DigiKey, ST, Ultra Librarian partner for eDesignSuite integration - DigiKey has collaborated with STMicroelectronics and Ultra Librarian for a new version of the eDesignSuite tool. eDesignSuite This is a free no-license-required online design platform developed by ST. It aims to provide a unified workflow for power management, signal conditioning, NFC/RFID applications...
GaN fundamentals: Hybrid structures, HEMT, and substrate choices - The second part on GaN basics explains hybrid structures and RDS(on) penalty while proving further details on HEMTs and substrate choices. The post GaN fundamentals: Hybrid structures, HEMT, and substrate choices appeared first on EDN .
SWISSto12 opens assembly facility for GEO satellites in Switzerland - he goal SWISSto12, the Swiss manufacturer of satellite and payload systems, has officially opened its purpose-built assembly facility at company headquarters in Renens, Switzerland. The facility will support the industrial-scale production of its HummingSat geostationary (GEO) satellite platform. The...
Chip Industry Week In Review - HBM4 deal; Iran War impacts; restart of H200 processors for China; SK hynix's memory prediction; TFLN photonics deal; test and metrology platforms; NoC verification automation; Tesla probe; AI distillation attacks. The post Chip Industry Week In Review appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
AI tailwinds and global reach put Topco on track for double-digit growth in 2026 - Driven by AI applications boosting advanced processes, HBM, and packaging technologies, demand for key materials like silicon wafers and photoresists has surged. Topco Scientific (TSC) has announced plans to focus on high-growth sectors such as AI, automotive, and data centers in 2026, targeting sustained...
Embedded: Renesas demos MCU search platform - Unifying embedded software files, datasheets and applications notes for Renesas’ RA family of MCUs, Renesas 365 is the company’s cloud-based environment for system development, device lifecycle management and concept validation. It is powered by Altium and, according to Renesas Electronics, is the...
Nanodiamonds and beyond: Designing carbon materials with AI at exascale - Carbon forms the graphite in pencils, the diamonds in jewelry and the molecules that make up every living thing. But under extreme conditions—like the heat and pressure of intense explosions—carbon can transform into ...
Satellite communications are no longer as secure as assumed - Satellite links are often considered inherently secure due to their distance and specialized infrastructure. In reality, this assumption no longer holds. Sensitive data from critical infrastructure, enterprises, in-flight connectivity, and even government systems is increasingly transmitted over satellite...
Q.ANT Hits Full Production Capacity for Photonic AI Processors - German startup Q.ANT reaches full production capacity as demand surges for energy-efficient photonic AI processors. The post Q.ANT Hits Full Production Capacity for Photonic AI Processors appeared first on EE Times .
[News] Kioxia Reportedly to End Slim NAND Packages, Final Shipments due March 2027 - Please note that this article cites information from TechNews, The Elec, and Kioxia. As memory giants restructure capacity amid tight supply, Japan’s Kioxia joins the wave, with a client notice indicating it will discontinue Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP) products, final shipments set for Marc......
[News] China Achieves 14-Inch SiC Breakthrough, Intensifying Global Large-Wafer Competition - On March 11, Tiancheng Semiconductor announced that it had successfully developed a 14-inch silicon carbide (SiC) single crystal using self-developed equipment, with an effective thickness of 30 mm. The breakthrough marks China’s transition in large-sized SiC materials—from the “12-inch adopti......
Scientists Just Built Atom-Sized Gates That Act Like Living Cells - Scientists have built atom-sized pores that act like living ion channels, opening the door to next-generation nanotech. Ion channels are extremely narrow pathways that are essential for many processes in living systems. To understand how ions move through these confined spaces, scientists need to build...
Marvell Earns World’s Most Ethical Companies Designation - Marvell was named as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for 2026 by Ethisphere , a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This prestigious recognition honors the commitment of Marvell to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, sustainability...
You Can't Engineer What You Can't See - TechInsights teardown analysis gives engineering and product teams direct visibility into the design choices, components, and architectures behind market-leading smartphones.
Samsung reportedly secures OpenAI HBM4 supply deal, shifts foundry capacity - Samsung Electronics is reportedly set to exclusively supply sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) to OpenAI while reallocating more than half of its advanced foundry capacity to internal production, according to Hankyung and industry sources. The move underscores the South Korean chipmaker's drive...
Duke Engineers Trap Light to Create the Fastest Photodetector Ever Built - A new ultrathin photodetector captures light across the full spectrum in just 125 picoseconds, opening the door to faster, smarter imaging technologies. Engineers at Duke University have built the fastest pyroelectric photodetector ever demonstrated, a device that senses light by capturing the heat it...
Smarter Power for Smarter Doorbells: Enabling the Next Wave of Home Security - Package theft is fueling rapid growth in smart doorbell cameras. To meet rising demands for convenience, AI features and always-on reliability, next-generation designs need smarter power management—compact, efficient PMICs that extend battery life, manage heat, and enable seamless, connected home security....
Clearing the nanoscale bottleneck holding back next-gen electronics - Researchers at UCLA have discovered a way to dramatically improve how electrical current enters perovskite semiconductors, an emerging class of materials with enormous potential for next-generation electronics. Their research ...
