University of Cambridge

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have proposed an answer to escalating energy consumption of  AI hardware – multicomponent p-type Hf(Sr,Ti)O2 thin films for memristor-based neuromorphic devices. ‘Neuromorphic computing offers promises to drastically reduce this footprint,’ say the researchers, ‘here, we introduce multicomponent p-type Hf(Sr,Ti)O2 thin films for energy-efficient, resistive switching–based neuromorphic devices. We demonstrate interfacial memristors with ultralow switching ...

The UK’s most powerful quantum computer will be based at the University of Cambridge as part of a partnership with quantum specialist IonQ. The partnership will support the creation of the IonQ Quantum Innovation Centre to be based at the Ray Dolby Centre, the new home of Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory. The centre will house an IonQ 256-qubit quantum computer. “Access ...

Cambridge University spin-out Kodiaq Technologies has pulled in £850,000 towards developing its organic electrolytes for metal-free flow batteries. The money comes from “over twenty high-net-worth investors”, according to the company. Kodiaq intends its electrolytes to displace vanadium and lithium-based systems. “Energy storage doesn’t have to be dependent on the price or availability of metals,” claimed CEO David Fyfe. “Our approach ...

UK start-up SCI Semiconductor has raised £2.5m towards developing its security-enhanced microcontroller based on CHERI, a memory securing framework developed by the University of Cambridge and supported by the UK and US governments. The investment was from NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), and ...

Now in its seventh year, the EW BrightSparks awards see Electronics Weekly highlight and celebrate some of the brightest and most talented young engineers in the UK today. Continuing our series on the latest EW BrightSparks of 2024, we profile Henry Wall, a UKESF Scholar who is an Electrical and Electronic Engineering Student at the University of Cambridge. Achievements In terms ...

Transistor maker Cambridge GaN Devices has signed a memorandum of understanding with Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute to develop USB-PD adaptors as well as to share international market information, visit to potential customers and promote the PSUs. The agreement covers 140 – 240W, >30W/in3, ac-dc power adapters for e-mobility, power tools, notebooks and phones (prototype GaN-based USB PD adapter right) ...

Now in its sixth year of awards, EW BrightSparks sees Electronics Weekly highlight and celebrate some of the brightest and most talented young engineers in the UK today. Here, in our series on the latest EW BrightSparks of 2023, we highlight Kate Lucas, an engineering student at Cambridge University. Achievements Kate has been Co-President of the Cambridge University Robotics (CUR) ...

The UK is funding scientists and engineers to work on a series of international space science and exploration projects involving the Moon, Mars and Venus. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has announced the allocation of £7 million under the Space Science and Exploration Bilateral Programme. The seven projects involve the universities of Aberdeen, Cambridge, Leicester (twice), Royal Holloway, Sussex and ...

Power IC company Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) has signed a deal to develop power adapters and data centre PSUs with Chicony Power Technology of Taiwan, and Cambridge University Technical Services (CUTS). “Chicony Power is one of the leading SMPS manufacturers in the world, so this agreement represents an incredible milestone in CGD’s journey,” said CGD CEO Giorgia Longobardi. “Chicony Power ...

Cambridge GaN Devices is adding package-top per-device 2D barcodes to its GaN power transistors, which can be read by customers using commercial code readers to reveal function, batch and position-on-wafer. “Although we have a great deal of data to prove the ruggedness and reliability of our hemts, GaN is still a relatively new technology, certainly when compared to traditional silicon ...