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Artificial intelligence in a chip powered by light
Researchers have developed AI technology that brings together imaging, processing, machine learning and memory in one electronic chip, powered by light. [ + ]
Researchers find the 'sweet spot' for atom qubits in silicon
Researchers have located what they claim is the 'sweet spot' for positioning qubits in silicon to scale up atom-based quantum processors. [ + ]
IoT still strong in difficult times
If your concerns are around the risks of COVID-19 and the proximity of your co-workers, then you needn't worry about the benefits of IoT and IIoT. [ + ]
Printed and flexible electronics: key technology highlights in 2020
Printed/flexible electronics is a constantly evolving area with extensive scope for innovation. IDTechEx outlines three of the most exciting technological highlights in the sector. [ + ]
Fugaku retains title as world's fastest supercomputer
The supercomputer Fugaku has once again taken out the top spot on the TOP500 list — a ranking of the world's fastest supercomputers that is published twice a year. [ + ]
Satellite launched with AI on board
PhiSat-1 contains a new hyperspectral-thermal camera and onboard AI processing, thanks to an Intel Movidius Myriad 2 VPU — the same chip inside many smart cameras. [ + ]
A new generation of embedded processors
It's a new era for high-end embedded processors that are now available on two computer-on-module form factors: the COM-HPC Client and COM Express Type 6. [ + ]
6 factors for a successful wireless design
Every wireless device needs an antenna, so here are some of the factors that add up to make a successful integration of an antenna into a wireless design. [ + ]
'Mini brains' help robots recognise pain
Singaporean scientists have developed a way for robots to have the artificial intelligence (AI) to recognise pain and to self-repair when damaged. [ + ]
Organic field-effect transistors successfully miniaturised
Engineers have developed a monolayer organic semiconductor layer for organic field-effect transistors, enabling the devices to be reduced in size without downgrading their performance. [ + ]
How to achieve maximum performance for your conformal coatings process
Phil Kinner discusses a plethora of coating topics to ensure you get the most from your coating process. [ + ]
Lowest ever noise levels recorded for qubits
The level of charge noise in semiconductor qubits has been a critical obstacle to achieving the accuracy levels needed for large-scale error-corrected quantum computers. [ + ]
Electronic blood vessels implanted in rabbits
Researchers have developed electronic blood vessels that can be actively tuned to address subtle changes in the body after implantation. [ + ]
The secret of big digital chip design is all in the NoC
Without an NoC, a chip could need up to 10 times more memory to operate without latency, which would be uneconomical. [ + ]
Electrically driven 'topological' laser developed
The electrically driven 'topological' laser has the ability to route light particles around corners — and to cope with defects in the manufacture of the device. [ + ]