These days it seems like every conversation in the Embedded space at some point turns to AI, and its utilities, possibilities, and capabilities. But all too frequently, those conversations start by categorizing AI as an application, when, in fact, AI is a unique technology that acts as an underlying enabler of applications. Let’s talk about why that is. 

In the modern workplace, efficiency and productivity are the twin pillars upon which organizations thrive. In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, offices have become more flexible – embracing a blend of in-office, home, and on-the-go locations. The need for versatile workstations with seamless connectivity has grown, pushing IT professionals to turn to innovative solutions that streamline operations and ensure positive worker experiences…

三十多年前，弗得里克·法金先生（Federico Faggin）和卡沃·米德先生（Carver Mead）从事硅方面的研究，旨在开发计算能力不逊人脑的硅片；嗣后，两位创始人创立了新突思（Synaptics，以下简称新突思）公司，旨在将这一想法走向商业化。时至今日，新突思一直致力于使机械设备能够模仿人类的认知能力。

两位联合创始人可谓是业界巨擘，当然，如今的年轻工程师可能对他们并不熟悉。弗得里克·法金先生在英特尔开发了世界上第一款商用微处理器，这为他的事业铺平了道路。随后，他与人合伙创立了Zilog，这家公司在20世纪80年代制造了家用电脑广泛应用的Z80 8位微处理器。卡沃·米德先生是加州理工学院教授，他在晶体管超大规模集成（VLSI）方面进行了开创性的研究，这是现代微芯片的关键技术。他与人合著了第一本晶体管超大规模集成教科书，这本教科书已广泛沿用了数十年。之后，他开始探索将这些晶体管作为模拟器件用来模拟生物计算系统的潜力，开创了神经形态计算领域。