New Chip Can Decode Any Type of Data Sent Across a Network

Guessing Random Additive Noise Decoding
A new silicon chip can decode any error-correcting code through the use of a novel algorithm known as Guessing Random Additive Noise Decoding (GRAND). Credit: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT, with chip courtesy of the researchers

New chip eliminates the need for specific decoding hardware, could boost efficiency of gaming systems, 5G networks, the internet of things, and more.