Everyone knows what FPGAs are, but have you ever heard of an FPAA? What are FPAAs, what problems do they face, and could they provide a viable solution for future problems? What is an FPAA? Field Programmable Gate Arrays, or FPGAs for short, are semiconductor...

By Robin Mitchell | 13-04-2021

Privacy concerns in IoT, AI, and general transmission of data continue to increase, but a new encryption method could solve this. Why is AI facing challenges in the field of data privacy, what is homomorphic encryption, and how could it transform the world of...

Privacy | By Sam Brown | 13-04-2021

Recently, Intel announced that STMicroelectronics has been chosen to provide MEMS micro-mirrors for their RealSense High-Resolution LiDAR camera. Why are MEMS mirrors highly ideal for LiDAR, what is the L515, and how will it help with vision systems? Why are M...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-04-2021

Recently, UK advanced sensor company Zedsen has reached a valuation of $110m after it demonstrated its intention to produce a wearable medical device next year. Who is Zedsen, what technology have they developed, and what applications does their technology pro...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 12-04-2021

A recent interview between Jim Keller and Lex Fridman revealed a concept that, according to Jim Keller, the computer industry must change. Who is Jim Keller, what did he say about computer architecture, and why is he right? Who is Jim Keller? Jim Keller is a m...

RISC-V | By Robin Mitchell | 11-04-2021

Endoscopy procedures are expensive and unpleasant, but the use of small robotic systems could provide patients with a better alternative. Who is Endiatx, what have they developed, and could their company pave a new future for robot pills? Who is Endiatx? Endia...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-04-2021

Recently, Russia introduced a law that requires developers of smartphones and smart devices to come pre-installed with Russian software. Why is Russia taking this action, how does it relate to electronics, and how could such moves erode privacy? Why is Russia...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 10-04-2021

Recently, ARM Holdings announced the development of ARM V9, the next generation in the ARM series. Where is ARM being used, and what will ARM V9 integrate? ARM – How RISC Changed Everything The initial development of the ARM core came about in 1983 with two em...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-04-2021

Recent events around the world have demonstrated the importance of semiconductors, but shockingly the UK has almost no IC foundries. What semiconductor plants currently exist in the UK, why does the UK not manufacture ICs, and should it? Why manufacturing semi...

Semiconductors | By Sam Brown | 09-04-2021

Recently, UK company PragmatIC has been awarded £1.3m by the UK government to implement a recycling scheme using their FlexIC technology. Who is PragmatIC, what technology do they develop, and how will the grant help to tackle pollution? Who is PragmatIC? Prag...

By Robin Mitchell | 09-04-2021

Recently, AI solutions developer Groq announced that it is in the process of looking for investments that would put it on par with Nvidia. Who is Groq, what have they developed, and what will the investment round value them at? Who is Groq? Groq is a company t...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-04-2021

Recently, VLSI (unit of a hedge fund) filed a patent infringement case against Intel claiming that Intel used their dynamic power and performance technology in Speed Shift. Why are dynamic power states used, what is Speed Shift, and why does VLSI think that th...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-04-2021