➀ Hamamatsu Photonics Europe has launched NZConnectMD Scan, an image acquisition platform for digital pathology workflows.

➁ The software allows for centralized control of multiple NanoZoomer MD Series scanners.

➂ Key features include barcode-based slide tracking, workflow balancing, and space optimization.

➀ U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the United States Investment Accelerator Office;

➁ The office aims to negotiate better deals for taxpayers;

➂ There are concerns about the impact on existing contracts and awards.

➀ The MLPerf Inference v5.0 results have been released, showing that NVIDIA Hopper systems dominate the rankings;

➁ Intel and AMD also have their own submissions, focusing on different market segments;

➂ The article discusses the performance of various systems and the focus on Deepseek-R1 671B inference performance.

➀ A recent study introduces a Janus membrane for water purification and energy generation, aiming to address water scarcity and energy needs;

➁ The membrane uses cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and a modified MXene to improve performance over longer periods;

➂ The Janus membrane demonstrates better performance than traditional membranes, achieving a high evaporation rate and photothermal conversion efficiency, and effectively preventing salt buildup.

➀ STMicroelectronics has introduced the STM32U3 microcontrollers with advanced power-saving features for IoT devices, enabling long-term operation with minimal maintenance and power usage.

➁ The STM32U3 series enhances IoT security with hardware protection, including secure storage of secret keys and factory-loaded attestation credentials.

➂ Key features include AI-driven voltage scaling, very low power consumption, high-performance peripherals, and support for operating in extreme temperature ranges.

➀ Lantronix has launched the Open-Q 8550CS System-on-Module (SOM), built on the Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS8550 processor, offering low-power on-device AI and ML capabilities.

➁ The SOM is designed for demanding AI/ML applications in extreme Edge computing environments, supporting advanced video processing, AI inference, and Edge AI gateway integration.

➂ Key features include low power consumption with a 4nm process, dual eNPU for AI acceleration, and support for high-speed connectivity and multiple display interfaces.

➀ Researchers at Columbia University have successfully used DNA to create 3D electronic devices with nanoscale precision, which could significantly enhance computing power by transitioning from 2D to 3D architectures.

➁ This bottom-up approach, based on DNA origami, allows for self-assembly of DNA strands into precise nanostructures, offering a more efficient alternative to traditional top-down etching methods.

➂ The integration of electrodes and semiconductor materials like silicon oxide and tin oxide onto DNA-assembled structures demonstrates their potential application in future microchips, potentially revolutionizing semiconductor manufacturing.

➀ Alphawave Semi推出了针对高速互连半导体市场的最新光电子解决方案，预计到2028年市场规模将超过40亿美元。

➁ 新产品包括支持PAM4和Coherent-lite调制的数字信号处理器（DSP），以实现AI驱动的高速数据中心数据传输。

➂ 该解决方案利用了Alphawave的WidEye DSP架构和EyeQ高级诊断技术，并提供800G和1.6T的互连能力。

➀ A student at the University of Applied Sciences in Hagen, Melanie Welp, has developed a contactless timing system for Paralympic swimming to prevent injury from head impacts.

➁ The prototype uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the time at six meters and 50 centimeters before the edge of the pool.

➂ The system has been tested and shown to be possible without causing injury to swimmers.

➀ Jensen Huang of Nvidia expects a 20% performance boost from GAA-based technologies;

➁ Huang emphasizes the importance of software innovations over process node changes;

➂ Nvidia's next-generation GPUs for AI, codenamed Rubin, are expected to use TSMC's 3nm-class fabrication process.

➀ Synaptics has introduced the SR-Series adaptive microcontrollers (MCUs) to expand its Astra AI-Native platform for Edge AI applications, offering three performance tiers: performance (100 GOPS), efficiency, and ultra-low-power always-on (AON) processing.

➁ These MCUs feature an Arm Cortex-M55 core combined with an Arm Ethos-U55 neural processing unit (NPU), along with multiple camera interfaces, secure memory, and accelerators, targeting applications such as battery-powered security cameras, sensors, and smart appliances.

