Electronics

Computer simulations show how key properties of nanowires change as the diameter increases

A single polymer can be used to fabricate both thin-film transistors and solar cells

A passive alignment method offers an easy solution for fabricating integrated photonic circuits

Better insulation makes phase-change memory work faster and more efficiently

A germanium–tellurium alloy could form the basis for reconfigurable electronic switches

An electromechanical switch using a single magnetic plate delivers superior performance in a tiny package

An efficient model reveals how the distribution of power causes electrical noise in printed circuits

A highly specific electronic sensor array detects messenger RNA below femtomolar concentrations

Silicon-based photonic circuits achieve data transmission capabilities sufficient for next-generation devices

Distributing the components of printed wideband antennas across multiple stacked layers reduces their size by some 25%

An innovative printed microwave antenna uses a shorting bridge to improve performance over an ultrawide range of frequencies

A nanowire-based device may set the stage for the realization of next-generation ultrasmall memories