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Record efficiency for perovskite solar cell surpasses silicon

Record efficiency for perovskite solar cell surpasses silicon

A team of researchers in Australia has made significant strides in the field of solar energy by achieving remarkable conversion efficiencies in perovskite solar cells that can rival traditional silicon cells. Led by Professor Lianzhou Wang at the University of Queensland, the...

Published on: April 17, 2025

UK power grid renewal frustratingly slow

UK power grid renewal frustratingly slow

A UK power equipment manufacturer is urging for the upcoming industrial strategy to provide more transparency regarding power grid upgrades in order to expedite the transition to clean technologies. The CEO of Fundamentals, Jon Hiscock, emphasized the importance of ambitious targets and...

Published on: April 16, 2025

Multicolored switching for optical computing

Multicolored switching for optical computing

Multicolored optical switching is an important phenomenon with potential applications in fields such as telecommunications and optical computing. From the Wasedi University report:Opaque materials can transmit light when excited by a high-intensity laser beam. This process, known as optical bleaching, induces a...

Published on: April 16, 2025

ASML targeted in latest round of US tariffs

ASML targeted in latest round of US tariffs

Recent developments in the semiconductor industry have put European and Japanese suppliers of semiconductor equipment in the crosshairs of potential US tariffs. The Bureau of Industry and Security at the US Department of Commerce is seeking public input on a national security...

Published on: April 16, 2025

Polar licenses Renesas GaN-on-Si technology for US production

Polar licenses Renesas GaN-on-Si technology for US production

Polar Semiconductor has recently announced a strategic agreement with Renesas Electronics Corporation to license their Gallium Nitride on Silicon D-Mode (GaN-on-Si) technology. This partnership will see Polar manufacturing high voltage 650-V Class GaN-on-Si devices for Renesas and other clients at its advanced...

Published on: April 16, 2025

Phantom Space partners with Ubotica for space edge AI

Phantom Space partners with Ubotica for space edge AI

Ubotica, a company based in Ireland, has secured a deal to provide cutting-edge edge AI technology for satellites being developed by Phantom Space in the United States. This partnership will enable Phantom Space to offer near-real-time analysis of images captured by Earth...

Published on: April 16, 2025

Multicolored Switching for Optical Computer Applications

Multicolored Switching for Optical Computer Applications

Multicolored optical switching opens new possibilities in advanced optical technologiesAccording to a report from Waseda University, opaque materials can transmit light when excited by a high-intensity laser beam, a process known as optical bleaching. This induces a nonlinear effect that temporarily alters...

Published on: April 16, 2025

Integrated SoC for Automotive Lighting

Integrated SoC for Automotive Lighting

Novosense Microelectronics has introduced a cutting-edge System-on-Chip (SoC) designed specifically for modern automotive ambient lighting systems. The NSUC1500-Q1, when paired with the high-precision NSLxxxxx series of linear LED drivers, offers a comprehensive solution for various automotive lighting applications, including conventional taillights, dynamic...

Published on: April 16, 2025

UK prepares for production of EV solid state batteries

UK prepares for production of EV solid state batteries

UK startup Ilika is making significant strides in the production of its solid-state batteries, with plans to send out samples to car manufacturers. The company is currently offering a 10Ah oxide-based solid-state battery cell for customer prototype testing and is in the...

Published on: April 16, 2025

Applied Materials Invests in Dutch Firm BESI

Applied Materials Invests in Dutch Firm BESI

US chip manufacturing equipment maker Applied Materials has recently acquired a 9 percent stake in BE Semiconductor Industries NV, a leading manufacturer of advanced packaging equipment based in Duiven, The Netherlands. The exact amount paid for this stake has not been disclosed...

Published on: April 15, 2025