NanoIC Extends Its PDK Portfolio with First A14 Logic and eDRAM Memory PDK - NanoIC has announced a major expansion of its process design kit portfolio with the introduction of its first A14 logic and embedded eDRAM memory PDK. This milestone reflects the company’s growing role in enabling advanced semiconductor design at cutting-edge technology nodes and addresses increasing...
Imaging the sub-moiré potential using an atomic single electron transistor - An atomic single electron transistor, which utilizes a single atomic defect in a van der Waals material as an ultrasensitive, high-resolution potential sensor, is used to image the electrostatic potential within a moiré unit cell.
Chiplet Fundamentals For Engineers: eBook - A 65-page in-depth research report on the next phase of device scaling. The post Chiplet Fundamentals For Engineers: eBook appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
Research Bits: Feb. 3 - Biodegradable electronics: Artificial synapse; microplastic problems; printing zinc circuits. The post Research Bits: Feb. 3 appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
Energy-efficient RF power modules developed using SOI technology - Within the framework of the BEYOND5 project, CEA-Leti researchers have developed energy-efficient RF power modules based on SOI technology. This innovation won an award at the IEEE RFIC 2025 conference.
Bubble bots: Simple biocompatible microrobots autonomously target tumors - The potential of microrobots is enormous. These miniature objects can be designed to carry out actions within the body, such as sensing biomarkers, manipulating objects like blood clots, or delivering drug therapies to tumor ...
2026 Outlook with Coby Hanoch of Weebit Nano - Coby Hanoch is the CEO of Weebit Nano . Coby has nearly 45 years’ of experience in the semiconductor and related industries, including engineering, engineering management, sales, and executive roles. Coby was previously CEO at PacketLight Networks, and held VP Worldwide Sales roles at both Verisity...
Imec’s NanoIC pilot line launches A14 logic and EDRAM PDKs - The European NanoIC pilot line, coordinated by Imec, has released two new process design kits (PDKs) to support early exploration of next-generation semiconductor technologies.
Why power delivery is becoming the limiting factor for AI - If the industry wants to keep up with the exploding demand for AI, the only way forward is to reconsider how we architect power delivery systems. The post Why power delivery is becoming the limiting factor for AI appeared first on EDN .
Agentic AI Framework for Edge Applications - As usual, things are moving so fast in AI space (where no one can hear you scream) that I no longer know whether I’m coming or going or doing something else entirely. For example, I’d barely managed to wrap my brain around perception AI when generative AI appeared on the scene, and I was only just...
Intel Launches 11 Granite Rapids Based Xeon 600 Workstation CPUs - Today Intel is releasing their new Xeon 600 Workstation line of processors based on Granite Rapids. Read more ▶ The post Intel Launches 11 Granite Rapids Based Xeon 600 Workstation CPUs appeared first on Semiaccurate .
Why Move To 2nm? - Leading-edge chipmakers are starting to look at process node scaling very differently. The post Why Move To 2nm? appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
ML for Energy-Performance-Aware Scheduling On Heterogeneous Multicore Architectures (Cambridge) - University of Cambridge researchers published “Machine Learning for Energy-Performance-aware Scheduling.” Abstract “In the post-Dennard era, optimizing embedded systems requires navigating complex trade-offs between energy efficiency and latency. Traditional heuristic tuning is often inefficient...
Photronics to Report First Quarter 2026 Results on February 25, 2026 - BROOKFIELD, Conn., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, is scheduled to announce financial results for the first quarter...
Extending optical fiber's ultralow loss performance to photonic chips - Caltech scientists have developed a way to guide light on silicon wafers with low signal loss approaching that of optical fiber at visible wavelengths. This accomplishment paves the way for a new generation of ultra-coherent ...
IBM Opens Global RFP for AI-Driven Solutions Shaping the Future of Work and Education - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a global request for proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of the IBM Impact Accelerator focused on AI for transformative education and workforce development. The program invites nonprofits or government organizations, including academic institutions, to collaborate with...
