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SRC Recognizes University Professors for Excellence in Microelectronics Research

Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC), the world's leading university-research consortium for semiconductors and related technologies, today announced the top professors in chip research for 2010.

15 Sep 2010

New Grant Supports Development of Nano-Enhanced DNA Sequencing Technologies

Stuart Lindsay, a researcher at ASU's Biodesign Institute, has been awarded a new three-year $860,000 grant to continue his team’s innovative efforts to develop low-cost DNA sequencing aimed at becoming a routi...

15 Sep 2010

Synopsys' CustomSim 45nm Simulation Solution Chosen by eMemory Technology

Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that eMemory Technology, Inc. has selected Synopsys' CustomSim™ solution for all of its circuit simulation needs.

From Synopsys, Inc. 15 Sep 2010

Researchers Study Molecular Dynamics at Crystal Surface Using Spectroscopy Technique

Because one of the main bottlenecks in determining the structure of protein molecules is producing good isolated single crystals, improved crystallization techniques would be useful in a wide range of genomics and pharma...

15 Sep 2010

Biomedical Engineers Develop New On-Chip Method for Bacterial Analysis

A new "on-chip" method for sorting and identifying bacteria has been created by biomedical engineers at Taiwan's National Cheng Kung University.

15 Sep 2010

Nanoscale Engineering Can Address Solar Energy Challenge

Driven by rapid global industrialization, finite fossil fuel reserves, and the high cost of many alternative energy options, meeting the world’s energy challenge may demand novel solutions. One potential solution has its roots in the ubiquitous industrial invention: the factory.

15 Sep 2010

New Scanning Probe Microscopy Helps to Visualize Functioning of Lithium-Ion Batteries

As industries and consumers increasingly seek improved battery power sources, cutting-edge microscopy performed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is providing an unprecedented perspective on...

15 Sep 2010

Berkeley Design Automation, MunEDA Combine Solution to Advance Nanometer IC Analysis

Berkeley Design Automation, Inc., provider of the Analog FastSPICE™ unified circuit verification platform (AFS Platform), and MunEDA™, provider of the circuit analysis and sizing software WiCkeD™, today announced validation of the interoperability of their products to accelerate the analysis and optimization of analog, RF and mixed-signal circuits by 5x-50x.

15 Sep 2010

NanoBusiness 2010 Conference to be Held from September 27 to 28

The NanoBusiness Alliance, the world's leading nanotechnology trade association, today announced details of its conference program for the 9th annual NanoBusiness 2010 conference and exhibition, which returns to Chic...

15 Sep 2010

Construction Industry Benefits from Use of Nanomaterials

A new genre of construction materials, made with particles barely 1/50,000th the width of a human hair, is about to play a big role in the building of homes, offices, bridges, and other structures, according to the latest episode in the American Chemical Society's (ACS) award-winning podcast series, "Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions."

15 Sep 2010

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

WBT Innovation Marketplace Announces 9th Annual Forum

WBT Innovation Marketplace, formerly WBTshowcase, enthusiastically announces its ninth annual forum offering a prescreened, pre-prepped collection of undiscovered companies and intellectual property emanating from top universities, labs and research institutions from across the country.

15 Sep 2010

Brion Technologies Introduces New Software for EUV Lithography Process

Next generation semiconductor production will be facilitated by a new product introduced today by Brion Technologies, a division of ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) (Amsterdam:ASML). Brion’s new Tachyon NXE provides accurate ...

15 Sep 2010