To overcome the limitations of quantum physics, researchers at EPFL have developed a new acoustic system to investigate how atoms in condensed matter interact. Their ultimate goal is to create an acoustic version of a quantum computer.An EPFL report highlights the innovative...
                            
                                Published on: March 31, 2025
                                
                             
                            
                            
                         
                                            
                            
                            
                                
                            
                            In 2024, the automotive sector in France continues to lead the way in patent applications, with companies like Stellantis, Renault, and Valeo at the forefront of innovation. Notably, automotive battery developers Verkor and ACC are making strides in climbing the rankings, alongside...
                            
                                Published on: March 31, 2025
                                
                             
                            
                            
                         
                                            
                            
                            
                                
                            
                            Researchers in Singapore have made a breakthrough in the field of neuromorphic AI chips by utilizing a phenomenon typically seen as a failure mechanism. This innovation has led to the creation of a single transistor that significantly reduces the complexity of these...
                            
                                Published on: March 31, 2025
                                
                             
                            
                            
                         
                                            
                            
                            
                                
                            
                            Swiss security firm SealSQ has signed a strategic deal with French chip designer IC’Alps for automotive security in driverless cars as it looks to buy the company.The deal will see SealSQ’s post-quantum secure technology integrated into the IC’Alps ISO26262 functional safety designs,...
                            
                                Published on: March 31, 2025
                                
                             
                            
                            
                         
                                            
                            
                            
                                
                            
                            Renesas Electronics has introduced a cutting-edge video diagnostic bridge chip tailored for head-up displays (HUD), instrument clusters, and electronic mirrors. These components play a crucial role in ensuring safety on the road, necessitating compliance with the ISO26262 ASIL-B safety standards.The RAA278830 Video...
                            
                                Published on: March 30, 2025
                                
                             
                            
                            
                         
                                            
                            
                            
                                
                            
                            Researchers in the US have uncovered vulnerabilities in the inverters and cloud services used for residential solar power systems. These inverters could be compromised and used to launch the equivalent of a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack to bring down a...
                            
                                Published on: March 29, 2025
                                
                             
                            
                            
                         
                                            
                            
                            
                                
                            
                            Navitas Semiconductor is making strides towards achieving certification to the 80 Plus Ruby efficiency standard for its GaN and SiC datacentre power supply designs, with a focus on units up to 8.5kW. The company is utilizing the GaNSafe and Gen 3 ‘Fast’...
                            
                                Published on: March 29, 2025
                                
                             
                            
                            
                         
                                            
                            
                            
                                
                            
                            Intel is making a significant move by shifting high volume production of 3nm chips to Europe at its Fab34 in Ireland later this year. This decision marks a strategic shift for the company, as it aims to leverage its advanced technology in...
                            
                                Published on: March 29, 2025
                                
                             
                            
                            
                         
                                            
                            
                            
                                
                            
                            Japanese car maker Mazda and Rohm have announced a collaboration to develop gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors for automotive applications. This joint effort aims to create a demonstrator by the end of this year. The partnership builds on their previous work on...
                            
                                Published on: March 28, 2025
                                
                             
                            
                            
                         
                                            
                            
                            
                                
                            
                            European board maker MikroE has taken a significant step forward by incorporating AI code creation into its development tool. The latest version of the Necto Studio integrated development environment (IDE) now features a Code Assistant powered by artificial intelligence. This innovative tool...
                            
                                Published on: March 28, 2025