Oliver King-Smith

Last week we ran a webinar on implementing maths in FPGA. One of the attendees asked the question what the difference in implementation size would be between fixed and floating point. I thought it would make for a pretty good blog, so this week we are implementing the same algorithm in floating and fixed point maths and seeing what the differences are. #fpga #embeddedsystems #engineering #embeddedsoftware #engineering https://lnkd.in/eR4TUYth

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https://lnkd.in/ea3mWScg RAAAM™ Memory Technologies is getting ready for a test chip tape out for a #CMOS-compatible #Memory sitting between #SRAM and #DRAM. Peter Clarke asks: Is RAAAM's #embedded #memory about to make a big difference? One-on-one with Robert Giterman. The Ojo-Yoshida Report https://lnkd.in/ea3mWScg

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VSD-C2 is a groundbreaking command and control (C2) display application that has just been released by Cambridge Pixel, a leading UK-based software engineering company renowned for their expertise in radar and sensor/effector processing. VSD-C2 sets a new standard for customisation, offering unparalleled flexibility and capability in the C2 software market. In response to the escalating demand for advanced security and defence solutions, particularly in the rapidly evolving counter-drone sector, developers and integrators are under increasing pressure to deliver sophisticated, cost-effective solutions swiftly. Traditional command and control display applications often force a compromise between fully bespoke software, which is time-consuming and costly to develop, and COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) software, which is often not flexible enough to meet project requirements. VSD-C2 from Cambridge Pixel revolutionises this landscape by providing a hybrid solution that combines the best of both worlds. This enhanced version of the popular Video Security Display allows for extensive customisation, enabling branding, layout, and functionality to be fully tailored. Features include a diverse selection of display windows, accommodating both 2D and 3D sensor feeds, live video, fused PPI radar, and innovative options such as a 3D view and a panorama display. Customised, multi-step workflows can be implemented with inbuilt support for a variety of off-the-shelf effector technologies, including hailing devices, dazzlers and inhibitors/jammers. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gMKRdQGZ

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UK government scraps exascale supercomputer funding The newly elected UK government has halted plans to invest £1.3bn in HPC and AI projects, including £800 million for an exascale supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh's EPCC. Despite £31 million already spent on the project, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) stated the funds were never allocated in the budget. Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, Principal of the University, seeks an urgent meeting with the Secretary of State to discuss the project's future. The DSIT defended its decision, citing the need for tough spending cuts to restore economic stability, but emphasised its commitment to technology infrastructure. High-performance computing (HPC) is crucial for advancing scientific research and industry. The UK lags behind other European nations with tier-0 HPC systems, essential for competing globally. The EuroHPC JU initiative continues to strengthen Europe's supercomputing capabilities, boosting scientific and industrial growth. #HPC #AI #Supercomputing #Exascale #UniversityOfEdinburgh #TechFunding #EconomicStability #EuroHPC #ScientificResearch #InnovationCuts https://lnkd.in/eHYFUbWN

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One of the significant themes I observed at the recent UK National Quantum Technology Showcase was the use of quantum-based clocks for positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) use cases to ease our dependence on satellite GNSS. With over 85% of GNSS users reliant on accurate timing and increasing concerns over GNSS outages impacting critical national infrastructure, this application looks set for rapid innovations and industry adoption. I spoke with Douglas J Paul of QEPNT - UK Hub for Quantum Enabled Position, Navigation & Timing to find out more. https://lnkd.in/eg6QEz3w

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Following our recent whitepaper looking at the challenges and opportunities for policymakers looking at quantum computing, our co-founder and CEO Ashley Montanaro sat down with Trevor Clawson to discuss what the UK government can do to ensure the success of its quantum industry. Here at Phasecraft, we believe UK quantum will continue to thrive as long as there are: ➡ Flexible funding to support the best and most exciting work in quantum computing across hardware and software ➡ Smooth international collaboration to allow free communication and participation in international programmes ➡ Sensible regulation that reflects the level of maturity of quantum technology You can read Trevor’s full profile in Forbes here and our white paper here: https://lnkd.in/ei-a2yK6 #quantumalgorithms #quantumcomputing #UKtech

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🌟 Bridging the gap: Quantum Leap empowers photonics innovators! 🚀 Discover how QuantIC - The UK Quantum Technology Hub in Quantum Enhanced Imaging's pioneering Quantum Leap program nurtured 10 brilliant minds to pitch groundbreaking ventures at Photonics West. Mark Elliott caught up with Gabriel Araneda, Dr. Saraswati Behera, Matt Jordan, Eleni Margariti, Grant MacGruer, Osian Wolley, Abhinav Prasad, Mark Cunningham, Robert Graham, and Peter Mekhail in San Francisco to unveil their insights. #QuantumLeap #Photonics #PhotonicsWest #PhotonicsWest2024

