Toshiba extends its TC75W series of CMOS dual comparators for overcurrent detection - Toshiba extends its TC75W series of CMOS dual comparators for overcurrent detection in industrial equipment with the introduction of the TC75W71FU. Featuring high-speed response times and a full input/output range, the product enables immediate shutdown for enhanced operational safety and supports low-voltage...
AI PCB supply crunch squeezes margins on rising materials and energy costs - A tightening supply of high-end materials is emerging as a key constraint just as PCB specifications and manufacturing processes move into a new upgrade cycle. Shortages span from T-glass fiberglass cloth for IC substrates to longer lead times for copper-clad laminates (CCL), with prices for multiple...
Demystifying Custom Silicon in the Data Center - Exploring heterogeneous compute in the data center—how custom ASIC designs help create XPUs to accelerate modern AI workloads. Data Center Insights by Jerry Chang, Sr. Director, Head of Marketing, Americas and Europe.
BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. Announces Results of 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders - Duiven, the Netherlands, April 23, 2026 - BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (the "Company" or "Besi") (Euronext Amsterdam: BESI; OTC: BESIY), a leading manufacturer of assembly equipment for the semiconductor industry, today announced the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”)....
Want to Build Chips 10X faster and at 50% Lower Cost (Without Changing Existing Tools or Workflows)? - I have some news that will make chip and chiplet designers (we’re talking ASIC, ASSP, SoC, and multi-die systems) squeal in delight. However, before we leap headfirst into the fray with gusto and abandon (and, it goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway, aplomb), I just got off a call with my old...
Three Pillars Shaping Blue Hydrogen's Future - Blue hydrogen, produced from natural gas using reforming processes with carbon capture, offers a lower-carbon alternative to grey hydrogen and serves as a transitional solution toward a hydrogen-based economy. Successfully scaling blue hydrogen requires the alignment of three key pillars: regulatory support,...
Tesla tap Intel's advanced 14A chip for Terafab project - Tesla plans to use advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology from Intel in its ambitious Terafab project, a development that could mark a significant milestone in Intel's efforts to re-establish itself as a leading global chip foundry.
Can Edge AI Keep Up? - Key Takeaways: Model development is outpacing silicon design cycles, so edge AI architectures must prioritize adaptability. The required cadence for model updates is highly application-dependent and is closely tied to product lifetime and operational risk. Adaptability can conflict with power, performance,...
How MediaTek is Leading the Next Generation of AI Chromebooks - Powered by the Kompanio Ultra processor, devices like the Acer Chromebook Plus 714 and Lenovo Chromebook Plus deliver on-device AI with intelligent productivity features, and more.Explore how MediaTek's on-device AI capabilities are accelerating across Chromebooks and Android for Desktop.
Switchable 2D–3D display through a metasurface lenticular lens - A full-colour 2D–3D switchable light-field display powered by a metasurface lenticular lens is proposed that is a promising solution for next-generation display technologies in both consumer electronics and commercial applications.
Where Sensor Fusion Begins: How NAFE Advances Smarter, More Reliable Robotics - Across the industry, robotics is evolving from AI embodied robots—where AI is simply added to a pre defined mechanical form—to AI defined bodies, where the robot’s morphology, actuation and sensing are shaped around the AI’s capabilities and requirements.
TSMC Technology Symposium 2026 Overview - Yes, it is that time of year again, the 2026 TSMC Technology Symposium kick-off event in Silicon Valley. TSMC has never been in a better position to forecast the future of semiconductor technology and the industry itself. TSMC closely collaborates with the top semiconductor companies around the world...
Coherent Corp. Announces Timing of FY2026 Third Quarter Earnings Release - Coherent Corp. announced today that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Wednesday, May 6, after the New York Stock Exchange closes. The release will be followed by a live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results.
