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    |January 22, 2015
    PubMed
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    Researchers demonstrate ultra-low power optical communication using a novel infrared light-emitting diode (LED). This energy-efficient system achieves data transmission at 3 kilobits per second (kbps) with minimal electrical input, paving the way for advanced communication technologies.

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