Researchers from the University of Bristol and quantum start-up, Phasecraft, have discovered algorithms and analysis which significantly lessen the quantum hardware capability needed to solve problems which go beyond the realm of supercomputers. The research demonstrates how optimised quantum algorithms can solve the Fermi-Hubbard model on near-term hardware. The Fermi-Hubbard model is of fundamental importance ...

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 Tsinghua Unigroup, which was planning to build a DRAM fab, is to default again on a second debt obligation, reports the Nikkei. Last month Unigroup defaulted on a $199 million onshore bond. Now it has defaulted again on on $2.5 billion of offshore bonds after failing to repay a $450 million Eurobond, Yesterday, Tsinghua said “payments ...

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Farnell has signed a global franchise with XinaBox to broaden its market leading range of educational devices and kits. The XinaBox range provides a low-cost entry into the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and automation and helps educators combine Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning with the experience of ...

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Foundry capex will account for 34% of all semi capex in 2020, says IC Insights, with 7/5nm processes driving foundry spending and total semi industry capex expected to rise 6%. Following spending of $106.1 billion in 2018 and $102.5 billion in 2019, worldwide semiconductor capital spending is expected to grow 6% to $108.1 billion in 2020. ...

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Imec has prototyped a high-resolution short-wave-infrared (SWIR) image sensor with record small pixel pitch of 1.82 µm. It is based on a thin-film photodetector that is monolithically integrated on a custom Si-CMOS readout circuit. A fab-compatible process flow paves the way to high-throughput, wafer-level manufacturing. The presented technology largely exceeds the capabilities of today’s InGaAs-based ...

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Flex Power Modules has added to in its BMR491 series of high-density DC/DC converters with built-in digital interfaces. The BMR491 converter can deliver 2450 W peak power for periods of up to one second, with a continuous output power rating of up to 1540 W, thus making it the highest power density digital DC/DC isolated ...

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