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Researchers have developed a new light-sensitive device that combines sensing and memory while controlling how digital memories strengthen or fade over time.
Oregon State University
Who
Oregon State University researchers including project leader Larry Cheng, Ahasan Ullah, Tasnim Sarker, Xueqiao Zhang, Andrew Ensinger, Lizhong Chen, Roshell Lamug, and Oksana Ostroverkhova
What
Researchers have developed a new light-sensitive device that combines sensing and memory while controlling how digital memories strengthen or fade over time.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT · 2h 21m ago
Where
Oregon State University ·
Why
This technology could enable artificial intelligence systems to work faster while consuming less electricity by integrating light sensing, memory, and signal processing in a single phototransistor.
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The new device, by melding an oxide semiconductor and an organic photosensitive material, introduces a hardware capability that enables more efficient processing of information directly at the sensor level, potentially leading to more energy-efficient AI systems and vision technologies. It allows for tunable memory lifetimes, a steppingstone towards neuromorphic computing systems.
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