Semiconductors are the building blocks of modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones to satellites. This in-depth guide provides a comprehensive understanding of semiconductors' engineering principles and applications, delving into their fundamental concepts, materials, devices, manufacturing processes, and their impact on today's technology landscape.
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An edible robot made by EPFL scientists leverages a combination of biodegradable fuel and surface tension to zip around the water's surface, creating a safe - and nutritious - alternative to environmental monitoring devices made from artificial polymers and electronics.
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Functional inks are the backbone of printed electronics, transforming ordinary substrates like plastic, paper, or textiles into smart, interactive devices.
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This in-depth technical guide explains what is galvanic corrosion, covering the electrochemical mechanisms, influencing factors, consequences in electronics, and mitigation strategies in electronics, hardware, and industrial systems.
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With help from recent gifts, the Stanford Wearable Electronics Initiative eWEAR-X is supercharging its efforts to transform researchers inspiration into reality by augmenting the Ideation and Prototyping Lab and providing seed funding for members of the university community.
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