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

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

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

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

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