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October 24
- JOB: Application Engineer- Signal Processing & HDL At MathWorks In Hyderabad
- High-Performance MRAM-Powered Edge MCUs
➀ Renesas Electronics launches RA8M2 and RA8D2 MCUs featuring 1GHz Arm Cortex-M85 cores and MRAM technology for edge computing applications;
➁ Embedded MRAM enables faster data writes, 100x higher endurance than flash, and energy-efficient real-time control in industrial/IoT systems;
➂ Integrated graphics engine, ML acceleration, and TSN-enabled Ethernet support advanced HMI and AI-driven automation solutions.
October 23
- JOB: High Speed IO Validation Engineer At NVIDIA In Bengaluru
- JOB: Engineer Electrical & Electronics At Vertiv In Thane
- JOB: Engineer- Design Verification At Renesas Electronics In Bengaluru
- New Diode Prevents Sensors From Burning Out And Overheating
➀ ROHM developed a Schottky barrier diode to protect image sensors from voltage damage when powered off and overheating during operation.
➁ The diode maintains forward voltage below 300mV at -40°C and reverse current under 20µA at 125°C, with a compact 2.5×1.4mm package compliant with automotive AEC-Q101 standards.
➂ Applications include ADAS cameras, security systems, and industrial sensors, with plans for miniaturization in future electronics.
- How Dimonds Help Chip Cool Faster?
➀ Stanford researchers developed ultra-thin diamond layers to address chip overheating by spreading heat efficiently, reducing temperatures by up to 70°C in GaN transistors.
➀ The diamond film, grown at a low 400°C, integrates directly with semiconductors and forms a silicon-carbide interface for effective heat transfer.
➂ Collaborations with TSMC, Samsung, and Applied Materials aim to commercialize this cooling solution for next-gen high-density chips and 3D chip stacks.
- Quantum Chip Solves Calculations 13000x Than Fastest Supercomputer
➀ Google's Quantum AI team developed a 105-qubit 'Willow' quantum chip that solves calculations 13,000x faster than the fastest supercomputer;
➁ The chip uses a novel Quantum Echoes algorithm to measure information spread in quantum systems, enabling verifiable results with reduced errors;
➂ Demonstrated through 'out-of-time-order correlator' experiments, this breakthrough lays groundwork for quantum modeling of molecular interactions and energy transfer.
October 22
- JOB: Electronics & Production Lead At Evobi Automations Pvt Ltd In Bengaluru
- JOB: Electronic Test And Validation Engineer At General Electric In Hyderabad
- JOB: Electronics Design Engineer – UAV EO/IR Camera Hardware At Johnnette Technologies In Noida
- JOB: Associate Digital Electronics Design And Analysis Engineer At Boeing In Bengaluru
- Next-Gen SSD Boosts Data Transfer Speeds to 10GB/s
➀ TEAMGROUP launched an M.2 PCIe 5.0 SSD with read speeds up to 10GB/s using advanced 3D NAND flash and PCIe Gen5 x4 interface;
➁ Features graphene-based cooling for thermal stability, available in 1TB-4TB capacities, and includes S.M.A.R.T. monitoring with a 5-year warranty;
➂ Targets data-intensive applications like content creation and analytics, while adopting eco-friendly packaging compliant with RoHS and REACH standards.
- One Microcontroller For Wireless, Touch And Motor Control
➀ Microchip unveiled the PIC32-BZ6 MCU, integrating wireless (Bluetooth/Thread/Matter), touch sensing, and motor control functionalities in a single chip to reduce hardware complexity.
➁ The device features 2MB Flash, 512KB RAM, supports OTA updates, and includes security mechanisms (AES, SHA, secure boot) with AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification for automotive/industrial environments.
➂ Priced at US$3.73 (SoC) and US$5.84 (RF-certified module) in bulk, it comes with development tools like MPLAB IDE and Zephyr RTOS.
