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 ...

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 ...