Student invents silicon chip alternative

upi.com     May 14, 2008            

TROY, N.Y., May 14 (UPI) -- A doctoral student has invented a transistor that has captured the attention of some of the largest U.S. and Japanese automobile companies. Even before Weixiao Huang earned his doctorate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, his invention was seen as possibly... [read full story]                    

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Rensselaer student invents alternative to silicon chip

eurekalert.org     May 13, 2008          

Even before Weixiao Huang received his doctorate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, his new transistor captured the attention of some of the biggest American and Japanese automobile companies. The 2008 graduate's invention could replace one of the most common pieces of technology in the world...                    

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Student Invents Alternative to Silicon Chip

newswise.com     May 13, 2008          

Even before Weixiao Huang received his doctorate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, his new transistor captured the attention of some of the biggest American and Japanese automobile companies. The 2008 graduate's invention could replace one of the most common pieces of technology in the...                    

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Rensselaer student invents alternative to silicon chip

physorg.com     May 13, 2008          

Even before Weixiao Huang received his doctorate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, his new transistor captured the attention of some of the biggest American and Japanese automobile companies. The 2008 graduate`s invention could replace one of the most common pieces of technology in the...                    

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Alternative To The Silicon Chip

redorbit.com     May 13, 2008          

Posted on: Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 13:55 CDT Even before Weixiao Huang received his doctorate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, his new transistor captured the attention of some of the biggest American and Japanese automobile companies. Huang, who comes from humble roots as the son of farmers...                    

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Revolutionary Transistor Invented at Rensselaer

softpedia.com     May 14, 2008          

A new invention that could replace the silicon transistor for high-power and high-temperature applications has recently captured the attention of American and Japanese automobile companies. A transistor based on a gallium nitride material, which can reduce power consumption and improve the...                    

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Rensselaer student invents alternative to silicon chip

brightsurf.com     May 14, 2008          

Troy, N.Y. - Even before Weixiao Huang received his doctorate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, his new transistor captured the attention of some of the biggest American and Japanese automobile companies. Huang, who comes from humble roots as the son of farmers in rural China, has invented a...                    

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Student invents silicon chip alternative

politicalgateway.com     May 14, 2008          

TROY, N.Y., May 14 (UPI) -- A doctoral student has invented a transistor that has captured the attention of some of the largest U.S. and Japanese automobile companies. Even before Weixiao Huang earned his doctorate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, his invention was seen as possibly...                    

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The Great Silicon Alternative

impactlab.com     May 15, 2008          

Chips made from Every household is filled with dozens of silicon-based electronics, whose main component is usually a silicon-based transistor. But now, a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute student’s invention could replace this technology with a new generation of transistors that will not only cut...                    

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Student invents silicon chip alternative

themoneytimes.com     May 15, 2008          

Teaser: Troy, N.Y. -- A doctoral student has invented a transistor that has captured the attention of some of the largest U.S. and Japanese automobile companies. Story: Even before Weixiao Huang earned his doctorate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, his invention was seen as possibly...                    

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