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

The rate of data transmission over plastic optical fibers can be increased by controlling modal dispersion with simple and robust tapers on each end

New signal processing scheme allows long-term cardiac monitoring

Design optimization could help maximize the power conversion efficiency of thin-film silicon solar cells

A heat-responsive imaging device can pinpoint the exact location of abnormal tissues in the digestive tract

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

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

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

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