When it comes to different materials available to engineers in the electronics industry, silicon has emerged as a clear leader. However, as products get smaller and more powerful, each printed circuit board is being asked to do the same while packing in more value for the cost. An issue arises due to the fact that transistors reach a point where they cannot get smaller to meet design needs due to limitations created by both power consumption and heat dissipation. Researchers at Harvard are tackling these problems by using a quantum material called a correlated oxide, which compares to the best silicon switches available and is able to withstand higher temperatures. As such, this material can be integrated into existing electronic devices and PCB fabrication methods to increase the productivity of high-energy applications.
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Source: http://www.seas.harvard.edu/news/2014/09/for-electronics-beyond-silicon-new-contender-emerges
