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Schrödinger’s cat makes better qubits

“Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum mechanics to encode and elaborate data, meaning that it could one day solve computational problems that are intractable with current computers. While the latter work with bits, which represent either a 0 or …

Scientists demonstrate terahertz wave camera can capture 3D images of microscopic world in major breakthrough

“Loughborough University scientists are the first to demonstrate that a terahertz wave camera can capture 3D images of microscopic items hidden inside small objects. Lead researcher Dr Luana Olivieri says though the research is in the early stages, the team …

Star Wars Inspired DIY Volumetric Display

“The goal of my project was to create a kind of DIY volumetric display that can be built at home with available components for makers. Introduction A volumetric display is a graphical display device that creates a visual representation of …

Stellar demolition derby births powerful gamma-ray burst

“Never-before-seen scenario suggests a new way to destroy a star. While searching for the origins of a powerful gamma-ray burst (GRB), an international team of astrophysicists may have stumbled upon a new way to destroy a star. Although most GRBs …

STMicroelectronics adds lossless image compression and information sharing in TouchGFX UI design software for STM32 microcontrollers

“STMicroelectronics has released TouchGFX 4.22 user-interface software with improvements that include advanced memory-saving image compression and built-in information sharing. TouchGFX 4.22 automatically selects the optimum compression for images and graphics, greatly reducing the system memory requirement without compromising …

STMicroelectronics reveals integrated hot-swap and ideal-diode controller for automotive safety-critical applications up to ASIL-D

“The STMicroelectronics STPM801 is the market’s first automotive-qualified integrated hot-swap and ideal-diode controller featured for functional-safety applications. The ideal-diode controller drives an external MOSFET replacing a Schottky diode conventionally used for reverse-input protection and output-voltage holdup. The reduced voltage …

Stripboard Oscilloscope

“A 500kS/s oscilloscope built on stripboard using basic parts Introduction In the previous guide we described how to create a simple oscilloscope on a breadboard using a Raspberry Pi Pico W (or Pico) and the Scoppy Android app. Here …

Superconducting quantum circuits take a cold bath

“New cooling technology developed for quantum computing circuits Typical superconducting quantum circuits, such as qubits – basic processing units of a quantum computer, must be operated at very low temperatures, of a few 10’s of milli-kelvin, or hundredth’s of …

Ultra Small Ethernet + RP2040 Board Production Record

“WIZNET W5100S + Seeed Studio XIAO-RP2040 Summary I have done a lot of projects related to RP2040. We always used the Pico board to proceed. I used a lot of W5100S-EVB-Pico, an Ethernet-enabled board in Pico. Now, I …

Unraveling connections between the brain and gut

“MIT engineers’ new technology can probe the neural circuits that influence hunger, mood, and a variety of diseases. The brain and the digestive tract are in constant communication, relaying signals that help to control feeding and other behaviors. This extensive …