Analog Converters, Transceivers & Optics
Breaking bandwidth barriers for the next generation of computing
31/05/2026
We would like to add a special note of thanks to Prof. Sam Palermo.
Sam, thank you for coming to the Technion and for sharing your expertise with our community!
It was a privilege for us to host you at the Technion.
Beyond the excellent short course on high-speed DSP/DAC/ADC-based wireline transceivers, we also had a valuable research day at the faculty, with research teams, faculty members, students, and industry leaders.
These discussions are exactly what we need: deep technical exchange, honest feedback, and stronger ties between academia and industry.
For ACRC and for our community at the Technion, this was much more than a course. It was an opportunity to strengthen hardware ecosystem and connect people working on the next generation of high-speed communication systems.
Thank you again, Sam, for your time, effort, and friendship.
Fun day
28/04/2026
Our ACTO research group enjoyed a fantastic day together, beginning with breakfast at a beautiful riverside park, seasoned by lively research conversations in which we exchanged ideas and updates on our progress. We then took a pleasant walk by the river, giving everyone a chance to relax and connect beyond the lab setting. The day concluded with a cozy dinner we cooked together, filled with laughter, delicious food, and meaningful conversation.
ACRC Research Retreat 2026
25/02/2026
We had an amazing experience at the Technion_ACRC Research Retreat 2026!
The retreat brought together Israel’s hardware and AI community for in-depth technical exchange, high-level discussions, and valuable connections.
Our students—Asala Ahmad and Ofir Glick—shared their latest research and exchanged ideas with fellow academics and industry experts.
Excellent science, inspiring discussions on state-of-the-art research, and a vibrant community—we’re excited for what’s ahead!
"Worlds of Hardware" Festival
05/11/2025
Today we attended the "Worlds of Hardware" Festival at the Technion-The Faculty of ECE (The Andrew & Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering). The event brought together members of the hardware community from academia, research, and industry for an exciting and inspiring experience.
We were happy to represent the research community, presenting posters from our graduate students and our lab that reflected our collective innovation and dedication to advancing knowledge.
Ofir Glick was selected to compete in the International Microelectronics Olympiad 2025
16/11/2025
Our student Ofir Glickwas selected as one of the 34 finalists out of more than 1000 engineering students worldwide to compete in the International Microelectronics Olympiad 2025.
His achievement reflects outstanding academic excellence and deep expertise in a wide range of topics including analog and digital IC design, RF, semiconductor physics, mathematics and object oriented programming.
Congratulations Ofir on this remarkable accomplishment!
Fun day
16/09/2025
We had a wonderful fun day with our ACTO research group — having engaging research discussions where we shared ideas and progress, followed by a refreshing walk in nature that helped us unwind and connect outside the lab. We ended the day with a warm dinner together, full of laughter, good food, and great conversation.
Our Skills & Expertise
Led by Assoc. Prof. Ariel Cohen, the Analog Converters, Transceivers & Optics (ACTO) Research Group at the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, is at the forefront of high-speed, low-power integrated circuit design. Our primary focus areas include high-speed data converters, wireline transceivers, and energy-efficient electro-optic transceivers—key technologies driving next-generation communication and computing systems.