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  • Brain-inspired chip runs near absolute zero and could transform quantum computing

    From Jan Panteltje@alien@comet.invalid to sci.electronics.design on Mon Jun 15 14:55:54 2026
    From Newsgroup: sci.electronics.design

    From:
    https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260612032024.htm

    Brain-inspired chip runs near absolute zero and could transform quantum computing
    Date:
    June 12, 2026
    Source:
    The University of Hong Kong
    Summary:
    Scientists at the University of Hong Kong have created a remarkable new type of brain-inspired chip
    that can function just above absolute zero, one of the coldest environments imaginable.
    By using a standard silicon carbide transistor in a completely new way,
    the team made a single device behave like an energy-efficient neuron,
    firing electrical rCLspikesrCY similar to those in the human brain.

    Paper (free download):
    Cryogenic neuromorphic circuits using gate-controlled negative differential resistance in silicon carbide
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-70963-6
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  • From Phil Hobbs@pcdhSpamMeSenseless@electrooptical.net to sci.electronics.design on Mon Jun 15 19:10:20 2026
    From Newsgroup: sci.electronics.design

    Jan Panteltje <alien@comet.invalid> wrote:
    From:
    https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260612032024.htm

    Brain-inspired chip runs near absolute zero and could transform quantum computing
    Date:
    June 12, 2026
    Source:
    The University of Hong Kong
    Summary:
    Scientists at the University of Hong Kong have created a remarkable new
    type of brain-inspired chip
    that can function just above absolute zero, one of the coldest environments imaginable.
    By using a standard silicon carbide transistor in a completely new way,
    the team made a single device behave like an energy-efficient neuron,
    firing electrical rCLspikesrCY similar to those in the human brain.

    Paper (free download):
    Cryogenic neuromorphic circuits using gate-controlled negative
    differential resistance in silicon carbide
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-70963-6


    Gee, can it really run at that temperature?

    Sure sounds convenient. ;)

    Cheers

    Phil Hobbs
    --
    Dr Philip C D Hobbs Principal Consultant ElectroOptical Innovations LLC / Hobbs ElectroOptics Optics, Electro-optics, Photonics, Analog Electronics
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