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Mikros Technologies is your engineering ally in unlocking the true potential of the NVIDIA H100 through best-in-class liquid cooling solutions. Here's how Mikros caters specifically to engineers for the NVIDIA H100, ensuring optimal performance and efficient heat management: 🔍Precision in Cooling Technology:  Mikros provides chip designers with an industry leading liquid-cooled solution. Our patented direct-to-chip cooling solutions are engineered to the power map of the chip and its surrounding components, effectively managing the heat generated by powerful core die and memory chips. Our AX-H100 cold plate tailors the flow to the highest power concentration providing more cooling for the areas that require it. ⚙️ Compact Engineering, Efficient Heat Transfer:  Mikros' liquid-cooled solution, engineered with a small fraction of the heat sink's height, boasts a thinner profile, lower operating costs, and much more effective heat transfer. Cooling a 700 Watt chip (and more) in a 1U-drawer height requires engineering prowess, and that's precisely what we bring to the table.   📈 Ensuring Scalability in Manufacturing: At Mikros, we recognize the critical need to meet the growing power dissipation requirements and quantitative demand as the AI market continues to scale. As a trusted manufacturing partner based in New Hampshire, USA, we are committed to meeting the escalating demand. Our AX-H100 stands out as a fully brazed, leak-checked, and thermally tested solution that guarantees scalability. Our reliable cold plate technology has also endured rigorous testing, with a single unit operating seamlessly for over 20 years without performance degradation. Whether you require evaluation units or are ready for mass production, the AX-H100 is available to meet your current requirements. To learn more about our AX-H100 cold plate, view the data sheet here: https://lnkd.in/g94BbX3h To inquire about a custom solution for, contact us here: https://lnkd.in/gkRhVV82 #ai #gpu #h100 #nvidia #datacenter #liquidcooling #dlc #morepowertoyou

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We welcome this week’s report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. At the #TheNationalRobotarium, we're ideally placed to help the UK Government realise the transformative benefits of robotics and support the UK to drive forward a stronger robotics ecosystem.   Our facility serves as a hub for innovation, industry collaboration, and the commercialisation of robotics technologies. We're seeing first hand how robotics can drive economic growth and improve public services, from health and social care to renewable energy.   The UK has the talent and innovative spirit to lead in robotics. What we need now is the right infrastructure and policy environment to match.   This report's recommendations align closely with our call for a network of specialised robotics facilities across Britain and Northern Ireland which could help to position the UK as a global leader in robotics innovation and manufacturing.   We're proud to have contributed to this important report, and we look forward to continuing to play a key role in shaping the UK's robotics future.   #Robotics #Innovation #UKTech #HelpingHealth #HelpingPeople #HelpingIndustry #HelpingSociety #TheNationalRobotarium Stewart Miller   Heriot-Watt University | Data-Driven Innovation Initiative

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Friday nostalgia time It is fascinating to read about the refusal of analogue technologies to truly die out. I wonder if some of it is born of a desire to properly own more stuff? Maybe we crave the tactile experience of putting records on a turntable and setting the needle on the disc? Reading the album cover notes and lyrics whilst we listen to the music? Perhaps we crave having to put a bit more effort into our interests to lend them merit? Photography for example was once a real skill requiring study, perseverance and practice to get even modest results (that you had to wait for). Now we can all take quite remarkable pictures with our phone doing all the heavy lifting and some really clever stuff besides. We have less 'stuff' now than we have for probably a few hundred years. You don't need a physical book, music, photo or movie collection anymore. My DVD collection has sat looking at me in my living room for some years. I don't have a DVD player any longer since the last one died. There's no monetary value in the collection so why not just get rid? One reason is, I don't have anything to go on the empty shelves! I told my wife I was going to start collecting little crystal figurines and nearly got the whole sentence out before cracking up. What many don't realise is that you don't outright own your digital purchases. Your digital music is yours to listen to on licence. Your e-books are yours to use forever, but you don't actually own them. Your purchased movies likewise. Bruce Willis famously went head-to-head with Apple some years back when he discovered he would not be able to bequeath his huge music collection to his children. Prior to that I don't think many of us knew it wasn't ours to do with as we would with a physical collection.

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How is AI changing manufacturing... or is it? Here's some thoughts from our co-founder Theo Saville: "For #AI to be useful in manufacturing, it needs to be extremely robust and deterministic, and not built on fuzzy datasets with slightly iffy logic... The kind of funny mistakes that we see from Chat-GPT and other solutions when it comes to answering queries and creating images would, if translated to a factory environment, wreck expensive equipment very quickly." Read more of Theo's thoughts in the q&a via the link below: #cnc #machineshop #cncmanufacturing

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[embed]https://lnkd.in/eutHWFKs Online C++ Conference - https://cpponline.uk/ -- @cpponlineconf --- C++ Tooling Intuition - Kevin Carpenter - C++Online 2024 Over the years the tools we use to develop have improved significantly. It used to be the compiler that could barely tell us we were missing a semicolon, now it will tell us the exact location. The results from compilers have improved but are we doing all we can with them? Do you always understand what they are saying? In this talk we will review the improvements by reading their output. We will look at the common tools we use every day in our compilers and static analysis and work through some of ...

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