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T-ray enabled isosurface imaging is a great tool for visualization and metrology.

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⚡️#Supplychain & #Procurement Leaders must know the end to end value chain of our categories to excel at our jobs! Here is some inspiration …

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10 Bits of Hardware Advice from Michael Lo: • It can probably be solved with magnets. But there's usually less expensive solutions. • Don’t look down on your vendors, especially overseas. It will pay off in the long run. • Nylon can expand and weaken when exposed to water. • Elaborate design is alluring, but good design is simple. • Calipers are considered a weapon by the TSA. Don’t fly with them. • The quality of your manager is one of, if not the most important factor in your success and growth. • Making a useful product requirements document is really hard. It should inform almost all design decisions. • Know your reliability test plan early in the process, so you can design the product to survive it. • Users will abuse your products in ways you could never dream of. • There's downsides to every product development approach - fast & messy vs. diligent & thorough. It’s always greener on the other side. One of my favorite conversations recently was with Michael Lo, founder of Ronin Product Development Labs and his new venture Catalyst Introductions. Read the full conversation below and if you want to trial Catalyst as part of Hardware FYI (a better way of meeting people with similar goals/interests), sign up here! https://lnkd.in/gzJrUHBC https://lnkd.in/g-3CQGag

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Major capacitor breakthrough for microelectronics... Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and UC Berkeley have created "microcapacitors" that allow integrating energy storage directly onto microchips, minimizing energy losses that occur when power is transferred between different components. The idea isn't new, but current #technology struggles to meet the requirements of storing sufficient energy in a compact space while delivering it rapidly. Made from engineered thin films of hafnium oxide and zirconium oxide, the capacitors employ materials and fabrication techniques commonly used in chip manufacturing. However, their ability to store significantly more energy than ordinary capacitors is down to the use of negative capacitance materials. Capacitors store energy in an electric field established between two metallic plates separated by a dielectric material (non-metallic substance). They deliver power quickly and have longer lifespans than batteries, which use electrochemical reactions. These benefits come at the cost of significantly lower energy densities, which is exacerbated when shrinking them down to microcapacitor sizes for on-chip energy storage. The researchers overcame this by engineering thin films of HfO2-ZrO2 to achieve a negative capacitance effect. By tuning the composition, they were able to get the material to be easily polarized by even a small electric field. To scale up the energy storage capability of the films, the team placed atomically thin layers of aluminum oxide every few layers of HfO2-ZrO2. This allowed them to grow the films up to 100 nm thick while retaining the desired properties. These films were integrated into 3-D microcapacitor structures, achieving record-breaking properties: nine times higher energy density and 170 times higher power density compared to the best electrostatic capacitors. The technology could help meet the growing demand for miniaturized energy storage in microdevices such as #IoT, edge computing, and AI processors… Daily #electronics from Asia insights – follow me, Keesjan, and never miss a post by ringing my 🔔. #innovation

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Depth map video created using a standard color camera—no ToF, stereo vision, or structured light required! This innovative solution transforms regular video into depth information, opening up opportunities in robotics, AR/VR, autonomous systems, industrial automation, and more. If you're tackling challenges that demand depth perception or 3D data but face hardware constraints, this technology offers a cost-effective, accessible alternative. Let’s collaborate to turn your technical hurdles into business success stories!

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🚀 APB vs AHB vs AXI 🚀 ✅ APB (Advanced Peripheral Bus) - Purpose: Used for low-speed peripherals. - Examples: Keyboards, timers, GPIOs, UART. - Features: Simple and low-power. Does not support burst transfers or pipelining. - Real-Time Use Case: Connecting simple peripherals like a system timer or a GPIO module in a microcontroller. ✅ AHB (Advanced High-Performance Bus) - Purpose: Used for high-speed communication between CPU and high-performance components. - Examples: RAM, DMA controllers. - Features: Supports pipelining and burst transfers. Single-master, multi-slave architecture. - Real-Time Use Case: Transferring large amounts of data, like a DMA transferring data from memory to an I/O device in an embedded system. ✅ AXI (Advanced eXtensible Interface) - Purpose: Used for ultra-high-speed, parallel communication. - Examples: GPUs, AI accelerators, 5G processors. - Features: Independent read/write channels. Supports multiple masters and slaves. High throughput with low latency. - Real-Time Use Case: Handling high-speed data processing, such as AI tasks in modern SoCs or memory-intensive GPU operations. 👉 👉 Please do follow & do share 👉 👉 For more information do contact ProV Logic or Prasanthi Chanda #mentor #guidance #training #workshop #vlsi #internships #design #verification #masters #interview #physicaldesign #vlsidesign #coaching #chip #manufacturing #digital #analog #semiconductor

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Thrilled to announce that pre-orders are open for our groundbreaking OculenzAMD device. This revolutionary technology represents a new chapter in vision enhancement for those living with macular degeneration. Through extensive R&D and manufacturing excellence at our Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. facilities, we've created a device that goes beyond traditional vision aids. The OculenzAMD features: - Customized visual enhancement for AMD patients - Lightweight, ergonomic design - Advanced eye-tracking technology - Wireless connectivity For our patients and their families, this isn't just about improved vision - it's about restored independence and quality of life. Visit our website to learn more about pre-ordering the OculenzAMD: https://lnkd.in/e9rfCEeR #VisionTechnology #MedicalInnovation #MacularDegeneration #HealthcareTech

