Researchers Seek Out “Fastest Ever Logic Gates” Via Lasers
Reaching for faster compute speeds and bringing lightwave electronics mainstream, researchers from the University of Rochester have created lightwave-based logic gates.
Understanding Charge Amplifier Errors—Time Constant and Drift
Learn about charge amplifier limitations at low frequencies, the effects of time constants, and how the drift phenomenon can also introduce errors in…
Alternative Energy Harvesting Techniques Emerge for Sensor Networks
Wireless sensor networks need energy harvesting to replace battery power. Researchers are coming up with innovative ways to get energy from alternative…
Researchers Collab With Intel, Google on “Energy Processing Unit”
Data centers use 90 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity a year. Now, a new unit can deliver more power to servers—without sacrificing speed or efficiency.
MOSFET Performance and Packaging Innovations Shine at PCIM Europe
Offering advances in key specs and packaging options, semiconductor vendors unveiled a variety of new SiC (silicon carbide) FET and MOSFET devices at this…
IBM’s Roadmap Targets a 4,000+ Qubit Quantum Computer
Up next on this year's agenda: a 433-qubit processor.
Drones and Fiber Optics Help Monitor Volcanic Activity
Volcanic eruptions can have devastating consequences for human life and property. Advances in drone technology and fiber optics have enabled scientists to safely…
Intel’s AI Processors Aim to Upheave NVIDIA’s Processing Domination
Intel's Habana Labs released two new AI processors zeroing in on data centers and hoping to make waves in the processing world.