoor Lighting-powered Thin-film, Flexible Solar Cells with Piezophototronics

Ritsumeikan University researchers demonstrate improved photovoltaic cell performance using a piezoelectric semiconductor   Efforts to improve the performance of solar cells have led to the use of piezoelectric semiconducting materials as n-type (electron-rich) window layer materials. By combining with p-type (electron-deficient) optical absorbers, the bandgap at the p-n junction (interface) can be optimized for improved […]

Vishay VCNL3036X01 High-Resolution Proximity Sensors at TTI

Fort Worth, Texas  – TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is now stocking VCNL3036X01 Proximity Sensors from Vishay. These sensors are targeted to meet the requirements of various medical, process automation and industrial sensing applications. Vishay’s VCNL3036X01 integrates a proximity sensor (PS), a mux and a driver for up to three external […]