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2 days ago | 
embedded.com | Filippo Di Giovanni
Turning Electronic Waste (e-waste) into a Clean Business OpportunityWhen using a smartphone to surf the Internet or access social platforms—which half a billion people or more are probably doing simultaneously—we rarely think about the materials inside the device that make such everyday operations possible.
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6 days ago | 
powerelectronicsnews.com | Filippo Di Giovanni
The large-scale deployment of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries across various applications raises significant concerns regarding their recycling and reuse after reaching the end of their life cycle. Therefore, it is essential to implement techniques and procedures that minimize environmental impact and create new business opportunities. This approach aligns with the principles of circular and green economies.
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1 week ago | 
embedded.com | Filippo Di Giovanni
Kipu Quantum’s Breakthrough: Enhancing Quantum Optimization with IBM QiskitQuantum computing (QC) has evolved from purely theoretical research to a burgeoning industry, drawing significant attention from media outlets and financial analysts as well. Recent developments have led to notable market reactions.
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2 weeks ago | 
powerelectronicsnews.com | Filippo Di Giovanni
In the span of a few years, China has become the world’s leader in manufacturing battery-electric vehicles, also known as new energy vehicles (NEVs) by Chinese media. According to data from the International Energy Agency, China holds a dominant share of the global battery-operated vehicle market, with over 50% of EVs on roads worldwide being found in China. Globally, Chinese EVs hold a significant market share, with 71% of global EV and plug-in hybrid sales attributed to Chinese brands.
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3 weeks ago | 
powerelectronicsnews.com | Filippo Di Giovanni
Over the past years, renewable energy has steadily grown globally, driven by resource availability, policy frameworks, and technological advancements. As of 2024, renewables accounted for almost 30% of global electricity generation, with natural resources like wind and solar being the fastest-growing. Hydropower remains the largest renewable source, while new technologies like green hydrogen and advanced battery storage are emerging.
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1 month ago | 
eetimes.itmedia.co.jp | Filippo Di Giovanni
AIにおけるメモリチップの役割 メモリは、AIの学習性能やコンテキスト認識、意思決定、カスタマイズ、効率性などに大きな影響を及ぼす。どのAIシステムも、保存可能なデータの品質や量に依存しており、過去のやりとりやコンテキストを記憶することで、ユーザー入力に対して正確に理解／応答する必要がある。AIはメモリを利用して、過去の経験や情報を保持し、それを使って意思決定を行うことができる。効率性に優れたメモリは、AIアプリケーションの速度と信頼性を向上させることができる。 AIシステムでは、DRAMとSRAMの両方が使われる。DRAMは、AIモデルのトレーニング向けとして大量のデータセットを保存し、推論中の中間データを保持する。SRAMはこれとは逆に、CPU／GPUのキャッシュメモリのような高速メモリアプリケーション向けに使われる。DRAMよりもアクセス時間が速くレイテンシが低いため、定期的にアクセスされるデータや計算中の中間結果などを保存するのに最も適している。...
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1 month ago | 
powerelectronicsnews.com | Filippo Di Giovanni
STMicroelectronics and Innoscience have announced a strategic partnership in GaN power products, aiming to transform and elevate the GaN market to new heights by leveraging the mutual strengths in technology and manufacturing. Under this agreement, STMicroelectronics will gain access to Innoscience’s front-end capacity in China for sourcing GaN wafers, while Innoscience will utilize STMicroelectronics’ front-end services to fabricate GaN wafers outside of China.
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1 month ago | 
powerelectronicsnews.com | Filippo Di Giovanni
The shift to renewable energy is no longer optional—it’s imperative. Global initiatives like the Paris Agreement and net-zero targets demand rapid and effective decarbonization. Wind, solar, and battery storage are at the heart of this transition, but their success depends on efficient power electronics.
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1 month ago | 
embedded.com | Filippo Di Giovanni
AI Leverages Numem’s Memory Design InnovationsArtificial intelligence is one of the most promising and pervasive technologies, with vast potential applications. Its foundations were established through the efforts of mathematicians and computer scientists who targeted the design of computing systems able to accomplish tasks that can enhance not just human intelligence but also creativity and innovative thinking.
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1 month ago | 
embedded.com | Filippo Di Giovanni
Italy Bets Big on Quantum Computing: A Strategy for Tech SovereigntyItaly has a glorious history in computing, marked by the remarkable rise of Olivetti in the mid-20th century. Once the epitome of technological innovation, Olivetti transformed from a mechanical typewriter manufacturer into a pioneer of early computing. In 1965, Olivetti unveiled the Programma 101, often regarded as the world’s first commercial desktop computer.
