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A Crucial Optical Technology Has Finally Arrived

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At the same time, startup Micas Networks , announced that it is in volume production with a CPO switch based on Broadcoms technology. Advanced packaging technology allows chipmakers to surround the network chip with several silicon optical transceiver chiplets. Nvidia has been working on the fundamental photonics technology for years.

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Tesla leads in vehicle longevity and mileage, study finds

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This contributes to a detailed understanding of the reliability of powertrains, including the new technology,” the researchers noted. Technological Progress: Early electric cars lagged in reliability compared to ICE vehicles, but technological advancements have closed the gap.

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Future Chips Will Be Hotter Than Ever

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Our simulation framework uses industry-standard and open-source electronic design automation (EDA) tools, augmented with our in-house tool set, to rapidly explore the interaction between semiconductor technology and the systems built with it. Performance Versus Heat Luckily, cooling technology isnt the only way to stop chips from frying.

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32 Bits That Changed Microprocessor Design

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In the late 1970s, a time when 8-bit processors were state of the art and CMOS was the underdog of semiconductor technology, engineers at AT&T s Bell Labs took a bold leap into the future. AT&T Archives and History Center At the time, CMOS technology was seen as a promisingbut riskyalternative to the NMOS and PMOS designs then in use.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Rimac Technology Powers the Bugatti Tourbillon with Cutting-Edge Battery and Powertrain Tech

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Rimac Technology, a Tier 1 technology supplier to the automotive industry, engineered, designed and seamlessly integrated the cutting-edge battery system, e-axles and electronic control units for the Bugatti Tourbillon hyper sports cars.

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Airbus is Working on a Superconducting Electric Aircraft

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The ratio of bypass air to combustion air is an important measure of engine performance, with higher ratios indicating higher efficiencies, according to Mohamed Ali , chief technology and operating officer for GE Aerospace. We partnered with Air Liquide Advanced Technologies to build the facility, he said.

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