Scientists Create Revolutionary Microwave-Powered Computer Chip That Processes 20+ Billion Operations Per Second
Summary
Scientists develop world's first microwave-powered computer chip that processes over 20 billion operations per second using analog microwaves instead of digital circuits, consuming less than 200 milliwatts while achieving 88% accuracy in pattern recognition tasks for AI and wearable applications.
Key Points
- Scientists develop world's first microwave-powered computer chip that uses analog microwaves instead of conventional digital circuitry to perform calculations
- The chip processes data at tens of gigahertz (20+ billion operations per second) while consuming less than 200 milliwatts of power, significantly outperforming typical home computer processors
- The technology achieves 88% accuracy in pattern recognition tasks and could be used in AI systems, wireless communications, and wearable devices due to its low power requirements