Fast processing time, ultra thin thickness, and lower power requirements make ferroelectric materials the most preferred ones in microelectronic devices especially for random access memory (RAM). Increased developments in electronic hand-held devices is expected to boost the use of these materials for the next five years. Studies have conducted to further explore ferroelectric properties at different conditions to improve material performance as well as developing less toxic materials.The High-Tech Materials TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) provides intelligence on technologies, products, processes, applications, and strategic insights on various materials across industries. Some material technologies inclu
Fast processing time, ultra thin thickness, and lower power requirements make ferroelectric materials the most preferred ones in microelectronic devices especially for random access memory (RAM). Increased developments in electronic hand-held devices is expected to boost the use of these materials for the next five years. Studies have conducted to further explore ferroelectric properties at different conditions to improve material performance as well as developing less toxic materials.
The High-Tech Materials TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) provides intelligence on technologies, products, processes, applications, and strategic insights on various materials across industries. Some material technologies include lightweight materials, bio–based materials, ceramics, smart materials, fibers, nanomaterials, responsive materials, polymers, woven and non woven materials, polymers and plastics and packaging materials.
The Materials and Coatings cluster tracks research and innovation trends and developments across specialty chemicals, plastics, polymers, chemicals, bio-chemicals, metals, coatings, thinfilms, surface treatments, composites, alloys, oil and gas, fuel additives, fibers, and several other related technologies and its impact and application across industries.
Miniaturization, a move toward lower power consumption, and the need for enhanced features are driving innovations in the electronics sector. The Microelectronics cluster's focus areas include semiconductor manufacturing and design, flexible electronics, 3D integration/IC, MEMS and NEMS, solid state lighting, advanced displays, nanoelectronics, wearable electronics, brain computer interface, advanced displays, near field communication, and next generation data storage or memory.
Keywords: Ferroelectric, microelectronic, plastic crystals, switchable polarization, multiferroic
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