SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 7, 2025Interesting Engineering

China’s 100 GHz light-powered chip ditches electricity, shatters speed record in computing

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Scientists have developed an 'all-optical' chip using light to synchronize processors, potentially reaching 100 GHz clock speeds compared to conventional 2-3 GHz chips. This breakthrough could enable faster mobile communications, more energy-efficient AI development, and improved autonomous driving technology without requiring hardware updates.

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