Advanced semiconductor materials based on flexible materials have achieved performance better than silicon based products, according to SmartKem.
In testing carried out by the UK's National Printable Electronics Technology Centre (PETEC), the company's materials excelled in testing. SmartKem believe that the results confirm this places the materials in line with current and future performance requirements for flexible drive electronics, such as e-paper and OLED devices. With a drive toward low cost and lightweight flexible electronics, these semiconductor materials could be an interesting alternative to silicon, states a report by Electropages.
Although no details are given on manufacturing or costs, SmartKem has already commenced sampling programs with device manufacturers in Europe.
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Electropages report
SmartKem – Novel organic semiconductors perform better than amorphous-silicon types
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