Revolutionary Semiconductor Promises Ultra-Low Power Universal Memory

Researchers have discovered a method to significantly reduce the energy requirements of phase-change memory (PCM) using indium selenide, a semiconductor with unique properties. This breakthrough could lead to the development of low-power memory devices, overcoming a major barrier to the widespread adoption of PCM, which combines the benefits of both RAM and storage devices. The discovery was made by accident when a continuous current caused unexpected amorphization in the material, potentially paving the way for new low-energy electronic applications.