SK hynix Pledges to Expand Scope of Supplier Collaboration in AI Era - SK hynix said it shared its strategy for responding to the artificial intelligence (AI) era with partner companies at the annual general meeting of its supplier council.Chief Executive Officer Kwak Noh-jung said at the meeting held on April 20 at Grand Walkerhill Seoul in Seoul's Gwangjin district t
Powerchip DRAM foundry price hike to boost June revenue; IPD to drive Intel demand in 2H27 - Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC) held an earnings call on April 21 to address developments in memory and logic foundry services, as well as its future business outlook. PSMC president Martin Chu stated that DRAM foundry prices had significantly increased in March. However, due to the impact...
Bits&Chips talks to Imec’s Eric Beyne - Eric Beyne is a senior fellow at Imec, where he’s responsible for 3D system integration. As an introduction to his keynote talk at the Benelux Heterogeneous Integration Conference, on 22 May in Veldhoven, Bits&Chips spoke with him about advanced packaging and current 3D trends in the semiconductor industry....
WD to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences - style="display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 4; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; max-height: 5em;"Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced management participation in the following upcoming investor conferences
[Blog] Designing Edge AI Under Real-World Constraints - As demand for artificial intelligence at the edge continues to grow, it has become increasingly difficult for designers and developers to support. Constrained edge systems often lack the power, processing, and space required to run these high-performance workloads effectively. In a recent webinar hosted...
ESP32Synth : an Audio Synthesis Library for the ESP32 - With MCUs becoming increasingly more powerful it was only a matter of time before they would enable some more serious audio-processing tasks. [Danilo Gabriel]’s ESP32Synth library is a good example here, …read more
Core Series 3 scales AI to entry PCs, edge - Intel has introduced its Core Series 3 mobile processors targeting budget laptops and essential edge devices. The post Core Series 3 scales AI to entry PCs, edge appeared first on EDN .
From air to tea: New sensor reveals invisible pollution in minutes - Fine particulate matter in the air or nanoparticles in water—a remarkable new technology developed at TU Wien makes it possible to detect tiny amounts of a wide range of substances in a very short time.
Why 6.4 Gbps DDR5 Designs Fail and How to Avoid It - In the world of high-speed SoC design, “almost working” is really just a polite way of saying “an expensive paperweight.” As we push beyond the 6.4 Gbps threshold with DDR5, the margin for error has essentially disappeared. For engineering leads and decision-makers, the goal is no longer just...
[News] Micron Reportedly Urges Tighter U.S. Chip Equipment Curbs on China; Toolmakers Seek Relief - Micron is reportedly urging the U.S. government to tighten restrictions on chipmaking equipment sales to China. According to Reuters, sources say the company has been a key force pushing Congress to advance legislation that would impose new export controls on the tools used by its Chinese rivals to ......
IBM reports steady AI-driven growth despite facing software momentum questions - Analysts said IBM continues to show stable underlying revenue growth supported by artificial intelligence adoption and hybrid cloud demand. Its unchanged full-year outlook and softer software performance, however, may limit near-term upside expectations.
Celebrating Women’s History Month and HSC 65th in March - As March comes to a close, Hemlock Semiconductor reflects on a month of community impact, growth and celebration. In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we highlighted the incredible contributions of women across our company, showcasing the talent, leadership and innovation...
TSMC Unfolds Map for Process, Packaging Tech - TSMC unveils chip tech roadmap, slashing AI power use and boosting density. The post TSMC Unfolds Map for Process, Packaging Tech appeared first on EE Times .
Atmos Space Cargo raises €25.7m Series A for reusable spacecraft - Atmos Space Cargo has closed a €25.7 million Series A financing round. It says the investment will support an initial three-vehicle PHOENIX 2 fleet. The financing will also help the launch of ATMOS WORKS for governmental and defence customers, and development of PHOENIX 3, the company’s next-generation...
MetOx International Appoints Semiconductor Industry Veteran Richard Gottscho to Board of Directors - superconducting (HTS) wire, today announced the appointment of Dr. Richard (Rick) Gottscho to its Board of Directors. A globally recognized leader in semiconductor manufacturing and plasma science, Rick brings decades of experience scaling the technologies that underpin the modern digital economy.
