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Chip uses 30,000 times less power in sleep mode

Chip uses 30,000 times less power in sleep mode

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a low-power microchip which they claim uses 30,000 times less power in sleep mode, and 10 times less in active mode, than comparable commercially available chips..
Staff Writers Jun 20 2008 7:59AM Hardware
GaN transistors to replace silicon in 'extreme' devices

GaN transistors to replace silicon in 'extreme' devices

A chemical compound known as gallium nitrade (GaN) could replace silicon for high-power and high-temperature electronics.
Liz Tay May 27 2008 7:34AM Hardware
Asia leads chip making growth

Asia leads chip making growth

Spending on chip making equipment increased worldwide last year, with growth in Asia far outpacing other regions, according to newly published research data..
Simon Burns Apr 18 2008 1:19PM Hardware
Global chip and electronics sales slump

Global chip and electronics sales slump

Global semiconductor and electronic equipment suppliers are feeling the pressure of the economic downturn with many already facing slowing demand in 2008, new research reveals..
Robert Jaques Apr 10 2008 7:31AM Hardware
The death of the silicon computer chip

The death of the silicon computer chip

The reign of the silicon chip is over, according to physicists who predict that the conventional silicon chip has no longer than four years left to run.
Liz Tay Mar 28 2008 3:17PM Hardware
Fighting fraud with chip & PIN

Fighting fraud with chip & PIN

Chip and PIN credit cards are hitting Australian shores. Negar Salek, demystifies the emerging secure payment technology and its potential benefits.
Negar Salek Mar 27 2008 12:12PM Security
Chip lock aims to end hardware piracy

Chip lock aims to end hardware piracy

Pirated microchips based on stolen blueprints could soon be a thing of the past thanks to computer engineers at Rice University and the University of Michigan.
Robert Jaques Mar 7 2008 7:16AM Security
Hackers claim RFID smart-card hack, but chip vendor disagrees

Hackers claim RFID smart-card hack, but chip vendor disagrees

A semiconductor company on Tuesday disputed claims by a hacker that he can access the firm's radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips to jeopardise the security of billions of credit card users.
Jim Carr Mar 6 2008 10:42AM Security
Researchers warn of chip and Pin flaws

Researchers warn of chip and Pin flaws

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have warned that chip and Pin machines are not as secure as the banking industry claims.
Robert Jaques Feb 29 2008 2:20PM Security
Memory chip prices remain weak

Memory chip prices remain weak

Buyers of memory chips can look forward to stable or falling prices as supply continues to outstrip demand, analysts in Japan say..
Simon Burns Jan 22 2008 7:05AM Hardware
Boffins automate silicon chip debugging

Boffins automate silicon chip debugging

US researchers have developed a technology that automates the process of debugging silicon chip designs..
Robert Jaques Nov 8 2007 7:35AM Hardware
China's top chip maker hit by DRam decline

China's top chip maker hit by DRam decline

China's largest contract chip maker is the latest firm to report losses from the continuing fall in prices of DRam memory chips.
Simon Burns Nov 1 2007 12:30PM Hardware
Nintendo raids Wii mod chip factory

Nintendo raids Wii mod chip factory

Nintendo has raided a factory that it claims was making devices used to pirate games for its Wii and DS games consoles. Working with local authorities, Nintendo representatives seized more than 10,000 game copying devices and modification chips from the factory in Hong Kong two weeks ago, Nintendo announced in a press statement..
Simon Burns Oct 24 2007 2:59PM Hardware
AMD unveils triple-core desktop chip

AMD unveils triple-core desktop chip

AMD is to include a triple-core chip in the line-up for its forthcoming Phenom desktop processors. The company said there is a gap in the market for a product with more performance than dual-core chips, but which costs less than current quad-core processors.
Daniel Robinson Sep 18 2007 8:26PM Hardware
Italian police fry Phish & Chip gang

Italian police fry Phish & Chip gang

A 26-strong European phishing gang has been broken up following the arrest of its members.
Clement James Aug 22 2007 7:14AM Security
PC recovery benefits chip and drive makers

PC recovery benefits chip and drive makers

PC market growth is helping to boost orders for CPUs and hard disk drives, according to analysts in Asia.
Simon Burns Jul 26 2007 2:54PM Hardware
Philips dumps flat screen and chip business

Philips dumps flat screen and chip business

Concentrating on medical and lighting for the future.
Iain Thomson Jul 17 2007 2:04PM Hardware
Three-in-one memory chip to shrink gadgets

Three-in-one memory chip to shrink gadgets

SST promises cheaper, faster, smaller kit.
Andrew Charlesworth Jul 16 2007 6:15AM Hardware
Asian chip makers open their wallets

Asian chip makers open their wallets

Samsung alone to spend US$6.74bn this year.
Simon Burns Jun 27 2007 1:23PM Hardware
IBM picks BASF for 32nm chip

IBM picks BASF for 32nm chip

Pair to collaborate on new lithography processes.
Shaun Nichols Jun 26 2007 12:47PM Hardware

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