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“D-Wave Quantum Blockchain Enhances Security and Efficiency”

“D-Wave Quantum Blockchain Enhances Security and Efficiency”

D-Wave Quantum has recently unveiled a groundbreaking research paper introducing a unique blockchain architecture that integrates quantum technology, drawing from its quantum supremacy demonstration. This innovative approach has the potential to revolutionize blockchain security and efficiency by combining traditional blockchain computation with...

Published on: March 21, 2025

Cadence attempts £2.5m design hub in Wales

Cadence attempts £2.5m design hub in Wales

US EDA company Cadence Design Systems is making a significant move by establishing a semiconductor design centre in Wales, with support from the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult and a £2.5m (€3m) investment from the Welsh government. The new centre, located in...

Published on: March 21, 2025

POET samples 800G optical engine for datacentre interconnect

POET samples 800G optical engine for datacentre interconnect

POET Technologies, based in Canada, has announced that it is currently sampling its AI optical engine to three global customers, with notable names including Foxconn and Luxshare. The company has unveiled the final design samples of its POET Infinity transmit product line,...

Published on: March 21, 2025

High power LTE-M NB-IoT module for private LTE and utilities

High power LTE-M NB-IoT module for private LTE and utilities

Ubiik has introduced Maverick 220, a revolutionary LTE-M/NB-IoT module tailored for utilities, private LTE networks, and industrial IoT applications. Maverick 220 surpasses the industry-standard 23 dBm power limitation, significantly expanding the range of LTE-enabled IoT devices. It offers transmit power of up...

Published on: March 21, 2025

Consortium to Develop Open AI Models for the Power Grid

Consortium to Develop Open AI Models for the Power Grid

US energy research group EPRI has taken a unique approach to address the power challenges of AI datacentres by setting up the Open Power AI Consortium. This consortium is focused on developing open AI models that can help utilities streamline operations, boost...

Published on: March 20, 2025

Backdoor in Espressif Bluetooth microcontroller – update

Backdoor in Espressif Bluetooth microcontroller – update

Researchers in Spain have uncovered hidden commands in a popular microcontroller used in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. The team at Tarlogic Innovation in Madrid recently presented their findings on the ESP32 integrated Bluetooth microcontroller from Espressif, a Chinese chip designer....

Published on: March 20, 2025

Raspberry Pi Adds 2MB Stacked Flash for 20 Cents

Raspberry Pi Adds 2MB Stacked Flash for 20 Cents

Raspberry Pi is gearing up to release a new version of its RP2350 microcontroller, which will feature up to 2MB of flash memory integrated into the same package as the RP2354 for an additional 20¢. This upgrade aims to enhance the capabilities...

Published on: March 20, 2025

Microgate picks Vicor to power ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope adaptive optics

Microgate picks Vicor to power ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope adaptive optics

Microgate, in collaboration with the European Southern Observatory (ESO), is working on constructing the adaptive mirror for the latest generation of Extremely Large Telescopes (ELTs). Vicor has been chosen to provide the DC-DC converter power modules to support the adaptive optics used...

Published on: March 20, 2025

Infineon expands XMC7000 microcontroller with six new protocols

Infineon expands XMC7000 microcontroller with six new protocols

Infineon Technologies and RT-Labs have collaborated to enhance the capabilities of the triple core XMC7000 industrial microcontroller by integrating six Fieldbus and Ethernet-based protocols into its firmware. This development opens up a world of possibilities for various industrial applications, including servo drives,...

Published on: March 20, 2025

Industry groups push for EU Chips Act 2.0

Industry groups push for EU Chips Act 2.0

Two semiconductor industry groups, the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) and the European arm of the US SEMI trade association, have come together to advocate for a second version of the European Chips Act. In a recent round table with members of...

Published on: March 20, 2025