SoftBank Group, the owner of ARM, is considering a bold move that could potentially disrupt the semiconductor industry. The plan involves ARM, a major player in the chip design sector, entering the AI chip market, a decision that might lead to conflicts...
Published on: May 13, 2024
European supercomputer chip designer SiPearl has announced a further delay in the release of its highly anticipated Rhea1 chip. Originally scheduled for completion by the end of 2022, the company is now aiming to have the first samples of the Rhea1 supercomputer...
Published on: May 13, 2024
The University of Glasgow has secured a £3 million grant to establish a cutting-edge research centre dedicated to semiconductor integration, 3D printing, and packaging. Known as the Automated Nano AnaLysing, characterisatiOn and additive packaGing sUitE (ANALOGUE), the facility will focus on the...
Published on: May 13, 2024
As the carrier frequencies continue to rise and channel packing becomes denser in telecommunication systems, the demand for linearity in RF-PAs has become increasingly stringent. Traditionally, "Class A" designs have been favored for their superior linearity, albeit at the cost of power...
Published on: May 13, 2024
Humanoid robots have come a long way in mimicking human emotions, but there is still room for improvement. Currently, many robots exhibit a noticeable delay in responding with a smile, which can be disappointing for users. Chaona Chen, a researcher at the...
Published on: May 13, 2024
The possibility of a purchase was raised back in February, sparking discussions about SoftBank and OpenAI potentially acquiring the struggling Graphcore. While talks have progressed, the financial terms have not been finalized, according to a recent report. Graphcore, once valued as a...
Published on: May 13, 2024
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have made a significant breakthrough in refrigeration technology that could have far-reaching implications for various fields. By modifying a commonly used refrigerator, they have managed to drastically reduce the time and energy...
Published on: May 13, 2024
Researchers in Japan have made a groundbreaking advancement in the field of ophthalmology by developing a multi-electrode system integrated into commercial soft contact lenses. This innovative technology aims to revolutionize the detection and diagnosis of various eye diseases.The smart contact lens proposed...
Published on: May 13, 2024
Infleqtion, a US quantum technology firm with a UK subsidiary, recently made headlines for its successful collaboration with BAE Systems and QinetiQ in conducting trials of a groundbreaking quantum-based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) system at MoD Boscombe Down in Wiltshire. The...
Published on: May 13, 2024
FLIR, a leading provider of thermal imaging solutions, has recently unveiled its latest innovation in the form of the FLIR A6301 – the company's smallest cooled midwave thermal imaging camera specifically designed for 24/7 inspection and automation applications.The FLIR A6301 is set...
Published on: May 13, 2024