Light-based devices could be used as biomedical sensors or as flexible connectors for electronics.

System for generating ad hoc “cache hierarchies” increases processing speed while reducing energy consumption.

Self-assembly technique could lead to long-awaited, simple method for making smaller microchip patterns.

New version of breakthrough memory management scheme better accommodates commercial chips.

New technology could secure credit cards, key cards, and pallets of goods in warehouses.

Polymer nanowires that assemble in perpendicular layers could offer route to tinier chip components.

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science head Anantha Chandrakasan appointed to Institute-wide professorship.