Magnetic nanocomposites could shrink power components for computer chips

Magnetic nanocomposites are being explored as a way to reduce the size of the components that supply power to computer chips.

Researchers have shifted their focus from transistors to the hardware that delivers that power. A chip requires electricity at the correct voltage and with fluctuations tightly controlled, and shrinking this hardware is a key challenge. To address it, the team has fabricated tiny magnetic devices called stripline microinductors, which could help meet the voltage‑stability demands while reducing component size.