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Archer Materials Limited, a pioneering semiconductor company at the forefront of advancing the quantum computing and medical diagnostics industries, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone. In a recent development, Archer demonstrated multiplexing readout for its cutting-edge Biochip graphene field effect transistor ("gFET") device. This remarkable achievement involves the successful utilization of single-device multiplexing, utilizing four advanced gFETs as sensors. These sensors have been seamlessly integrated into the Archer advanced Biochip platform, which was initially unveiled on September 14, 2023. This breakthrough is of immense significance as Archer's ultimate aim is to harness the multiplexing capability within the Biochip for the simultaneous testing of multiple diseases on a single chip. Archer has invested in designing and developing new hardware and software systems that enable the simultaneous readout of signals from four advanced gFET sensors on a single chip. This is a significant leap forward from the earlier generation of the Biochip system, which was introduced on November 16, 2022, and was limited to activating one sensor at a time. The newly enhanced Biochip system, equipped with multiplexing capabilities, not only offers automated, hands-free operation but also integrates liquid handling automation and data acquisition. Archer's in-house software facilitates real-time display of all single and time series measurements from the four gFET sensors, all at once. Commenting on this groundbreaking demonstration of multiplexing readout, Dr. Mohammad Choucair, the CEO of Archer Materials Limited, expressed his excitement, saying: "Archer is now able to demonstrate readout, or a signal, from multiple graphene sensors and liquid samples coming from the Biochip, which is a step-change in advancing towards the potential to sense multiple disease samples at once, on a single chip. The progress made by the Archer team to demonstrate multiplex detection, and the support of our commercial foundry partners in the manufacture of Archer’s Biochip devices, will be applied towards the function and operation of the Biochip in targeting biologically relevant molecules. Moving testing for diseases from the lab onto a chip has the potential to create better access to healthcare for those who might not have it and can therefore help improve patient outcomes. #QuantumComputing #MedicalDiagnostics #Semiconductors #BiochipTechnology #GrapheneSensors #Innovation #HealthcareTech #TechAdvancements #Multiplexing #HealthcareAccess #ArcherMaterials

#Embedded #IoTMEMS LEUVEN (Belgium), 14 August, 2023—Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, presents the successful integration of a pinned photodiode structure in thin-film image sensors. With the addition of a pinned-photogate and a transfer gate, the superior absorption qualities of thin-film imagers -beyond one µm wavelength- can finally be exploited, unlocking … Read More → "Imec integrates thin-film pinned photodiode into superior short-wave-infrared imaging sensors" https://lnkd.in/g9nhMJBU

🚀 Nanoscale Game-Changers: Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNT) 🌟 In the latest edition of our series, we dive into the world of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNT)! These cylindrical structures, consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms, boast unique physical, chemical, and mechanical properties that are transforming various industries. Key Highlights: 🔹 Electronics Revolution: SWCNTs act as semiconductors or metallic conductors, making them perfect for high-performance transistors, flexible displays, and touchscreens. 🔹 Medical Breakthroughs: With their high surface area and biocompatibility, SWCNTs are paving the way for advanced biosensors, targeted drug delivery systems, and early disease diagnostics. 🔹 Energy Innovations: SWCNTs enhance the capacity and durability of lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells, driving the creation of more efficient energy sources. 🌐 Industry Impact: IBM: Exploring SWCNT-based transistors operating at frequencies up to 10 GHz. Samsung Electronics & LG Electronics: Innovating with SWCNTs in flexible displays and sensors. Tesla: Enhancing battery energy density and durability with SWCNTs. Nanōmix & Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals: Leading in medical applications with SWCNT-based biosensors and RNA drug delivery systems. Future Prospects: 🔸 Compact, powerful electronic devices like quantum computers and wearable tech. 🔸 Personalized medicine with accurate diagnostics and targeted treatments. 🔸 Efficient, eco-friendly energy sources supporting the shift to renewable energy. Join the revolution in nanotechnology and discover how SWCNTs are shaping the future! #Nanotechnology #SWCNT #CarbonNanotubes #Innovation #Electronics #MedicalTech #EnergySolutions #FutureTech #SustainableEnergy #ResearchAndDevelopment 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g9YSKECC

🚀 Nanoscale Game-Changers: Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNT) 🌟 In the latest edition of our series, we dive into the world of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNT)! These cylindrical structures, consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms, boast unique physical, chemical, and mechanical properties that are transforming various industries. Key Highlights: 🔹 Electronics Revolution: SWCNTs act as semiconductors or metallic conductors, making them perfect for high-performance transistors, flexible displays, and touchscreens. 🔹 Medical Breakthroughs: With their high surface area and biocompatibility, SWCNTs are paving the way for advanced biosensors, targeted drug delivery systems, and early disease diagnostics. 🔹 Energy Innovations: SWCNTs enhance the capacity and durability of lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells, driving the creation of more efficient energy sources. 🌐 Industry Impact: IBM: Exploring SWCNT-based transistors operating at frequencies up to 10 GHz. Samsung Electronics & LG Electronics: Innovating with SWCNTs in flexible displays and sensors. Tesla: Enhancing battery energy density and durability with SWCNTs. Nanōmix & Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals: Leading in medical applications with SWCNT-based biosensors and RNA drug delivery systems. Future Prospects: 🔸 Compact, powerful electronic devices like quantum computers and wearable tech. 🔸 Personalized medicine with accurate diagnostics and targeted treatments. 🔸 Efficient, eco-friendly energy sources supporting the shift to renewable energy. Join the revolution in nanotechnology and discover how SWCNTs are shaping the future! #Nanotechnology #SWCNT #CarbonNanotubes #Innovation #Electronics #MedicalTech #EnergySolutions #FutureTech #SustainableEnergy #ResearchAndDevelopment 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g9YSKECC

