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Cryogenic chip could enable viable quantum computers
Intel Labs has unveiled what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind cryogenic control chip, which should help speed up development of full-stack quantum computing systems. [ + ]
Quantum computers taught to mark their own work
By creating a protocol that allows a quantum computer to check its own answers to difficult problems, scientists have provided a means to confirm that the computer is working correctly. [ + ]
Five artificial intelligence trends for 2020
As AI starts to gather speed and practical uses become more apparent, here are five industry trends we are likely to see emerge throughout the coming year. [ + ]
Optical switch can reroute light in computer chips
The compact switch is claimed to be the first to operate at voltages low enough to be integrated onto low-cost silicon chips, and redirects light with very low signal loss. [ + ]
Embedded server technology for the edge of smart grids
Tencent's energy IoT partner wants to change how distributed energy production and consumption are managed by implementing new distributed edge servers. [ + ]
Bimodal sensor processes both touchless and tactile stimuli
The new sensor could simplify the interplay between humans and machines, providing a seamless interactive platform for virtual and augmented reality scenarios. [ + ]
Self-clinching fasteners in electronic designs
The benefits of self-clinching fasteners arise from their design, which features an annular recess for locking the fastener in place and an element to prevent fastener rotation in service. [ + ]
Creating a room-temperature qubit component
Archer Exploration is on a mission to create a qubit processor that operates at room temperature — a potential game changer for the emerging quantum computing industry. [ + ]
What causes dendrites and whiskers in lithium batteries?
Scientists have uncovered a root cause of the growth of the needle-like structures that plague lithium batteries, sometimes causing a short circuit, failure or even a fire. [ + ]
Novel data converters can be designed in hours
Compared to traditional analog architectures and methodologies, the design turnaround time for the novel sensor interfaces is reduced from months to hours. [ + ]
Creating conductive yarn for functional fabric
Researchers have developed a way to coat cellulose yarn with flakes of a conductive, two-dimensional material, to imbue it with the conductivity and durability it needs to be knitted into functional fabrics. [ + ]
Cascade cell voltage measurement in hybrid vehicles
The automotive sector has seen a consistent rise of efficiency-improving technologies such as hybrid engines in the present times. [ + ]
Insights into Industry 4.0
Analog Devices has seen a rise in the number of requests for technologies related to Industry 4.0, such as condition-based monitoring and Industrial Ethernet. [ + ]
'Spoofing' and how to ensure GPS security
GNSS is a reliable system, and to keep it as such professional GNSS receivers need to be wary of all possible vulnerabilities that could be exploited. [ + ]
NFC-based self-testing of embedded systems
Increasing complexity of design requires greater need for internal debug information to understand what is happening inside a computing unit. [ + ]
