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September 8, 2011
Powering breakthrough technologies
U-M start-up Ambiq Micro’s energy-efficient microcontrollers are just one square millimeter in size and designed to last for dozens of years. Their power-frugal, miniature package will allow for high impact breakthroughs such as an implantable device to measure eye pressure in a glaucoma patient, or “smart paint” on bridges that can warn of impending failures.