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Controlling Terahertz Waves with Patterned Material
Terahertz waves, with their shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies compared to radio waves, hold great potential for various applications such as faster data transmission, precise medical imaging, and high-resolution radar systems. However, the challenge lies in effectively generating these waves using semiconductor...
Timing is Key for CERN
A new optical fibre link has been established between CERN and Paris, providing the Laboratory with a crucial and precise frequency reference for its groundbreaking experiments. In particular, this link is essential for CERN's investigations into matter and antimatter, where accuracy in...
Out of Intel startup AheadComputing raises $21.5 million
AheadComputing Inc., a startup based in Portland, Oregon, was founded in July 2024 by four senior engineers who had previously worked at Intel. Recently, the company announced that it has secured US$21.5 million in seed funding to further develop its 64-bit RISC-V...
Packaging boosts terahertz sensor
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States have made a significant breakthrough in terahertz technology by developing a high-power amplifier-multiplier system using specialized transistors from Intel, all without the need for traditional silicon lenses.By attaching a thin,...
Grooved Perovskite PV Panel for Roll-to-Roll Production
Power Roll in the UK and the University of Sheffield have collaborated to develop a groundbreaking grooved perovskite photovoltaic panel that can be manufactured using a high-volume roll-to-roll process. This innovative approach utilizes a perovskite material on a flexible, grooved plastic substrate,...
Report calls for 50bn investment boost in UK electricity grid
A recent report has highlighted the urgent need for a significant increase in investment in local electricity grid distribution networks in the UK. The National Infrastructure Commission's report emphasizes that with electricity demand projected to double by 2050, the current rate of...
Panasonic expands production of large hybrid capacitors in AI boom
Panasonic Industry is responding to the increasing demand for power supplies in AI datacentres by expanding production of its larger hybrid capacitors. These capacitors are a combination of polymer aluminium electrolytic and specialty polymer capacitors, offering higher endurance, low equivalent series resistance...
Fighting reduction in global GDP with Smart Pyjamas
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have made a breakthrough in sleep monitoring technology with the development of innovative 'smart pyjamas'. These pyjamas are equipped with printed fabric sensors that can detect breathing patterns and monitor sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea....
100V GaN chips shrink Class D audio amplifier
SounDigital, a company based in Brazil, has recently incorporated the latest 100V gallium nitride transistors from Infineon Technologies into a cutting-edge 1500W Class D audio amplifier. This innovative amplifier features a five-channel design that operates at a frequency of 800 kHz, allowing...
23m for Silicon Labs in Texas
Silicon Labs, a prominent technology company, has recently secured a substantial $23 million grant to establish a cutting-edge research and development laboratory in Austin, Texas. This significant funding has been provided through the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF), which was set up...
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