Silver-based atomic switches that create stable electrical connections between individual molecules and electrodes have been ...

Iron-on patches can repair clothing or add personal flair to backpacks and hats. And now they could power wearable tech, too.

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the essential building blocks behind almost all modern electronic devices. These components ...

Researchers have combined liquid metal and a heat-activated adhesive to create an electrically conductive patch that bonds to ...

MIT researchers have created 3D-printed logic gates that perform switching functions without semiconductors. This development could lead to more accessible electronics manufacturing, allowing devices ...

There is substantial and growing interest in the development of flexible electronic (FE) circuits. FE circuits allow conformability of circuits for greater functionality and lower production costs.

Multitasking circuits capable of reconfiguring themselves in real time and switching functions as the need arises -- this is the promising application stemming from a new discovery. Other potential ...

Circuit protection devices are safety components that are used in every electronic device and system, ranging from the smallest smartphones and wearables to high-reliability applications like ...

For some medical applications, the reliability of components is vital. Shiraz Vakharia of Knowles highlights some of the application-specific decisions medical device designers need to make. In the ...

Millions of patients have benefited from the innovative development of electronic medical devices – gadgets such as pacemakers or medicine dispensing agents implanted in the body for either diagnostic ...