Current trends in the development of microelectronics. Part 2 The article considers the economic aspects of the development of microelectronics, scaling issues, including the possibility of Moore Law’s termination or the extension of its action by Internet of Things. An attempt was made to analyze the alternatives of scaling in terms of production and technology, the prospects for the development of artificial intelligence as a replacement for Moore Law and the formation of new factors for IC market growth.
Diversification. How to avoid possible errors The article analyzes how to optimally organize the diversification of production and what equipment may be required for this. It is noted that the most optimal way of diversification is to use the potential of the enterprise: the presence of some unique technologies or designers that could create revolutionary new products.
Thick film resistor flicker noise study The article analyzes the results of experimental studies of thick film resistor’s flicker noise. The information on the measuring equipment and obtained dependences of noise density on frequency for test samples with different resistors are given.
Modelling of integrated magnetotransistors manufactured using CMOS technology The article considers modelling of two-collector magnetotransistors with horizontal and vertical arrangement of collectors. The parameters of magnetotransistors that are optimal for their use in magnetically sensitive integrated circuits are given.
Silicon detectors modelling in the design of readout electronics. Part 1 The article considers the main types of silicon detectors for ionizing radiation detection, equivalent electrical circuits and expressions for circuit elements evaluating. Based on the analysis of theoretical and experimental data a generalized three-dimensional model of a silicon detector for the development of readout electronics is proposed.
Instrument for non-contact testing of conductivity type of silicon ingots and wafers The article describes PN-100 tester (Semilab, Hungary) for determining the type of conductivity of silicon wafers (ingots) without the risk of damaging their surface. The compact and easy-to-use instrument allows you to avoid the large losses of time and money possible in case of mistake of semiconductor material supplier.
New GDM-7906x series universal voltmeters from GW Instek New GDM-79061/GDM-79060 line of voltmeters from GW Instek meets high requirements and demands of complex measurement applications developers in terms of measurement resources and performance. The article considers GDM-79061/GDM-79060 design features, main modes and differences from their equivalents.
Automation of production management: what is MES capable of Before developing technical requirements for companies that co-execute the project in the field of process control system (MES, Manufacturing Execution System), the management of the unit in which it is planned to implement the system should determine its scope of tasks. The article shows an approach within which a systematized list of technological and organizational production parameters controlled by MES as well as information and management support functions to be implemented in the system is formulated based on the automation goals.
Harmonic Drive wave gears The important components of today’s high-precision electromechanical systems are gearboxes, of which the most common are wave gears first introduced to the market by Harmonic Drive more than 45 years ago. The article describes the principle of operation and, design options of wave gears, features of the key series and the main parameters of Harmonic Drive products.
New solution for industrial communication networks – M8 connectors with D coding To create more compact equipment engineers have to consider the component that almost every device has: external interface, including connectors of communication networks. The newly developed M8 compact connector with new D coding meets all the requirements of industrial networks.
The use of 54 V brushless DC motors in server applications The article discusses the reasons why server manufacturers are migrating to 54-V brushless DC motors of fan drives for cooling electronics instead of 12-V BLDC motors. The design solution based on Microchip’s components for 54-V brushless DC motor control is presented.
Horizont-VS domestic secure virtualization platform An important role in creation of today’s IT infrastructure of state bodies and companies is played by virtualization software. The article discusses the virtual environment building on the example of the most common foreign and domestic software, presents the architecture and inter-module interaction of Horizont-VS domestic virtualization platform, as well as the results of its testing.