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The New Moore’s Law: Why Optical Computing Could Redefine Scaling for AI

The New Moore’s Law: Why Optical Computing Could Redefine Scaling for AI

Optical computing is the "New Moore's Law" for AI. It solves electronic scaling limits, offering higher speed, lower power, and efficiency gains proportional to problem size for matrix operations.


Beyond Copper and Optical, a New Interconnect Eyes Next Gen Data Centers

Beyond Copper and Optical, a New Interconnect Eyes Next Gen Data Centers

Both copper and optical interconnects face limitations as choices for next gen data centers. Learn how a third option promises to enable scaling up AI clusters in data centers for years to come.


Understand and Mitigate Temp Effects in InGaAs Avalanche Photodiodes

Understand and Mitigate Temp Effects in InGaAs Avalanche Photodiodes

InGaAs Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs) use avalanche multiplication to amplify weak optical signals. Learn how adding antimony (Sb) into the APD structure enhances temperature stability and reduces noise.


Adding Vision to Supervision: Enhancing Workplace Efficiency

Adding Vision to Supervision: Enhancing Workplace Efficiency

Placing cameras in a workplace can be tricky because it requires balancing workplace efficiency with employee security and privacy. Learn how to leverage sensing technology properly to maximize production.


Understanding Haptic Technology and the Use of Piezoelectric Actuators

Understanding Haptic Technology and the Use of Piezoelectric Actuators

Haptic feedback systems using piezo-based actuators are important for a variety of applications, especially automotive. Learn the challenges and the solutions to be considered for this technology.


Taming the Complexities of Designing Touchscreens for Next-Gen EV Chargers

Taming the Complexities of Designing Touchscreens for Next-Gen EV Chargers

Public touchscreen-based EV chargers are in high demand. Understand the electronic design challenges of EV charger touchscreens and the solutions available to smooth the way.


Understanding the Challenges of Image Signal Processing Calibration

Understanding the Challenges of Image Signal Processing Calibration

Calibrating your image signal processor is a complex engineering task, but it's critical for digital image quality. Learn about these nuances and about the resources available to help you tackle these challenges.


Understanding and Minimizing Switching Noise Jitter (SNJ)

Understanding and Minimizing Switching Noise Jitter (SNJ)

Switching noise jitter (SNJ) is an important concept to digest and a tricky problem to manage. Learn the background of SNJ and how employing innovative filtering technology can smooth the way.


GaN HEMT Circuit Topologies for High-resolution LiDAR

GaN HEMT Circuit Topologies for High-resolution LiDAR

Learn about gallium-nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) and how they can be used in LiDAR (light detection and ranging) applications.


SMD LED Considerations for Lighting and Indicator Applications

SMD LED Considerations for Lighting and Indicator Applications

When developing lighting and indicator devices, surface mounted diode (SMD) LEDs offer a variety of benefits. Learn the options available—including multi-color SMD LEDs—and the advantages they provide.


Understanding Illumination: LED Lighting Solutions For Battery-powered Electronics

Understanding Illumination: LED Lighting Solutions For Battery-powered Electronics

Learn about the need for advanced illumination before examining trends in LED performance and customizable light-emitting diode (LED) colors.


Overcoming LCD HMI Challenges with Smart LCD Displays

Overcoming LCD HMI Challenges with Smart LCD Displays

Learn about some of the challenges for liquid crystal display (LCD) touch-screen human-machine interface (HMI) designs and how a designer might integrate them.


Choosing the Right MPU for Display and Camera-related Industrial HMIs

Choosing the Right MPU for Display and Camera-related Industrial HMIs

In this article, learn about the different considerations that go into choosing the right microprocessing unit (MPU) for industrial human-machine interface (HMI) applications.


Rotary Controls For Modern Hardware Interfaces

Rotary Controls For Modern Hardware Interfaces

From mechanical latches and liquid flow restrictors to the earliest radio tuners and volume adjusters, rotary controls have been a mainstay of effective interface design. Learn more about rotary controls for modern hardware interfaces.


Considerations for Using Light Pipes to Improve HMI Design

Considerations for Using Light Pipes to Improve HMI Design

Human machine interfaces (HMIs) often incorporate light indicators. One option for HMI indicator technology is light pipes. In this article, learn some of the design considerations for choosing and using light pipes.


The Role of Optical Sensors in Electronic Applications

The Role of Optical Sensors in Electronic Applications

This article outlines the principles of operation of optical sensors, optical sensor types, considerations for optical sensor selection, and key applications.


Medical Applications for Micro-Force FMA Sensors

Medical Applications for Micro-Force FMA Sensors

In this article, we will discuss the different applications of Micro-Force FMA Sensors in the health industry.


Cold Chain Asset Tracking

Cold Chain Asset Tracking

In this article, we will discuss a proposed Cold Chain Asset Tracker with data logging capability with the use of Lapis Technology.


Understanding the Heterogeneous Graphics Pipeline of i.MX RT1170 MCUs

Understanding the Heterogeneous Graphics Pipeline of i.MX RT1170 MCUs

In this article, learn about the heterogeneous graphics pipeline of the i.MX RT1170 MCU and its three main graphics acceleration engines.


Developing Robust Motion Detectors Does Not Have to Be a Moving Target

Developing Robust Motion Detectors Does Not Have to Be a Moving Target

This article discusses some concepts for ensuring motion detector designs will be robust to external disturbances by presenting an infrared detector assembly that can significantly reduce the parts count and improve product performance and reliability.