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Published online 25 August 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news040823-9

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Computer chips get tough

Near-flawless silicon carbide crystals bring extreme electronics a step closer.

A method to make virtually perfect crystals of silicon carbide could revolutionize the electronics industry. The technique may pave the way for tougher and more efficient circuits.

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