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Addressable arrays that use switches to isolate the devices being tested are limited in size and utility by the parasitic leakage caused by those switches. A new biasing technique that reduces the leakage of these switches has been studied to address this problem. Simulations performed in a 90 nm low-power technology predicted almost a two-decade drop in parasitic leakage of the array. Experimental data confirmed this improvement. 1 × 32 and 4 × 32 arrays using this biasing technique were used to investigate probe pad effects, device variability and geometry dependence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the industrial competition between mobile device processor chip development models. The two major hardware companies ARM Ltd. and Intel Corp. are described, particularly highlighting their separate processing models for their electronic products. The central architecture of the two different chips are compared and contrasted, citing each form's popularity, advantages, and future market growth potential. Analysis is offered regarding the business conditions and activities undergone between the two companies for control of the market.

The article discusses a malicious computer software program known as the Storm worm. It has other names such as Nuwar, Peacomm, Tibs, and Zhelatin. Skilled hackers have designed a sophisticated type of malware that blends multiple techniques, hides and changes its code, and employs tricks to fool users into spreading it. Topics include keys to Storm's success, operating systems that Storm targets, and an explanation of the financial motivations behind the malware's spam attacks, and the risk of voluntarily opening e-mail attachments.