➀ OMNIVISION introduces the OX01N1B, a compact and cost-effective 1.5-megapixel global shutter image sensor for automotive driver monitoring systems (DMS).

➁ The sensor features advanced NIR technology with 36% NIR quantum efficiency, high MTF, low power consumption, and a compact 1/4.51-inch optical format.

➂ Integrated image processing and ASIL-B safety features make it suitable for next-generation in-vehicle safety systems, meeting regulatory requirements like those in Europe by 2026.

➀ Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang is said to have warned President Trump about the risks of China's chip policy benefiting Huawei;

➁ The New York Times reports that China is expected to fund AI datacentres worldwide under the Belt and Road initiative, possibly using Huawei chips instead of Nvidia's;

➂ Nvidia fears the spread of these datacentres could lead to the export of Chinese standards and surveillance capabilities.

➀ ASUS has announced the launch of its latest graphics card lineup featuring NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, available in both 8GB and 16GB versions. These GPUs are designed for superior performance in gaming and creative workflows.

➁ The GPUs are powered by NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture and include advanced features such as DLSS 4 Super Resolution, Ray Reconstruction, and Multi Frame Generation, enabling stunning visuals and fluid performance.

➂ ASUS has equipped these cards with robust cooling solutions like Axial-tech fans, dual-ball fan bearings, and vented aluminum backplates, ensuring efficient heat dissipation and quiet operation.

➀ Researchers have developed a cost-effective optical detection method for microfluidic devices using Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs), which could revolutionize point-of-care diagnostics and lab-on-a-disc platforms by enabling real-time fluid tracking without bulky, expensive hardware.

➁ The study introduces an optimized setup that pairs inexpensive LDRs with LEDs, improving the precision of these sensors by integrating them with custom-designed waveguides to reduce signal noise and detect subtle changes in fluid dynamics.

➂ Experiments demonstrated the system's capability to track fluid positions, droplet counts, and assess RBC deformability, showing potential in medical diagnostics and monitoring two-phase fluid interfaces in resource-limited settings.

➀ Ayar Labs has unveiled the world's first UCIe optical chiplet, designed to eliminate data bottlenecks, reduce latency, and cut power consumption while enabling interoperability between chiplets from different vendors.

➁ The TeraPHY chiplet offers 8 Tbps bandwidth and is powered by Ayar Labs' 16-wavelength SuperNova light source, making it suitable for scalable AI architectures.

➂ AMD supports the UCIe standard, recognizing its importance in driving innovation and meeting the needs of AI scale-up solutions.

➀ The 45th Symposium on VLSI Technology & Circuits will be held in Kyoto, Japan from June 8-12, 2025;

➁ Topics include DRAM technology innovation, VLSI for AI growth, and challenges in semiconductor design technologies;

➂ The program features joint focus sessions, short courses, and panel discussions on sustainability and education.

➀ Huawei has unveiled the CloudMatrix 384, an AI accelerator and rack-scale architecture that competes with Nvidia's GB200 NVL72.

➁ The system uses 384 Ascend 910C chips, achieving impressive performance despite each chip being only one-third the performance of an Nvidia Blackwell GPU.

➂ The CloudMatrix 384 offers 300 PFLOPs of dense BF16 compute, almost double that of the GB200 NVL72, with over 3.6x aggregate memory capacity and 2.1x more memory bandwidth.

➀ Researchers have developed an AI-powered wearable system designed to help visually impaired individuals navigate obstacles safely and independently.;

➁ The system uses an AI algorithm to process real-time video from an onboard camera and provides navigational guidance through voice commands and haptic feedback.;

➂ Testing showed improved navigation abilities in complex environments, suggesting potential applications in other assistive technologies.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，预计会有大量廉价的中文AI程序涌入全球市场，现在是时候从中获利了；

➁ 作为内阁部长，Ed不能公开设立任何商业机构，但他已经向中国大使馆的朋友Xi-Xi Poo以及他在Scunthorpe的老朋友Greaser透露了这一可能性；

➂ Ed设想了一个涵盖所有领域AI程序的“一站式商店”，类似于阿里巴巴的AI版，这可能会成为欧洲重新品牌化的操作，如果中国AI程序被禁止进入欧洲和美国市场的话。

TDK has developed the world's first 'Spin Photo Detector,' a photo-spintronic conversion element that operates at a 20 picosecond speed using 800 nm light, which is over 10 times faster than conventional semiconductor-based photo detectors. This technology is a game-changer for the next generation of AI applications.

Key features of the Spin Photo Detector include ultra-high-speed response, broad light detection, and energy efficiency, making it suitable for applications in AR/VR smart glasses, high-speed image sensors, and aerospace.

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ Nvidia announced a $5.5 billion financial hit after U.S. authorities imposed new export restrictions on its H20 HGX AI GPU designed for the Chinese market.

➁ The U.S. government cited H20's memory and interconnect bandwidth as well as its potential use in supercomputers as reasons for restrictions.

➂ Nvidia's H20 HGX is a cut-down version of its H100 processor, specifically engineered to comply with U.S. government restrictions.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonics Microsystems (IPMS) is involved in an interdisciplinary research project called 'InSeKT' (Development of Intelligent Sensor Edge Technologies). This project, carried out by the Technical University of Wildau, the Leibniz Institute for Innovative Microelectronics (IHP), and the Fraunhofer IPMS, aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) more effectively at the 'edges' of IT networks. The project focuses on miniaturized sensor structures and the integration of electronic components, with the goal of enabling complex calculations directly at the data source, such as at the sensor itself.

Current data processing with AI often occurs through central cloud computing solutions, leading to data transfer over large distances and potential data leaks. The project addresses this by promoting decentralized data processing for improved data security and real-time system capabilities.

The project covers various areas, including gas analysis using ion mobility spectrometers (IMS), data-supported evaluation of photodetectors for the near-infrared wavelength range, and the adapted use of capacitive microelectromechanical ultrasonic transducers (CMUTs) for improved imaging. The generated data will be used to train Edge-KI systems for fast and accurate data processing.

➀ The Fraunhofer IPMS is involved in a research project called InSeKT to develop new technological approaches for integrating AI at the edges of IT networks.

➁ The project aims to enable complex calculations directly where data is generated, improving data protection and real-time capabilities.

➂ Fraunhofer IPMS is working on sensor technology, including gas analysis using IMS, near-infrared photodetector evaluation, and adapted use of CMUTs for improved imaging.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ Nvidia 正在与其制造合作伙伴合作，设计和建设工厂，首次在美国完全生产 Nvidia 人工智能超级计算机；

➁ 该公司与领先的制造合作伙伴已委托超过一百万平方英尺的制造空间，在亚利桑那州的凤凰城生产 NVIDIA Blackwell 芯片，并在德克萨斯州生产人工智能超级计算机；

➂ Nvidia Blackwell 芯片已开始在亚利桑那州凤凰城的台积电芯片工厂生产，公司正在德克萨斯州建设超级计算机制造工厂，与富士康在休斯顿合作，与纬创在达拉斯合作，预计两家工厂的大规模生产将在未来 12-15 个月内启动。

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。