Silicon is the backbone of the semiconductor industry, but it's also interesting in its own right. Here's why it's so important in modern computing—and in many other applications.

We've had a really good run with silicon, but companies like TSMC have been seeking alternatives for a while, largely as a way of trying top keep up with Moore's law. Moore's law observed that the ...

Advances in technology to support AI and edge computing will likely drive a shift away from quartz timing toward silicon MEMS and precision timing.

Liquid crystal on silicon is one of three methods used to make a new class of displays known as microdisplays. In an LCoS set-up (), liquid crystals are placed in direct contact with a silicon ...

Silicon carbide (SiC) has emerged as a crucial material in the realm of high-end electronics, particularly for applications requiring high thermal conductivity, high hardness, and robust chemical ...

imec, a Belgium-based research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, has announced “a significant milestone in silicon photonics” with the successful demonstration of ...

Named after the indestructible crystal balls in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” Palantir’s mission was to use big data to help tackle terrorism and other threats.