A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME)

A silicon waveguide that converts the polarization mode of light could speed up the operation of photonic circuits

Nanopillars significantly boost the power conversion efficiency of thin-film solar cells

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

A silicon-based microfluidic chip that distinguishes different viral strains shows potential for the quick on-site diagnosis of infectious diseases

Electron resonances could greatly enhance the response of the photodetectors critical to the operation of optical chips

Ultrasmall silicon wires could detect subtle changes in estrogen receptor-binding DNA sequences that are implicated in breast cancer

Researchers have developed a tunable, low-cost laser device that could help advance fiber-optic communications

A new architecture for optical fiber networks promises more cost-efficient fiber-optic networks for the consumer market

Photonics and microelectromechanical systems fabricated separately on different wafers can now be aligned precisely by finishing with a single processing step

A device based on silicon nanowires can detect dengue viruses in less than 30 minutes

A new breed of microfluidic devices can accelerate drug discovery by making it possible to assess the effects of thousands of drug candidates on ion channels simultaneously

Morpholino-based biosensors are more stable, more specific and more sensitive than conventional biosensors for DNA detection