China Introduces Photonic Chip Capable Of Processing Hundred Billion Pixels In Just 6 Nanoseconds

Researchers in China have developed a groundbreaking photonic chip that can process one hundred billion pixels in just 6 nanoseconds, revolutionizing high-speed image processing for edge intelligence applications. The chip, known as the optical parallel computational array (OPCA), performs all processes in the optical domain, eliminating the need for optical-to-electronic conversions and drastically improving speed and efficiency. This development has major implications for industries such as autonomous driving, industrial inspection, and robotic vision.