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$10m for software-defined 4D LiDAR-on-Chip

$10m for software-defined 4D LiDAR-on-Chip

Lidwave in Israel has raised $10m in seed funding to develop its optical chip to launch the industry’s first software-definable 4D LiDAR sensorLidwave’s proprietary Finite Coherent Ranging (FCR) technology integrates all critical components onto a single chip, simplifying production and drastically reducing...

Published on: October 14, 2024

€9.3m for European 5G space broadband

€9.3m for European 5G space broadband

French startup Constellation Technologies & Operations has raised €9.3m for two satellites to provide low latency broadband from orbit on 5G frequencies.The funding will enable Constellation to conduct its first end-to-end connectivity tests on the ground and in orbit, and complete detailed...

Published on: October 14, 2024

Aaronia shows USB real-time spectrum analyzers with waveguides

Aaronia shows USB real-time spectrum analyzers with waveguides

Aaronia AG will be presenting groundbreaking real-time spectrum analyzers with waveguide technology at EMC Shanghai 2024. In addition, the first prototypes of innovative PC boards from Aaronia will be on display.Aaronia is showcasing its state-of-the-art USB real-time spectrum analyzers for a wide...

Published on: October 14, 2024

The role of RISC-V in the European Processor Initiative – Interview with Roger Espasa

The role of RISC-V in the European Processor Initiative – Interview with Roger Espasa

The European Processor Initiative aims to bring together research, design and manufacturing of a how-grown European processorThe initiative is well underway. The first processors have been delivered and the next generation is getting ready to be used in Europe’s second exascale computer,...

Published on: October 14, 2024

Automotive touch controller for OLED and ultra-large screens

Automotive touch controller for OLED and ultra-large screens

Infineon Technologies AG has introduced PSoC™ Automotive Multitouch GEN8XL (IAAT818X) — a new generation of touch controllers designed for OLED and micro-LED displays up to 24 inches.The touch controller delivers performance and frame rates that meet today’s demands. It ensures a seamless...

Published on: October 14, 2024

Mercedes taps Intel Liohi2 for neuromorphic AI

Mercedes taps Intel Liohi2 for neuromorphic AI

Mercedes is leading a project in Germany to use neuromorphic computing to improve the performance of forward-facing automotive radar systems.Mercedes is using the Intel Liohi 2 neuromorphic event-driven AI processor in the Naomi4radar project, says Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of...

Published on: October 14, 2024

Virtualized RISC-V systems test SoCs even before silicon availability

Virtualized RISC-V systems test SoCs even before silicon availability

Lauterbach and Kernkonzept have teamed up to enable architects of virtualized software systems to start development and testing on future RISC-V platforms even before corresponding System-on-Chips (SoCs) are available in silicon.To execute mixed-critical workloads with different security levels on a high-performance processor,...

Published on: October 14, 2024

Single-axis thumb joystick for long-life IP65 applications

Single-axis thumb joystick for long-life IP65 applications

MEGATRON has released the PW30 single-axis rocker joystick for integration into portable devices or control panels.Its high-quality mechanics demonstrate their strengths both in harsh industrial applications and for sensitive control tasks in medical technology. The large selection of knobs, spring returns and...

Published on: October 14, 2024

Record-breaking laser pulses

Record-breaking laser pulses

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a laser that produces the strongest ultra-short laser pulses to date. In the future, such high power pulses could be used for precision measurements or materials processingResearchers have developed a laser that can produce extremely short...

Published on: October 14, 2024

Lilium powers up its electric aircraft

Lilium powers up its electric aircraft

Lilium in Germany has completed the first systems power-on milestone of its all-electric aircrft as it starts building key prototypes.The successful test procedure on the first in-production Lilium Jet, MSN 1, represents a significant achievement on the path to first flight and...

Published on: October 14, 2024