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Double-transmon coupler demonstrated for superconducting quantum computers
Toshiba Corporation has confirmed a breakthrough technology that promises to advance progress toward the development of higher-performance quantum computers. Experiments conducted by a joint research group from Toshiba and RIKEN, one of Japan’s largest comprehensive research institutions, have successfully realized a Double-Transmon...
GPU embedded computers target harsh Edge AI applications
Cincoze has launched two new series of GPU embedded computers that overcome harsh environmental challenges, meet various application requirements, and provide comprehensive computing for the Edge AI market.The dual full-length GPU expandable computers (GP-3100 series) support the latest 14th generation Intel® Core™...
£51m for Vishay Newport fab
Vishay Intertechnology is to invest £51 million in the wafer fab in Newport, Wales, it acquired earlier this year after a forced sale by Nexperia.The investment has been supported by £5m from the Welsh Government which is also backing other semiconductor companies...
Blade runner or Batteryrunner?
It’s silver, it’s green, it’s the Batteryrunner! An Arduino-powered, fully custom electric car – Arduino BlogIn 2014, Charly took over LORYC – a Mallorca carmaker that became famous in the 1920s for its winning mountain racing team. His idea was to build...
SpaceHopper, the Zero Gravity Robot
As part of the SpaceHopper project, ETH Zurich students are developing a robot that can navigate very low gravity environments using a jumping-like mode of locomotion
Octal gate driver reduces motor-drive BoM
STMicroelectronics has developed an octal gate driver to reduce the bill of materials cost for automotive motors.L99MH98 8-channel pre-driver uses a patented approach to build motor drives without sensing resistors, reducing power dissipation and the bill of materials for powered seats, sunroof,...
Smart fuse/switch prepares power grids for the energy transition
Electrical systems specialist Mersen has developed a modular smart fuse/switch disconnector for distributed power grids.The ProGrid NH fuse-switch disconnector has been specially designed for use in grid and transformer stations, cable distribution cabinets and low-voltage distribution boards to protect local low-voltage networks...
Data I/O shakes up its management
Data I/O in the US has restructured its senior management team and operations following the arrival of a new chief executive.William Wentworth was appointed CEO of Data I/O on October 1, 2024 and plans to expand its programming and data security offerings...
Steer-by-wire for the chassis of the future
ZF is developing a steer-by-wire actuator in the UK that is at the heart of its move to autonomous driving.The steer by wire technology is being developed at ZF’s engineering centre in Birmingham, UK, and the company has been showing designs for...
European Parliament confirms new Commissioners
The European Parliament has approved the college of commissioners proposed by president Ursula von der Leyen after a difficult process. In September commissioner Thierry Breton stepped down with criticism of the process. “The European Parliament’s vote allows us to start now on 1...
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