energy efficiency
Japanese semiconductor maker Rohm is looking to vanquish
vampire power, the energy wasted by tech on stand-by, with its new LSI circuits. The circuits consume no electricity even when in
stand-by mode, allowing for a quick power up without the power drain. Considering that roughly 10% of a house's energy bill goes to these silent suckers, Rohm's circuits could save money and the planet at the same time.
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