[PR] Samsung Discovers New Material That Could Usher In the Next Generation of Semiconductors

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Researchers at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) have unveiled the discovery of a new material, called amorphous boron nitride (a-BN), in collaboration with Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) and the University of Cambridge. Published in the journal Nature, the study has the potential to accelerate the advent of the next generation of semiconductors.



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Recently, SAIT has been working on the research and development of two-dimensional (2D) materials – crystalline materials with a single layer of atoms. Specifically, the institute has been working on the research and development of graphene, and has achieved groundbreaking research outcomes in this area such as the development of a new graphene transistor as well as a novel method of producing large-area...

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[Grimlakin]

This is interesting so an atom thin insulator to help achieve electrical isolation. Man that has to be a PAIN IN THE *** to manipulate.

Though thankfully it only needs the low temperature of 400C... or 752 degrees Fahrenheit. Seriously that's not that high considering home ovens can easily get close to 500.

 

[Zarathustra]

Interesting stuff indeed. I wonder how long until it makes its way into saleable product.

 

[Dan_D]

Interesting stuff indeed. I wonder how long until it makes its way into saleable product.

3-5 years at a minimum.