EDN announces Product of the Year Awards - EDN has announced the winners of the annual Electronic Products Product of the Year Awards in the January/February digital magazine. Continue Reading The post EDN announces Product of the Year Awards appeared first on EDN .
Improving AI Through CXL Part II: Lower Latency - While CXL technology was originally developed for general-purpose cloud servers, it is now emerging as a key enabler for boosting the performance and ROI of AI infrastructure . The logic is straightforward. Training and inference require rapid access to massive amounts of data. However, the memory channels...
Qualcomm Lost Two Key People But What Is The Impact? - Qualcomm just lost two of it's top architects, a seemingly massive blow but is it really that bad? Read more ▶ The post Qualcomm Lost Two Key People But What Is The Impact? appeared first on Semiaccurate .
Cissoid IGBT power module targets power conversion systems - Power component maker Cissoid is announcing an IGBT power module aimed at industrial power conversion systems, the CMT-PLA1BL12300MA. CMT-PLA1BL12300MA The 1200V / 300A Half-Bridge IGBT is rated for 450A continuous DC current (Tj=90°C) based on Trench Gate Field Stop (TG-FS) technology. And it is housed...
White Biotechnology Shaped by Regulation and Technology Breakthroughs - White biotechnology is a key step in a circular economy, enabling the transformation of waste to industrially useful chemicals via a sustainable process. This article delves into two of the key market drivers for industrial biomanufacturing: government policy and technology advancement.
Massive Quantum Leap: New Tech Could Enable 100,000-Qubit Computers - They combined optical tweezers with metasurfaces to trap more than 1,000 atoms, with the potential to capture hundreds of thousands more. Quantum computers will only surpass classical machines if they can operate with far more quantum bits, known as qubits. Today’s most advanced systems contain roughly...
A hard-life Tile Mate goes under the knife - This engineer was curious to figure out why the Bluetooth tracker for his keys had abruptly gone deceased. Then he remembered a few-year-back mishap… The post A hard-life Tile Mate goes under the knife appeared first on EDN .
Brent's Musings: Beamforming, SATCOM and the Curious Case of Captain Spork - With LEO satellites swarming overhead, beamforming is the thin line between seamless links and space-age mayhem. Dive into how phase alignment, fast handoffs and electronic steering keep SATCOM terminals steady—and prevent Captain Spork moments.
Smarter Connections with Bluetooth Channel Sounding - Channel Sounding is the latest method of calculating the distance between two objects and is a feature introduced in the Bluetooth 6.0 specification. It delivers secure and precise localization for a variety of use cases such as IoT ambient awareness and Automotive secure car access.
[News] AMD 1Q Sales to Slip Despite $100M MI308 China Boost, Next-Gen AI Chips Set for 2H Ramp - As leading chipmakers led by NVIDIA continue to ride the AI boom and press suppliers such as TSMC for more capacity, AMD struck a more cautious tone. At its Feb. 3 earnings call, the company forecast a modest decline in first-quarter revenue, even as stronger-than-expected AI chip shipments to China......
Samtec connects with Generate 0.80 mm pitch edge card sockets - Samtec is releasing its Generate 0.80 mm pitch edge card sockets, part of its HSEC8 series. They are available in three orientations – vertical, right angle, and edge mount – and they can be equipped with optional side latches for increased card retention and for mating cable assemblies. There are...
HiPEAC 2026: Bridging AI Speed and Silicon Reality - The path to sustainable AI lies in building systems where the intelligence of the architecture matches the intelligence of the algorithm. The post HiPEAC 2026: Bridging AI Speed and Silicon Reality appeared first on EE Times .
Nanobodies: A cure for treatment-resistant depression depression? - A new study led by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Kirill Martemyanov, Ph.D., and international collaborators highlights a new approach to treating depression that bypasses many limitations of traditional ...
Setting the Benchmark for High-Performance Computing Leadership - By PD Rajput, VP, Computing Platforms Business Unit, MediaTek In today’s digital-first world, the demand for uncompromising computing performance, extended battery life, and intelligent AI innovation is greater than ever. At MediaTek, we are not just meeting these expectations—we are redefining......
