Energy Efficiency

3nm DSP Silicon Photonics Solution Drives 20% Efficiency Leap in 1.6T Optical Modules!

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3nm DSP Silicon Photonics Solution Drives 20% Efficiency Leap in 1.6T Optical Modules!

Recently, optical communication technology pioneer Acacia Communications launched a revolutionary product lineup—the Kibo 1.6Tbps PAM4 DSP chip and 200G/channel silicon photonic engine based on 3nm process technology, marking the official entry of high-speed optical interconnect technology into the single-wave 200G era. This solution addresses the stringent demands of AI computing clusters, achieving dual breakthroughs in … Read more

New Energy Efficiency Curve for Snapdragon 7+ Gen2: How Does the ‘Little 8+’ Compare to the 8+?

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New Energy Efficiency Curve for Snapdragon 7+ Gen2: How Does the 'Little 8+' Compare to the 8+?

The Xiaobai evaluation database has added the energy efficiency curve for the “Snapdragon 7+ Gen2”. Let’s take a look at the performance of this processor, which is humorously referred to as “Little 8+” or “Snapdragon 8+–“. In terms of CPU, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 has a lower frequency compared to the Snapdragon 8+, resulting in … Read more

A New Choice for Silent Mining? Avalon Q Server Noise Test, Feasible for Home Mining!

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A New Choice for Silent Mining? Avalon Q Server Noise Test, Feasible for Home Mining!

Avalon Q Server Unboxing Test: Redefining the New Experience of Home Computing Verification Hello everyone, I am Zhang Wei. Today, I finally received the long-awaited Avalon Q server. As a veteran in the field of Bitcoin computing verification, I have encountered many servers, but this silent server designed specifically for home use truly impressed me. … Read more

Iceriver AE0: The Most Powerful Silent Home Server for Aleo, Redefining Efficient Mining Experience

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Iceriver AE0: The Most Powerful Silent Home Server for Aleo, Redefining Efficient Mining Experience

In the field of cryptocurrency mining, devices that balance performance and energy efficiency have always been the pursuit of miners. The Iceriver AE0, with its 50M computing power, 100W ultra-low power consumption, and silent design, has rightfully become the “performance king” in the Aleo ecosystem, especially suitable for home and office scenarios, redefining the standards … Read more

New National Standard for Microcomputer Energy Efficiency to be Implemented!

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New National Standard for Microcomputer Energy Efficiency to be Implemented!

Introduction On January 4, 2025, the National Standardization Administration officially released the mandatory national standard “Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades for Microcomputers” (GB 28380-2025). This standard, as an upgraded version of GB 28380-2012, aims to further promote the optimization of energy efficiency in computer products by comprehensively enhancing technical indicators and testing requirements, … Read more

33 Companies Become Drafting Units for the New National Standard on Microcomputer Energy Efficiency!

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33 Companies Become Drafting Units for the New National Standard on Microcomputer Energy Efficiency!

Introduction On January 4, 2025, a milestone moment, the National Standardization Administration officially issued the “Energy Efficiency Limit Values and Energy Efficiency Grades for Microcomputers” (GB 28380-2025), a mandatory national standard. This standard, as an iterative upgrade of GB 28380-2012, injects strong momentum into the continuous optimization of energy efficiency for computer products with its … Read more

Next Generation Smartphone Flagship SoCs Unveiled! Major Core Upgrades Across the Board! Has Qualcomm Surpassed the A17 Pro? Is MTK Going Even Further?

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Next Generation Smartphone Flagship SoCs Unveiled! Major Core Upgrades Across the Board! Has Qualcomm Surpassed the A17 Pro? Is MTK Going Even Further?

News ①: Qualcomm’s third-generation Snapdragon 8 outperforms the A17 Pro in energy efficiency by 30%. Qualcomm is set to launch its new flagship SoC, the highly anticipated third-generation Snapdragon 8 platform. According to recently leaked benchmark scores, this SoC performs quite well. However, unlike Apple’s latest A17 Pro, Qualcomm has opted not to use TSMC’s … Read more

Edge AI Chips: The Core Engine for Intelligent Applications

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Edge AI Chips: The Core Engine for Intelligent Applications

The Edge AI chip is a processor specifically designed to efficiently run artificial intelligence algorithms on terminal devices such as smartphones, IoT devices, and autonomous vehicles. Through hardware-level optimization, they can achieve low power consumption and high real-time AI computing, forming the core hardware foundation for edge AI applications. Why do we need edge AI … Read more

Cost-Reducing Techniques in Event-Driven Programming for PLC Industrial Automation Systems

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Cost-Reducing Techniques in Event-Driven Programming for PLC Industrial Automation Systems

Click the blue text to follow! Cost-Reducing Techniques in Event-Driven Programming for PLC Industrial Automation Systems Last month, the packaging production line that Xiao Li was responsible for encountered issues again; the equipment inexplicably stopped every three to four hours, almost delaying the delivery schedule. The factory manager was in a panic, and the maintenance … Read more

DSP in Optical Modules: Entering Low Power Consumption

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DSP in Optical Modules: Entering Low Power Consumption

The report from Electronic Enthusiasts Network (by Liang Haobin) states that as optical modules develop towards 800G and 1.6T high speeds, DSP is facing increasing challenges, including performance and power consumption. Due to the small size of optical modules and the difficulty in heat dissipation, the power consumption of high-performance DSPs determines whether stable operation … Read more