Cerebras files for IPO - Cerebras, the wafer-scale AI chip developer, has put out a prospectus for investors in an upcoming IPO. According to the prospectus Cerebras had revenue of $510 million last year – up 75% YoY – and made a profit of $238 million compared to a loss in 2024. Cerebras originally filed to IPO in 2024 producing...
Scientists Finally Crack Decades-Old Mystery of “Breathing” Lasers - A new model reveals that two very different laser pulse behaviors are fundamentally connected. An international team of researchers, including a scientist from Aston University, has uncovered how “breather” laser pulses function. They created a single mathematical model that, for the first time, explains...
Smart factory: The rise of PoE in industrial environments - Power over Ethernet (PoE) meets industrial IoT demands by leveraging the unique ability to deliver power and data over a single cable. The post Smart factory: The rise of PoE in industrial environments appeared first on EDN .
[News] Samsung, Kingston Reportedly Lift SSD Prices by Over 10%, More Hikes Likely in Coming Weeks - Another wave of SSD price increases may be on the horizon. According to Wccftech, citing Chinese outlet ITHome, sources say Samsung Electronics has issued a notice raising SSD prices by more than 10%, while Kingston is also set to increase prices across its entire SSD lineup starting this week, wit......
TSMC's Margins in Uncharted Territory - 66.2% in the weakest quarter of the year. The biggest sequential jump on record. And 10 points above the long-term target they just raised.
Design Faster, Waste Less: The Sustainability Advantage of Simulation - Learn how simulation-driven design helps engineers build more efficient, sustainable electronics. By enabling deep virtual exploration before hardware is built, QSPICE® reduces prototype cycles, conserves materials and accelerates development—helping organizations improve performance, meet sustainability...
What’s next for Silicon Labs, the IoT and AI - On a visit to Austin, Texas, Caroline Hayes visited Silicon Labs and spoke to Ross Sabolcik, lead of the company’s industrial and commercial IoT business unit about meeting evolving customer requirements for connectivity, ecosystem support and introducing AI. The acquisition by TI is subject to shareholder...
Applied Materials to Report Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Results on May 14, 2026 - SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that it will hold its fiscal second quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. The call will be webcast live at: https://ir.appliedmaterials.com.
System-in-Package Challenges - Engineering considerations in multi-chiplet designs. The post System-in-Package Challenges appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
Real-Time Narration, Head Safety, and Biometrics with Wearables - Wearables can bridge the communication gap between the body and a computer. This article explores how devices can serve various purposes, from displaying real-time narration from actual speech, to generating readable, measurable signals translated directly from the body and understood within the medical...
Samsung Foundry and Cadence: Accelerating Chiplet Solutions for Physical AI - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding beyond digital environments and into the physical world. AI-driven systems that give machines the ability to perceive, comprehend, learn from, and respond to real-time environments are quickly moving from imagination to reality. Training and …
IBM Introduces Industry Solutions for AI Powered Experience Orchestration with Adobe - This is where IBM Consulting and Adobe are deepening our collaboration. Together, we’re pairing Adobe’s Customer Experience Orchestration capabilities, like Adobe Real-Time CDP, with IBM’s agentic AI expertise, orchestration tools like Adobe Experience Platform Agent Orchestrator and IBM watsonx...
Could Neutral Atoms Take the Lead in Quantum Computing? - As of my recent posts on quantum computing (QC), superconducting QC is the leading technology contender, exemplified in systems from IBM, Google, and Fujitsu. Other technologies such as ion trap, neutral atom, photonic and quantum dot have generally been viewed as intriguing but second tier. I just read...
Lasers turn parchment paper into high-performance electronic circuits - What if the next generation of disposable electronics—the sensors in your food packaging, the diagnostic strips in a medical clinic, the environmental monitors scattered across a farm—were built not on silicon or plastic, ...
DIY Smart Button Gets Surprisingly Complicated - There’s a reason that the standards specifications for various wireless communications protocols are extremely long and detailed. [Made by Dennis] found this out first hand when he decided to build …read more
Blog Review: Apr. 22 - Coverage closure; EM sim for AMS; CXL 4; root of trust for ATMs. The post Blog Review: Apr. 22 appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