October 17
- JOB: Hardware Engineer At Velankani Information Systems Ltd In Bengaluru
- JOB: Electronics Hardware Design Engineer At Baker Hughes In Coimbatore
- Smart Lock Reference Design
➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-00757 reference design tackles smart locks' battery drain using BLE and low-power motor drivers;
➁ Integrates ultra-low-power MCU, efficient DC/DC converter, and motor current limiting for extended battery life up to 5+ years;
➂ Supports wireless control and battery monitoring, applicable in building automation, security systems, and HVAC actuators.
- Two New Testing Systems For Semicondctor Devices
➀ The Microtest Group introduced Quasar200 and Pulsar600 testing systems for efficient semiconductor device validation;
➁ Quasar200 provides precise DC/AC measurements for Si, GaN, and SiC devices, while Pulsar600 supports high-current automotive and industrial applications up to 1,000 A DC;
➂ Both systems feature plug-and-play setups, safety protections, and ±0.1% measurement accuracy to streamline testing processes.
- Next-Gen RISC-V MCU Redefines Edge AI
➀ Upbeat Technology and SiFive collaborate on a dual-core RISC-V MCU family (UP201/UP301) featuring AI accelerators for ultra-low-power edge AI applications.
➀ Delivers 16.8 μW/MHz/DMIPS energy efficiency, 400 MHz clock speed, and advanced error correction for resilient near-threshold operation in wearables, drones, and IoT systems.
➂ Live demos at RISC-V Summit highlight performance, with engineering samples and SDKs available to enable next-gen battery-optimized AI designs.
October 16
- JOB: Principal Engineer Firmware At Microchip Technologies In Bengaluru
- JOB: R&D Engineer- Embedded Firmware At ABB In Hyderabad
- JOB: Hardware Engineer At Exponent Energy In Bengaluru
- Is your Clock In Sync With Actual Time?
➀ Microchip Technology launched the SkyWire system within BlueSky GNSS Firewall 2200 to ensure precise clock synchronization across global networks;
➁ The system measures nanosecond-level deviations from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) using GNSS satellite signals and corrects timing mismatches;
➂ It supports critical infrastructure like power grids, telecom networks, and financial systems by maintaining time accuracy through integrated software analysis.
- When Robots Team Up, They Can Go Anywhere
➀ Caltech researchers developed X1, a multi-robot system combining a humanoid robot (Unitree R1) and a deployable M4 robot capable of rolling and flying, enabling navigation in complex terrains;
➁ The system demonstrated seamless transitions between walking, driving, and flying modes to overcome obstacles like ponds and stairs in a campus simulation;
➂ Physics-based control algorithms allow autonomous adaptability, aiming to advance cooperative robotics for search, rescue, and dynamic real-world applications.
- Robot Crawls Through Blood Vessels and Jet Engines
➀ Engineers developed a soft robotic system using liquid crystal elastomer e-skin with heating elements and pressure sensors for navigation in confined spaces;
➀ The robot employs tip extension and heat/pressure controls to maneuver through human blood vessels and jet engines without friction or damage;
➀ Potential applications include precision medical interventions and industrial inspections in inaccessible environments.
- Connecting Quantum Computers Using Just Light
➀ Researchers at the University of Oxford demonstrated a method to link quantum computers using light-based quantum gate teleportation, achieving stable communication between two ion-based modules without physical connections;
➁ The setup used trapped ions (strontium for photonic communication and calcium for data processing) in vacuum chambers, with entangled photons enabling cross-module operations at 86.2% gate accuracy and 97% entanglement fidelity;
➂ Successful execution of Grover's search algorithm validated distributed quantum computing, highlighting a scalable approach for modular quantum systems through photonic entanglement.
October 15
- JOB: Firmware Engineer At S R Aerospace Solutions In Bengaluru
- JOB: Staff Electronics Hardware Lead Engineer At ARM In Bengaluru
- 800V Power Design Redefines AI Infrastructure
➀ The 800V DC architecture is introduced to replace traditional 48V/12V systems in AI data centers, reducing energy losses and improving efficiency;
➁ Wide bandgap semiconductors like SiC and GaN enable compact, high-efficiency power solutions for next-gen AI infrastructure;
➂ Industry collaboration accelerates adoption of 800V designs to support multi-gigawatt AI data centers with enhanced sustainability.
- JOB: Senior Engineer – Power Electronics At Eaton In Pune