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Luceda’s EDA platform spurs progress in integrated photonics
An industry veteran, Ghent-based EDA provider Luceda Photonics strives for first-time-right designs to become the norm in integrated photonics, accelerating the technology’s journey to mass adoption.
Opinion
No math in the lab!
Bram Nauta scrutinizes artificially enhanced results at circuit design conferences.
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“Calculations you should be able to do in five minutes on a beer coaster”
Erik Manders and Marc Vermeulen are assuming a leading role in the training “Design principles for precision engineering” (DPPE). The duo takes over from Huub Janssen, who was the training’s figurehead for seven years. Part two of a two-part series: training, trends and trainers.
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Bits&Chips talks to Gerrit Muller (part 1)
In a series of five interviews with Bits&Chips (in Dutch), systems architecting guru Gerrit Muller shares his views on systems thinking, the Dutch way.
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AI pushes silicon photonics integration
Following product announcements from Nvidia, the adoption of silicon integrated photonics in the data center is about to enter a new era.
In memoriam
Image sensor pioneer Luc De Mey passes away
After a long illness, Luc De Mey died on 8 March at the age of 77. The Antwerpian was a pioneering entrepreneur in the CMOS image sensor industry. Under his leadership, Fillfactory was sold to Cypress for 100 million dollars and CMOSIS was acquired by AMS for 220 million euros.
Analysis
The irresistible whispers about China’s semiconductor progress
Even after many false alarms, rumors about China cracking a major semiconductor technology continue to find traction.
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Salvia applies ultra-thin technology to fight chronic migraine
Eindhoven-based startup Salvia Bioelectronics has developed an ultra-thin implant that stimulates nerves in the head to reduce or even prevent chronic migraine. The technology offers an alternative for patients who don’t get enough relief from medication. The device is currently in the clinical trial phase.
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AI and the future of systems programming
Kris van Rens looks at the future of systems development and how developer happiness is an important aspect of software engineering.
Background
The magic of precision engineering
Erik Manders and Marc Vermeulen are assuming a leading role in the “Design principles for precision engineering” (DPPE) training. The duo is taking over from Huub Janssen, who was the figurehead for seven years. Part one of a two-part series: trends in construction principles.
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Revisiting the state of Rust
In late 2022, Kris van Rens wrote about the rise of the Rust programming language, largely in the same application space dominated by C and C++. Did the traditional systems programming landscape really change or was it all much ado about nothing?
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Dutch chip industry calls for government support to boost competitiveness
The fact that almost the entire semiconductor value chain is present in a small country like the Netherlands offers opportunities to increase competitiveness. To seize them, a helping hand from the government is needed, the industry argues.
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Bits&Chips talks to Gus van der Feltz (FSO Instruments)
In an interview with Bits&Chips (in Dutch), Gus van der Feltz of FSO Instruments talks about laser communication in space.
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Revisiting the state of C++
In late 2022, Kris van Rens wrote about the state of C++ at that time and its challengers. A follow-up after two more years.