Nanotech chip timing co. Sand 9 raises $8M

Quartz timing is old hat for wristwatches and clocks, but surprisingly enough, it’s still used in state-of-the-art computers. Sand 9 is the latest in a new generation of startups that wants to update timing for silicon chips.

If they’re successful, the cost and form factor for chips could shrink, and their uses could expand — which would be a significant boon for compact mobile devices. However, Sand 9 has plenty of competition, including Multigig, which just… Continue Reading