Monolithic three-dimensional integration of heterogeneous electronics for self-powered sensing and processing (opens in new tab)

Self-powered microelectronics systems generate energy from ambient sources like light, heat or mechanical vibrations using on-chip devices, and the overall system is designed to minimize its power footprint. These systems can be used to build systems that operate autonomously without an external power source. Such systems are of particular interest in edge computing, internet of things devices and remote-sensing technologies, for which replacing or recharging batteries is impractical. Here we...