➂ The SR-Series supports the Astra Machina Micro development kit and an open-source SDK, enabling developers to create context-aware cognitive IoT devices with adaptive vision, audio, and voice processing capabilities.

➀ Cadence has launched Conformal AI Studio, an advanced AI tool designed to tackle the challenges of increasing SoC design complexity.

➁ Key features include distributed Boolean logic equivalence checking, automated functional ECO generation, and low-power static signoff tools.

➂ Early adopters like MediaTek have reported significant improvements in productivity, including 83% smaller ECO patches and over 100X faster power-state-table analysis, demonstrating its potential for applications in AI infrastructure, hyperscalers, and mobile devices.

➀ South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI has rejected an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta;

➁ The company has chosen to grow independently instead;

➂ Discussions between FuriosaAI and Meta have been ongoing since early this year.

➀ The article discusses a reference design for drone electronic speed controllers (ESCs), focusing on the STEVAL-ESC001V1 by ST Microelectronics, designed specifically for entry-level commercial drones.

➁ The design supports three-phase brushless (BLDC) and permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM), with a peak current handling capacity of up to 30A, powered by 6S LiPo batteries or similar DC sources.

➂ Key features include an advanced sensorless field-oriented control (FOC) algorithm, support for motor parameter optimization via the ST Motor Profiler, and integrated safety features like overcurrent and overvoltage protection, making it suitable for small UAVs and RC vehicles.

➀ A trawler caught 7 1/2 times as much fish as with conventional driftnet methods using new electronic fish-finding equipment developed by Kelvin and Hughes (Marine) limited;

➁ The story dates back to 65 years ago, when CERES (Combined Echo Ranging Echo Sounding) equipment was introduced;

➂ CERES combined echo-ranging and echo-sounding to improve fishing efficiency.

➀ Ed向他的日记透露，执政不到一年的工党政府正在削减福利预算；

➁ 总理认为Ed是一个多面手，经常找他解决问题，Ed成了他的跑腿；

➂ 总理希望Ed帮助解决长期病假人员的问题，以减少福利预算开支，并避免政府形象受损。

➀ This article discusses a validated reference design for Gigabit Ethernet front-end solutions, which is essential for high-speed data transmission in various applications like industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics.

➁ The design by Wurth Elektronik incorporates key components such as transformers, common-mode chokes, and capacitors to ensure signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

➂ The reference design is adaptable for multiple applications and includes detailed schematics and layout guidelines to help engineers optimize their designs for signal integrity and thermal management.

➀ Softbank has acquired Ampere, an Arm-based server chip designer, for $6.5 billion.

➁ Ampere's technology originates from the Arm-based server processors of Applied Micro Circuit Corp (AMCC), which was acquired by MACOM in 2016.

➂ Softbank's acquisition of Ampere aligns with its mission to build AI chips and its recent purchase of Graphcore to enhance IC design expertise.

➀ ASUS introduced the ASUS Ascent GX10, a petaflop-scale AI supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Superchip. It provides unprecedented computing power, high-speed memory integration, and easy scalability for enterprise-level AI capabilities.

➁ The device delivers 1,000 TOPS of AI processing power, supporting AI models with up to 200 billion parameters. It includes Blackwell GPU with fifth-generation Tensor Cores and Grace 20-core Arm CPU for efficient data orchestration and real-time inferencing.

➂ The supercomputer integrates NVIDIA NVLink-C2C connectivity, offering 5x the bandwidth of PCIe 5.0. It supports seamless transitions between local development and scalable deployment, aiding developers in AI model prototyping and fine-tuning.

➀ Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed an AI-powered robot capable of preparing coffee in a busy kitchen setting. This innovation combines advanced AI, sensitive sensors, and precise motor skills to navigate complex environments more effectively than traditional robots.

➁ The new system features a robotic arm with seven movable joints that can interpret verbal instructions, assess its surroundings, and perform tasks like finding a mug, opening drawers, and mixing coffee with water.

➂ The robot's adaptive technology ensures smooth operation even when faced with unexpected changes, such as objects being moved during task execution. This advancement highlights the potential for robots with advanced intelligence to take on more complex human tasks.