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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.


Our Top 2025 Research Stories: Rubber CMOS, Washable Electronics, and More

Our Top 2025 Research Stories: Rubber CMOS, Washable Electronics, and More

Enjoy this roundup of our favorite All About Circuits research news articles of 2025!


News Dec 26, 2025 by Jeff Child
Light Research, Heavy Implications: LEDs for Medicine, Displays, & Optics

Light Research, Heavy Implications: LEDs for Medicine, Displays, & Optics

Recent research has pushed LED and OLED performance into new territory, from photothermal cancer therapy to nano-OLEDs capable of directional light control.


News Dec 16, 2025 by Luke James
5 Research Breakthroughs Push the Boundaries of Photonic Computing

5 Research Breakthroughs Push the Boundaries of Photonic Computing

Recent advances in photonic platforms, memory architectures, and optical switching demonstrate an evolving space for optical computing.


News Dec 10, 2025 by Luke James
Sensibel Eval Kits Support First Studio-Quality Optical MEMS Microphone

Sensibel Eval Kits Support First Studio-Quality Optical MEMS Microphone

Announced today, the Aurora and Polaris development kits enable designs for the company’s studio-grade optical MEMS microphone.


News Dec 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Building a Push-Pull Level Shifter to Connect an MCU and a Low-Voltage Display

Building a Push-Pull Level Shifter to Connect an MCU and a Low-Voltage Display

In this project, we'll build and demonstrate a discrete analog solution to the incompatible logic levels of an Arduino Uno and an Elecrow e-paper HMI display.


Projects Nov 23, 2025 by Don Wilcher
Photonics Investments—Part 3: Three Game-Changing Photonics Technologies

Photonics Investments—Part 3: Three Game-Changing Photonics Technologies

In the final part of this series, we zero in on three photonics technologies expected to be essential for demanding computing and communication systems of the future.


News Nov 21, 2025 by Gordon Feller
Tech Teardown | 4.3” LCD USB Digital Microscope 1000X Coin Magnifier with 8 Adjustable LED Lights | Mouser Electronics

Tech Teardown | 4.3” LCD USB Digital Microscope 1000X Coin Magnifier with 8 Adjustable LED Lights | Mouser Electronics

In this episode of Tech Teardown, sponsored by Mouser Electronics, we discuss this 4.3" LCD Digital Microscope provides crisp 1080P imaging with 50X–1000X magnification, adjustable LED lighting, photo/video capture, ample storage, a rechargeable battery, and an adjustable stand—making it a versatile, eye-friendly tool for inspecting coins, jewelry, and other small objects, and an excellent portable gift for hobbyists, students, and tech enthusiasts. Watch and find out!


Broadcom Claims ‘World’s First’ Quantum-Safe Gen 8 128G SAN Switch

Broadcom Claims ‘World’s First’ Quantum-Safe Gen 8 128G SAN Switch

Announced today, Broadcom’s Gen 8 128G Fibre Channel switch portfolio is claimed as the first quantum-safe, SAN architecture with 128G speed, AI-powered SAN management, and quantum-safe cryptography.


News Nov 19, 2025 by Jake Hertz
New Investments Flowing Into Photonics—Part 2: Where Investors are Focused

New Investments Flowing Into Photonics—Part 2: Where Investors are Focused

In part 1, we looked at the trends pushing photonics investments upward. Here, we take a deeper dive into the markets and the technology suppliers receiving those investments.


News Nov 03, 2025 by Gordon Feller
Creating Vivid Multi-Color Lighting with Lumileds LUXEON LEDs | Tech Guide

Creating Vivid Multi-Color Lighting with Lumileds LUXEON LEDs | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide from Mouser Electronics, discover how Lumileds LUXEON Color LEDs empower designers to create vivid, energy-efficient multi-color lighting. Watch now to get started!


European Project to Repurpose Fiber-Optic Cables Into Photonic Sensors

European Project to Repurpose Fiber-Optic Cables Into Photonic Sensors

An Aston University-led initiative aims to turn existing telecom cables in railways into real-time early warning systems for structural failures.


News Aug 19, 2025 by Jake Hertz
UCLA and Broadcom Team Up to Craft Wafer-Scale Unidirectional Imager

UCLA and Broadcom Team Up to Craft Wafer-Scale Unidirectional Imager

A new multilayer diffractive optical processor blocks images in one direction while passing them in the other.


News Aug 18, 2025 by Luke James
Indie Semiconductor Unwraps Laser Boasting Ultra-Low Noise Performance

Indie Semiconductor Unwraps Laser Boasting Ultra-Low Noise Performance

Indie is aiming the stable, narrow-linewidth laser at scalable quantum computing and secure communications applications.


News Jul 29, 2025 by Duane Benson
‘World’s First’ Photonic AI Processor Installed in Supercomputing Facility

‘World’s First’ Photonic AI Processor Installed in Supercomputing Facility

Q.ANT's photonic processor has gone live at Leibniz Supercomputing Centre, cutting energy use by up to 90%.


News Jul 29, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Design Wins: Smart Locks, High-Speed Cameras, and Switching Innovation

Design Wins: Smart Locks, High-Speed Cameras, and Switching Innovation

From secure smart locks to resilient RF switching, these design wins showcase how collaboration and component innovation are advancing connected devices across industries.


News Jun 23, 2025 by Luke James
Targeting AI Workloads, Broadcom Reveals ‘World’s First 102.4 Tbps Switch’

Targeting AI Workloads, Broadcom Reveals ‘World’s First 102.4 Tbps Switch’

Announced today, the high-performance switch IC enables scale-up and scale-out for AI networks and supports co-packaged optics.


News Jun 03, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Littelfuse ATO® FHAC Series In-Line Fuse Holders | New Product Brief

Littelfuse ATO® FHAC Series In-Line Fuse Holders | New Product Brief

Littelfuse ATO® FHAC Series In-Line Fuse Holders deliver compact, reliable circuit protection for automotive and industrial applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


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.


Kawasaki Uses Hydrogen to Create Serious ‘Horse’-Power

Kawasaki Uses Hydrogen to Create Serious ‘Horse’-Power

The manufacturer envisions a rideable, hydrogen-powered robotic horse. Is this back to the future?


News May 02, 2025 by Kevin Clemens