Most lab testing quietly inflates 2D transistor performance, research reveals

For nearly two decades, two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors have been studied as a complement or possible successor to silicon transistors, promising smaller, faster and more energy-efficient ...
Duke Pratt School of Engineering

Study Finds Next-Generation Transistor Performance Inflated in Most Lab Testing

Duke engineers show how a common device architecture used to test 2D transistors overstates their performance prospects in real-world devices.
Nanowerk

Common lab design inflates 2D transistor performance by up to six times

Lab architecture used to test 2D semiconductors artificially boosts performance metrics, making it harder to assess whether these materials can truly replace silicon.
EE World Online

Noise generator substitutes for tracking generator

For spectrum analyzers lacking a tracking generator, this broadband RF noise source is affordable and will help measure a ...

Here's How To Tell If A CR2032 Battery Is Bad

Found in Apple AirTags, the CR2032 button cell battery, also known as a coin battery, is actually surprisingly easy to test ...
Semiconductor Engineering

A Guide To Fast Switching GaN Challenges And Solutions

Gallium nitride (GaN) is an ideal material for applications requiring high switching speeds and minimal power losses. While ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Across The Vast Reaches Of The 3D Stack: Mastering ESD Verification In Advanced Semiconductor Design

In the vast reaches of the semiconductor cosmos, a silent menace lurks—one that can obliterate years of design work in a fraction of a nanosecond. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) verification stands as ...