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The legal battle between Arm and Qualcomm kicked off this week, with both sides presenting their arguments. Arm alleges Qualcomm breached its licensing agreement by using Nuvia's chip designs without paying higher royalties, while Qualcomm counters that Arm is overreaching and seeking to stifle competition. Arm maintains that its actions are necessary to protect its business model and ensure fair licensing practices. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for the future of the semiconductor industry and the relationship between chip designers and technology licensors. The Arm-Qualcomm legal battle kicked off this week with both sides presenting their arguments. Arm accuses Qualcomm of breaching its licensing agreement by using Nuvia's designs without paying higher royalties. Qualcomm counters that its existing license covers Nuvia's technology and alleges Arm is seeking to disrupt Qualcomm's business by entering the chip market itself. Arm contends that Qualcomm's actions could severely impact its revenue, while Qualcomm argues that Arm's actions are misleading and intended to stifle competition. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for the semiconductor industry, particularly regarding intellectual property rights and the relationship between technology licensors and their customers. #Arm #Qualcomm #TechGiants #lawsuit #licensing #chips #semiconductor #semiconductors #semiconductorindustry #semiconductormanufacturing #IP #innovation #technology #technologynews

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Hey Folks! Integrating DFX principles early in the design process can have a profound impact on the success of your product development projects. Our latest blog post explores the top 5 reasons why you should consider DFX proactively:   Cost Reduction Accelerated Time-to-Market Enhanced Product Quality Sustainability and Environmental Impact Flexibility and Adaptability Read the full blog post to dive deeper into each of these key benefits and learn how DFX can unlock new opportunities for your business.

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The autonomous vehicle revolution is here, with the world anticipating Elon Musk's October 10th Tesla robo-taxi announcement and Waymo's recent milestone of 100,000 weekly rides. Lumotive's Liquid Crystal Metasurface (LCM) technology is ready to lead the way—delivering scalable 3D sensing solutions to transform mobility from thousands to millions of autonomous vehicles. How LCM Transforms Autonomous Driving: Superior Reliability: Our solid-state design eliminates mechanical components, increasing reliability and system longevity—essential for autonomous vehicles. Adaptive Flexibility: Software-defined beam steering adjusts scanning patterns and resolution on the fly, optimizing performance for diverse conditions. Scalable for Adoption: Built with semiconductor manufacturing, our LCM technology is scalable and cost-effective, meeting the industry's needs for large-scale deployment. As the demand for advanced 3D sensing grows, Lumotive is ready to shape the future of mobility. Join us as we drive forward into this exciting era. #AutonomousDriving #Lumotive #robotaxi

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High-NA EUV astigmatism must come from the anamorphic optics. Same pitch, EUV mask, but different focus of horizontal features for High-NA (8x demagnification) vs Low-NA (4x demagnification). https://lnkd.in/gPWAWWZb https://lnkd.in/g3wjKiP6 Substack: https://lnkd.in/gafhW92b

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Enough of eyeballing over your extracted DSPF, in a text-editor, jumping back and forth, between Layout, Schematic, testbench and open DesignReview to check locations, parameters, debug, probe, pinpoint. Sit back and relax, start using I-DSPF & do all you wanted - just way faster, with ease..

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We just published a paper entitled "A WR-15 High-Power Handling, Amplitude and Phase Stable Full Band Rotary Joint Based on TE01 Mode" in September 2024, European Microwave Week (EuMC28-3). https://lnkd.in/gk4Eq6qf This paper presents an industry-first high-power handling capacity, full WR-15 waveguide band rotary joint, covering 50 to 75 GHz. The joint has excellent phase and amplitude stability over the full WR-15 waveguide bandwidth and exhibits a typical phase variation of ±1.0 degrees and amplitude variation of ±0.1 dB through a complete 360-degree rotation. The electrical and mechanical design has scaled to sub-THz frequencies as high as 170 GHz and is configured to create I-Style, L-Style, and U-Style rotary joints. More information can be found on Eravant's Website here. https://lnkd.in/gfVT3Gnm

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Learn about the new NVIDIA JetPack release, featuring key improvements to the Argus camera stack, the introduction of firmware-based Trusted Platform Module support, and more.

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Jensen Huang co-founded NVIDIA in 1993 with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, driven by a vision to revolutionize computer graphics. At the time, Huang was 30 years old and brought valuable experience from his work at LSI Logic and AMD. NVIDIA started in a small office in Santa Clara, California, focusing on developing graphics processing units (GPUs) to enhance gaming experiences. Their first major product, the NV1, launched in 1995, combined 2D and 3D graphics with sound. However, it faced limited success due to its unconventional design. Despite early challenges, NVIDIA persevered and gained traction with the release of the RIVA series in 1997, marking its entry into the competitive PC gaming market. Under Huang’s leadership, NVIDIA continued to innovate, eventually dominating the GPU industry and expanding into fields like artificial intelligence, data centers, and autonomous vehicles, becoming a global leader in computing technology. #jensenhuang #nvidia #enterpreneurs #entrepreneurlife #success #mindset #entrepreneur #enterpreneurship #business #motivation

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POLYN’s analog chips are thinking outside the box—literally. With 100X less power and 1000X lower data latency, they’re making us question who’s really in charge here. Invest now. https://lnkd.in/dyvbMAK3

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