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Silicon image sensor that computes

“Device speeds up, simplifies image processing for autonomous vehicles and other applications As any driver knows, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye — so when it comes to the camera system in autonomous vehicles, processing time is critical …

STMicroelectronics introduces Stellar P6 automotive MCU for EV platform system integration

“STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has unveiled new microcontrollers (MCUs) targeting the coming electrified drivetrains and domain-oriented,over-the-airupdateable systems that are the foundation of the next generation of EVs. As …

SU(N) matter is about 3 billion times colder than deep space

“Universe’s coldest fermions open portal to high-symmetry quantum realm Japanese and U.S. physicists have used atoms about 3 billion times colder than interstellar space to open a portal to an unexplored realm of quantum magnetism. “Unless an alien …

Tip tricks control reactions in a single molecule

“Pulses from an atom-sharp tip enable researchers to break and form chemical bonds at will. Chemical reactions often produce messy mixtures of different products. Hence, chemists spend a lot of time coaxing their reactions to be more selective to make …

Toshiba Launches its 3rd Generation SiC MOSFETs that Contribute to the Higher Efficiency of Industrial Equipment

“Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched new power devices, the “TWxxNxxxC series,” its 3rd generation silicon carbide(SiC) MOSFETs that deliver low on-resistance and significantly reduced switching loss. Ten products, five 1200V and five 650V products, have started …

Toshiba Releases Smart Gate Driver Photocoupler that Helps Simplify Design of Peripheral Circuits for Power Devices

“Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has expanded its lineup of smart gate driver photocouplers, the isolated gate driver with overcurrent protection for a power device, either a MOSFETs or IGBT. The new device, “TLP5222,” a 2.5A output smart …

USB Promoter Group Announces USB4® Version 2.0

“The USB Promoter Group today announced the pending release of the USB4® Version 2.0 specification, a major update to enable up to 80 Gbps of data performance over the USB Type-C® cable and connector. The USB Type-C and USB …

Why ‘erasure’ could be key to practical quantum computing

“Researchers have discovered a new method for correcting errors in the calculations of quantum computers, potentially clearing a major obstacle to a powerful new realm of computing. In conventional computers, fixing errors is a well-developed field. Every cellphone requires checks …

3D printing is expanding our sustainable building horizons to the outback and beyond

“3D printing processes and building materials can create more sustainable construction in environments as diverse as outback Australia and outer space. A UNSW researcher is pairing traditional building techniques with emerging digital technologies to transform the way we build to …

A Faster Way to Study 2D Materials for Next-Generation Quantum and Electronic Devices

“New approach leverages artificial intelligence to augment automated experiments. Two-dimensional materials, which consist of a single layer of atoms, exhibit unusual properties that could be harnessed for a wide range of quantum and microelectronics systems. But what makes them truly …