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Survey of DL-Based LiDAR Super-Resolution For Autonomous Driving (University College London)
22+ hour, 5+ min ago (330+ words) University College London researchers published "A Comprehensive Survey on Deep Learning-Based LiDAR Super-Resolution for Autonomous Driving." Abstract "LiDAR sensors are often considered essential for autonomous driving, but high-resolution sensors remain expensive while affordable low-resolution sensors produce sparse point clouds that…...
Mixer Technology For Advanced Communications, Part 1: Mixer Basics
2+ week, 6+ day ago (226+ words) The core principles of mixers, including their role, common topologies, and the use of I/Q mixers in modern applications. The post Mixer Technology For Advanced Communications, Part 1: Mixer Basics appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering. Mixers are a fundamental component…...
MIPI CSI-2 Provides The Backbone Of Automotive Sensor Networks
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (559+ words) Simon Bussi'res is director of systems architecture at Rambus. Prior to this, he was Product Manager at Hardent where he was responsible for new IP product development and strategy, as well as IP integration and customization projects for Hardent's customers…...
Challenges In Testing Photonics In Chips
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (37+ words) The impact of combining electrical and optical test in a single device. The post Challenges In Testing Photonics In Chips appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering. The impact of combining electrical and optical test in a single device....
Emergence Of The JJFET For Cryogenic and Quantum-Compatible Logic (Univ. of Glasgow)
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (372+ words) A new technical paper titled "Silicon-based Josephson junction field-effect transistors enabling cryogenic logic and quantum technologies" was published by researchers at University of Glasgow. Abstract "The continuous miniaturisation of metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) from long- to short-channel architectures has advanced…...
Expert Panel Sees History Of Continuous Photomask Innovations As Key To The Future
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (443+ words) Wiley: EUV pellicle adoption seems to be increasing with the news that TSMC is converting one of its old 8-inch fabs to produce their own EUV pellicle membranes. Levinson: EUV pellicle transmission is a problem. Wafer throughput is affected by…...
Why In-Memory Computation Is So Important For Edge AI
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (295+ words) Researchers focus on limiting data movement to reduce power and latency in edge devices. In popular media, "AI" usually means large language models running in expensive, power-hungry data centers. For many applications, though, smaller models running on local hardware are…...
Voltage Regulation Moves Into The Package
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1649+ words) Power density is stressing board-level power delivery. Integrated circuits require a variety of voltages and a wide range of currents, typically supplied by voltage regulators. But increasing power density is resulting in higher power delivery losses. Moving those regulators closer…...
Artificial Intelligence Of Things (AIoT) Guide
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1323+ words) Combining the sensor-driven, networked structure of IoT with the decision-making power of AI at the edge. For organizations exploring connected technologies, the conversation around the Internet of Things (IoT) has shifted. They are looking to make devices smarter, responsive and…...
A Signal Integrity Guide to HSD PCB Design
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (147+ words) eBook: Common signal integrity challenges in HSD designs and how to avoid them. The post A Signal Integrity Guide to HSD PCB Design appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering. As data rates soar into the multi-gigabit range, high-speed digital (HSD) PCB…...