Silicon

NXP Ships Its 650 Millionth Silicon Tuner

This is the first year that the majority of flat-panel TVs are using silicon tuners instead of MOPLL-based can tuners.

New Juniper Software & Partnerships To Enhance Networking

The new capabilities combine technology with smart partnerships to help customers re-invent the experience and economics of networking

Microprocessors that run faster with the help of lasers

By fabricating tiny lasers directly on silicon, an international group of scientists has found a way that could make microprocessors run faster without consuming more power.

Indian-origin scientist develops 2D material that could outrun graphene in digital technology

Madhu Menon, physicist at the University of Kentucky, the new material is made up of silicon, boron and nitrogen, and is stable — which graphene lacks.

Indian-origin engineer discovers 2D semi-conducting material that could replace silicon

A team led by an Indian-origin engineer from the University of Utah has discovered a new kind of 2D semi-conducting material for electronics that opens the door for much speedier computers and smartphones that consume a lot less power.

IBM to invest $3 billion in cloud computing, Big Data research

According to IBM, these continued investments will accelerate the invention and introduction into product development for the company's differentiated computing systems for cloud, and big data analytics.

Intel Develops First Hybrid Silicon Laser

Intel and UC Santa Barbara lay the foundation of new age technology.

Smaller, Faster Carbon Nanotube Computers are on Their Way

An important breakthrough in developing nanotube-based computers has cleared a few roadblocks off its way. Researchers at IBM have figured out a way ...