In this 11-minute BritChips Newsflash, Martin returns to the BritChips studio to explain the significance of this milestone, the transition from FPGA to silicon, and the implications for customer engagement and future applications in power optimization and data centres.

Key takeaways

* weeteq is a Glasgow-based startup focused on power and control system optimization.

* The Ultra Edge chip is a significant milestone for weeteq, marking their first proprietary silicon.

* Transitioning from FPGA to silicon allows for faster processing and optimization.

* Initial testing of the Ultra Edge chip is expected to take three to four weeks.

* Customers are eager to evaluate the Ultra Edge chip, with timelines varying by application.

* weeteq aims to create universal models for different applications to expedite customer validation.

* The company is working with both OEMs and tier one semiconductor companies for integration.

* Future applications include power optimization for data centers and grid technology.

* weeteq’s ambition includes manufacturing the Ultra Edge chip at scale in the future.

* The company is exploring partnerships to advance their technology in the power conversion space.

You can listen to Martin’s full-length BritChips podcast, weeteq - Honing the Edge on Power Electronics, here on Substack or by searching for BritChips on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

This Newsflash will also be available on the BritChips YouTube channel.

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