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UK Chip Packaging R&D Centre Secures £3m Funding

UK Chip Packaging R&D Centre Secures £3m Funding

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

Neural Networks Power Low-Power DPD for 5G Non-Linearity

Neural Networks Power Low-Power DPD for 5G Non-Linearity

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

Smile-Sensing Robot Unveiled

Smile-Sensing Robot Unveiled

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

SoftBank Nears Acquisition of Graphcore, Reports Say

SoftBank Nears Acquisition of Graphcore, Reports Say

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

Lab Refrigerator Enhanced for Faster Cooling and Energy Efficiency

Lab Refrigerator Enhanced for Faster Cooling and Energy Efficiency

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

Smart Contact Lenses Get Soft Electrodes

Smart Contact Lenses Get Soft Electrodes

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 and Qinetiq Showcase Unjammable Quantum Navigation Technology

Infleqtion and Qinetiq Showcase Unjammable Quantum Navigation Technology

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

Cooling the Way: Thermal Camera for Industrial Automation

Cooling the Way: Thermal Camera for Industrial Automation

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

CHERI Toolchain: Enhancing Avionics Security Design

CHERI Toolchain: Enhancing Avionics Security Design

AdaCore has recently unveiled a groundbreaking development in the field of avionics software security. The company has successfully created a comprehensive Ada toolchain specifically designed for the ARM Morello secure processor. This toolchain is aimed at ensuring that avionics software is inherently...

Published on: May 13, 2024

Chiplet Paradigm Boosted at Technical Conference

Chiplet Paradigm Boosted at Technical Conference

At the highly anticipated ECTC 2024 conference in Denver, Colorado, from May 28 to 31, IBM researchers are set to unveil groundbreaking advancements in computer technology. Among the highlights is a cutting-edge computer system that boasts a 32-bit processor, memory, analog I/O,...

Published on: May 13, 2024