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The First Paper-Based Transistors

Posted by kdawson on from the bend-me-shape-me dept.

Roland Piquepaille found news of research out of Portugal that has resulted in the first paper-based transistors (the original article is less informative than Roland's blog). More precisely, they've made the first field effect transistors (FET) with a paper interstrate layer. According to the research team, such transistors offer the same level of performance as 'state-of-the-art, oxide-based thin film transistors produced on glass or crystalline silicon substrates.' Possible applications include disposable electronics devices, such as paper displays, smart labels, bio-applications or RFID tags. The research will be published in IEEE Electron Device Letters in September.

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  1. Finally by eebra82 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Coming soon, the 5 MHz toilet paper.

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    1. Re:Finally by SlipperHat · · Score: 4, Funny

      Coming soon, the 5 MHz toilet paper.

      Charmin - feel the buzz!

    2. Re:Finally by negRo_slim · · Score: 5, Funny

      Coming soon, the 5 MHz toilet paper.

      Overclock it to 10Mhz for extra warmth on those cold winter mornings...

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    3. Re:Finally by Tumbleweed · · Score: 4, Funny

      > > Coming soon, the 5 MHz toilet paper.

      > Overclock it to 10Mhz for extra warmth on those cold winter mornings...

      Don't overclock the Charmin.

    4. Re:Finally by Azar · · Score: 4, Funny

      The cheap toilet paper my company buys already has some type of hurtz in it. Like sandpaper hurtz.

    5. Re:Finally by glittalogik · · Score: 4, Funny

      New? We've had asswipe overlords for decades centuries pretty much forever, I think.

  2. This is great and everything.... by BitterOldGUy · · Score: 5, Funny
    but this will put even more demand on forests and the farming of trees - they grow too slow to keep up with the potential demand of these products (Just think of how many electronic devices are made and you know that disposable ones are going to sell like hotcakes!).

    What they really need to do is use something very common; like, I don't know, sand. That's assuming they can come up with the technology. I know, I know. I'm dreaming.

  3. A heat sink is going to be crucial by ArhcAngel · · Score: 4, Funny

    to make sure the circuit never reaches 451F

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  4. Re:Batman by FatdogHaiku · · Score: 4, Funny

    But soon the paper will analyze the cocaine as you snort it and if it really good maybe make a phone call or two. Hundred dollar bills phoning home when they are in large stacks... Faraday cage wallets will really be needed then...

    Two twenty's meet in a bar, first twenty says to the second one "I'm from a bank heist last week... waiting for a good signal so I can report myself"

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