Researchers develop device that can switch between photodetector and neuromorphic vision sensor a) Stepwise procedure for the fabrication of the GaN/Ga2O3/GaN TB heterostructure array device. b) Schematic diagram of the experimental set-up for the CVD synthesis of Ga2O3 TB NWs. Photodetectors and neuromorphic vision sensors are two typical optoelectronic devices that play important roles in sensing and processing optical information. Photodetectors have fast light response and high sensitivity, making them suitable for optical sensing, communication, and imaging systems. Neuromorphic vision sensors can perceive, store, and process light signals. Integrating photodetectors and neuromorphic vision sensors into a single device that can be switched according to application scenarios would undoubtedly enhance the integration level and broaden the application domains of optoelectronic devices. Recently, Assoc. Prof. Zhang Xinglai and Master student Feng Siyu from the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and their colleagues have developed a trench-bridged GaN/Ga2O3/GaN heterojunction array device. By manipulating the ionization and de-ionization processes of oxygen vacancies in Ga2O3, the device exhibits volatile and non-volatile photocurrents at low and high voltages, respectively. In other words, the roles of photodetector and neuromorphic vision sensor can be switched on a single device simply by adjusting the operating voltage. When operating as a photodetector at low voltage, the device demonstrates a fast photo-response speed and a high responsivity, enabling complex functionalities such as optically controlled logic circuits, photonic imaging, and optical communication. As a neuromorphic vision sensor at high voltage, the device is able to simulate neuron/synaptic functions, including paired pulse facilitation, transition from short-term to long-term plasticity, learning-experience behavior, and image memory. Furthermore, by using the device for image pre-processing, the recognition accuracy and efficiency of the images are improved. This study provides a novel approach to achieve advanced functions for both photodetectors and neuromorphic vision sensors on a single device. It presents prospects for developing robot vision systems and neuromorphic computing. #unitofbharat #neuromorphic #computing #Photodetectors #vision #memory #optical #communication

Chinese researchers have developed innovative smart contact lenses inspired by Mission Impossible 4, designed to revolutionize human-machine interaction (HMI). These lenses track eye movements using pupil-center corneal reflection and electrooculography (EOG), making them ideal for healthcare and augmented reality (AR) applications. Unlike traditional silicon chips, these lenses utilize radio frequency technology, eliminating the need for batteries and ensuring biocompatibility. Prof. Fei Xu, a co-author of the research, highlights the potential of these lenses to seamlessly blend virtual and real environments, marking a significant advancement in AR technology. The eye-tracking technology shows promising initial results but requires further precision improvements. The use of EOG for data collection presents potential skin risks. #Chinese #Researcher #Smart #Lenses

In his recent article, Professor Richard Hogg, Chief Technical Officer at III-V Epi, explains epitaxial regrowth and how GaAs is the key to unlocking new, semiconductor laser markets. First, he looks at the relatively mature, epitaxial regrowth process for indium phosphide (InP) lasers, commonly used in 5G, datacoms, telecoms and co-located optics applications. Richard then considers gallium arsenide (GaAs), a less mature material system, which suits a multitude of emerging, laser applications in industrial, biomedical imaging, datacomms, and sensing. Epitaxial regrowth better meets the need for greater heat dissipation; reduced optical loss; and the ever-increasing demand for photonics integration. It also brings the next-generation, device performance necessary for semiconductor lasers of the future. Read the full article on our website, here... https://lnkd.in/eUyD4ZRN

#Micro-#technology and lasers are now ubiquitous in our daily life. In next week's Swissphotonics lunch chat, Rui Protasio, Product Manager Laser Gas Detection and Myun-Sik Kim responsible for Principal Strategic Business Development at Axetris AG will talk about a unique #spectroscopical #solution based on #TDLAS (Tuneable Detection Laser Absorption Spectroscopy) solving several technical challenges in a compact and portable product. In addition, they will present their MEMS foundry fab allowing the production of #infrared-#sources and #micro-#optics. Different applications will be reviewed and synergies miniaturized systems like photonic integrated circuits (#pic) will be shown, see https://lnkd.in/e64CC6Yu Swissphotonics Axetris AG #spectroscopy #micro-#optics

Microfluidics: Revolutionizing Science from Labs to Lives. Dive into the future of precision fluid manipulation and its vast implications in healthcare, research, and beyond. Sponsored by RPMC Lasers. #Microfluidics #Innovation #Science https://lnkd.in/gp7u3BEy