As renewable energy becomes a larger part of the global energy mix, semiconductors are the tiny force transforming how we generate, store and manage power. They are folded into the fabric of our ...

The band gap is a crucial property of semiconductors that significantly impacts their use in various devices, including solar cells, transistors, and photocatalysts. Professor Quentin Ramasse, ...

The band gap is typically engineered for specific applications by breaking chemical bonds or introducing additional elements into the material. However, these processes can be complex and energy ...

Kelley explained that semiconductor revenue is expected to grow faster than the market in 2025, supported by second-half new product ramps. Krish Sankar, TD Cowen: Inquired about traction for EVOS ...

Some silicon-based semiconductors lack gallium, and specialized glasses can be substituted for germanium in certain infrared technologies. Solar cells are often doped with boron instead of gallium.

Experimentally obtained absorption edge is compared to the calculated energy band diagrams of bulk and (110) and (101) surfaces. The overall calculated electronic properties in conjunction with ...

China announced Tuesday it is banning exports to the United States of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications, as a general principle ...

China said in July 2023 it would require exporters to apply for licenses to send to the U.S. the strategically important materials such as gallium and germanium.

This effort resulted in a semiconductor device that achieved a 25% improvement in energy efficiency while maintaining high performance, marking a new benchmark in the industry.

Taiwan Semiconductor braces for electricity costs in Taiwan surpassing its global sites. Rising energy prices in Taiwan may affect semiconductor production expansion plans. Geopolitical tensions ...