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Optical Sensor Mimicking the Human Eye Could Sharpen Neuromorphic Computing

Optical Sensor Mimicking the Human Eye Could Sharpen Neuromorphic Computing

A new type of optical sensor developed at Oregon State University can closely mimic the human eye’s ability to perceive changes in its visual field, researchers claim.


News Dec 16, 2020 by Luke James
New SWIR Technology May Be a Catalyst for Machine Vision

New SWIR Technology May Be a Catalyst for Machine Vision

This week, Belgian-company Imec introduced a prototype of a new SWIR sensor offering record small pixel pitch. How is this announcement representative of SWIR's growing place in machine learning?


News Dec 16, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Developers Turn to 5nm ASICs to Meet 5G Data Center Loads

Developers Turn to 5nm ASICs to Meet 5G Data Center Loads

2020 has seen a swathe of progress on the 5nm process node led by TSMC. Here’s a quick look at recent developments involving 5nm ASICs.


News Dec 02, 2020 by Luke James
Analog Power at the Size of Digital? Edge AI Processor Combines Best of Both Worlds

Analog Power at the Size of Digital? Edge AI Processor Combines Best of Both Worlds

Can analog computation be a viable solution to the many challenges facing edge AI hardware? We spoke with Mike Henry, CEO of Mythic, to see why they think it is.


News Dec 02, 2020 by Jake Hertz
More on Noise-Canceling Headphones: Adaptive Controllers in Active Noise Control Systems

More on Noise-Canceling Headphones: Adaptive Controllers in Active Noise Control Systems

Active noise control is a principle technology in noise-canceling headphones. But there's a nuanced part of the ANC conversation that warrants discussion: adaptive controllers and cancelation paths.


News Nov 17, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Micron Takes 3D NAND to Towering New Heights— 176 Layers to Be Exact

Micron Takes 3D NAND to Towering New Heights— 176 Layers to Be Exact

In what the company has described as a breakthrough in flash memory, performance, and density, Micron has shipped the world’s first 176-layer 3D NAND.


News Nov 17, 2020 by Luke James
Xilinx and Samsung Pioneer First Adaptable Computational Storage Device

Xilinx and Samsung Pioneer First Adaptable Computational Storage Device

With the demand for in-memory computation increasing, Xilinx and Samsung have set out to create a “one size fits all” solution.


News Nov 13, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Boosting Memory Performance in the Age of DDR5: An Intro to DDR Training Modes

Boosting Memory Performance in the Age of DDR5: An Intro to DDR Training Modes

Analysts predict that DDR5 will dominate the DRAM market in coming years. How do you calibrate DDR for peak memory performance?


News Nov 06, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Understanding Active Noise Control Systems—the Tech Underlying Noise-Canceling Headphones

Understanding Active Noise Control Systems—the Tech Underlying Noise-Canceling Headphones

With more people working from home, noise-canceling headphones are ever-more prevalent. What circuitry underlies this popular technology?


News Nov 05, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Newly-Announced $3.4 Billion Plan Aims to Stimulate US Semiconductor R&D

Newly-Announced $3.4 Billion Plan Aims to Stimulate US Semiconductor R&D

The SIA and the Semiconductor Research Corporation have released a preview of an upcoming report that outlines the next decade’s chip research and funding priorities.


News Nov 04, 2020 by Luke James
In-Memory Computing May Solve the AI Memory Balancing Act of Volume, Speed, and Processing

In-Memory Computing May Solve the AI Memory Balancing Act of Volume, Speed, and Processing

Designing memory architectures for AI/ML devices may feel like an impassable compromise with storage volume, speed, and processing. A new in-memory computing accelerator may be a useful solution.


News Nov 03, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Teaming Up with Arm, NXP Ups Its Place in the Machine Learning Industry

Teaming Up with Arm, NXP Ups Its Place in the Machine Learning Industry

This week, NXP Semiconductors announced two strategic partnerships that help solidify its place in the ML industry. We interviewed experts at NXP to get the inside scoop.


News Oct 19, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Hailo Goes Head to Head With Intel and Google on AI Acceleration Modules

Hailo Goes Head to Head With Intel and Google on AI Acceleration Modules

Hailo, an Israel-based startup, has benchmarked its AI acceleration modules against its Intel and Google counterparts. What's the verdict?


Maxim Hopes Low-Power NN Accelerator Chip for Edge Devices Will Lead an “Embedded Revolution”

Maxim Hopes Low-Power NN Accelerator Chip for Edge Devices Will Lead an “Embedded Revolution”

This morning, Maxim Integrated released its newest product, a low-power NN accelerator chip, with the hopes of bringing AI to the edge. We interviewed Kris Ardis, executive director of Micros, Security, and Software Business Unit at Maxim Integrated, to get the details.


News Oct 07, 2020 by Jake Hertz
In a Historic $40 Billion Deal, NVIDIA Acquires Arm Amid Potential Backlash from Chip Industry

In a Historic $40 Billion Deal, NVIDIA Acquires Arm Amid Potential Backlash from Chip Industry

What are the implications of NVIDIA both competing in the Arm market and now, owning Arm itself?


News Sep 14, 2020 by Luke James
Prototype of Artificial Electronic Skin Demonstrates Pain Response

Prototype of Artificial Electronic Skin Demonstrates Pain Response

Australian researchers claim their e-skin prototype can react to pain, similarly to human skin. If developed, this could lead to major leaps in robotics and medical prosthetics.


News Sep 11, 2020 by Luke James
Skin-Like Sensors and AI Offer (Surprisingly) Accurate Hand Gesture Recognition

Skin-Like Sensors and AI Offer (Surprisingly) Accurate Hand Gesture Recognition

Scientists in Singapore have developed an AI system that recognizes hand gestures by combining wearable skin-like sensors with computer vision.


News Sep 10, 2020 by Luke James
Startup Claims Its AI Chips Can Outperform Google and Intel at Edge Computing

Startup Claims Its AI Chips Can Outperform Google and Intel at Edge Computing

In this article, we'll assess how Kneron's NPU sizes up to Google and Intel's comparable chips.


News Sep 08, 2020 by Jake Hertz
NXP Bets on Neural Network Compiler Glow to Push ML to Edge Devices

NXP Bets on Neural Network Compiler Glow to Push ML to Edge Devices

Glow, the open-source neural network compiler, stirred conversation during the Q&A portion of NXP's Industry Tech Days presentation. Why is this compiler so important for pushing intelligence to the edge?


News Sep 04, 2020 by Hannah DeTavis
Edge AI Chips for Voice-Activated Devices Save Power, Protect Privacy

Edge AI Chips for Voice-Activated Devices Save Power, Protect Privacy

Machine learning startup Syntiant announced in early August that it had secured $35 million to push its processors forward.


News Aug 21, 2020 by Luke James