Tag: magnetic

Scientists explore magnetic properties of semiconductors 
By Sylvie Barak | Nov 28, 2008 | Comment Now 
Some specially built semiconductors have been found to display important magnetic properties which could lead to the development of smaller, faster gadgets.
 
Hard drive failures down to 'magnetic avalanche' 
By Robert Jaques | Jul 18, 2007 | Comment Now 
Wobbly polarity key to preventing data loss. Scientists have published new research that can help prevent the "magnetic avalanches" that wipe computer hard drives clean.
 
Space boffins plan magnetic shields and smart dust 
By Iain Thomson | Apr 19, 2007 | Comment Now 
Conference suggests science fiction could shortly become science fact.
 
Magnetic breakthrough promises more powerful PCs 
By Robert Jaques | Dec 8, 2006 | Comment Now 
'Spintronic' devices could boost chip capacities.
 
Magnetic memory faces uncertain future 
By Tom Sanders | Jul 18, 2006 | Comment Now 
Promising technology has fallen into 'trough of disillusionment'.
 
Freescale debuts magnetic memory 
By Tom Sanders | Jul 11, 2006 | Comment Now 
MRAM promises to combine best of Flash and disk storage worlds.
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