Semi sales were $830bn last year, says Omdia - Semiconductor sales of over $830 billion in 2025 marking the second consecutive year of more than 20% annual revenue growth, says Omdia. Demand for AI-related technologies continues to drive market expansion however, unlike 2024 when automotive, consumer, and industrial segments declined, all major semiconductor...
2D Semiconductors Inch Forward - Progress is steady, but fundamental questions remain. The post 2D Semiconductors Inch Forward appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
Samsung reportedly broadens emergency management as chipflation takes off - Samsung Electronics has reportedly expanded emergency management measures across several key business units as rising semiconductor prices and component costs pressure profitability, according to South Korean media reports.
Answering the Call: The Critical Role of Veterans in Powering America’s Semiconductor Workforce - The U.S. semiconductor industry is experiencing a period of historic growth. New investments in manufacturing, R&D, and design are helping to strengthen America’s leadership in semiconductor technology. But to fully realize this opportunity, the industry must also address the critical challenge of building...
Replay‑based Validation as a Scalable Methodology for Chiplet‑based Systems (Intel, Synopsys) - A new technical paper, “ODIN-Based CPU-GPU Architecture with Replay-Driven Simulation and Emulation,” was published by researchers at Intel, Nvidia and Synopsys. Abstract “Integration of CPU and GPU technologies is a key enabler for modern AI and graphics workloads, combining control-oriented processing...
Improve 555 frequency linearity - A single resistor linearizes the LMC555 timer's current-controlled oscillator, correcting internal delays across a five-decade range. The post Improve 555 frequency linearity appeared first on EDN .
QLSI2 - Scaling semiconductor QPUs up to 200 qubits with FDSOI and SiGe heterostructure technologies
[Blog] Designing Low Power, Real-Time AI at the Far Edge - Supporting today’s growing landscape of distributed, autonomous devices is no simple feat. Whether it is industrial robots, autonomous drones, or in-vehicle safety systems, each of these increasingly intelligent solutions requires real-time processing capabilities to function. Supporting these capabilities...
Embedded: Ambient Scientific integrates 10 AI cores in GPX10 Pro - The GPX10 Pro SoC has 10 programmable AI cores for a custom instruction set and is based on Ambient Scientific’s proprietarty DigAn architecture and MAC circuit design. The chip’s AI engine supports a variety of neural networking model types, including CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs and GRUs, locally at the edge....
Middle East Conflict Is Rewiring Global Supply Chains - Escalating Middle East war exposes critical vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain, driving re-shoring and fragmenting the global supply chains. The post Middle East Conflict Is Rewiring Global Supply Chains appeared first on EE Times .
Hydrogenated perovskite for brain-inspired computing - A hydrogenated perovskite nickelate platform integrates spatiotemporal dynamics and nonvolatile memory on a single wafer, enabling ultrafast and energy-efficient neuromorphic computation.
Double-side cooled MOSFETs reduce server heat - AOS has introduced two MOSFETs—the 25 V AONC40212 and 80 V AONC68816—in 3.3×3.3 mm source-down DFN packages with double-side cooling. The post Double-side cooled MOSFETs reduce server heat appeared first on EDN .
Natural Fiber Cars - Sustainable Automotive Parts at JEC World 2026 - As the automotive industry continues to be an ever-relevant space, there are plenty of opportunities for composite materials, including those made with natural fibers, to be integrated into both the interiors and exteriors of vehicles. This article covers some of the technologies exhibited at JEC World...
Scientists Crack Key Barrier to High-Temperature Superconductivity - A subtle shift in how materials are engineered may be redefining the future of superconductivity. Superconductors are often described as a possible foundation for the next generation of ultra-efficient technology. In theory, they could move electricity without wasting energy as heat. In practice, they...
Verification Engineers Are Poised to Become Verification Scientists - There are many ways to categorize engineers—to “slice and dice” them, if you will. I’m speaking figuratively, of course (we don’t want anyone to get any unfortunate ideas…especially since… the incident). Just sticking to the electronics realm, we have analog and digital, hardware and software,...
Nvidia positions Groq 3 LPUs alongside Vera Rubin for an inference-first era - The 2026 Nvidia GTC keynote signaled a clear industry shift toward inference. CEO Jensen Huang declared that "training is just the beginning — inference is the core battleground for AI commercialization." Attendees expected AI agents to dominate the event's agenda.
Peer review at the service of society - The peer review system, as we know it now, is a relatively recent achievement. It will still evolve to better fit the needs of science and society in the future.
The Future of Semiconductors: A Deep Dive with Tomi-Pekka Takalo - This interview features: Tomi-Pekka Takalo, CEO and co-founder at CoreHW. Can you describe your company’s founding vision and how it has evolved to address the changing landscape of the semiconductor industry? CoreHW was founded in 2013 by RF engineers with a vision to deliver high-quality custom radio-frequency...
The Strategic Shift in Data Center Power and Energy Security - Short-duration battery technologies such as Li-ion and valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries are typically used in data centers as part of uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS). Data center operators also sign power purchase agreements (PPAs) to secure long-term, stable renewable energy at fixed...
IBM Announces Expanded Collaboration with NVIDIA to Advance AI for the Enterprise - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced at GTC 2026 an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to help enterprises operationalize AI at scale. Advancing efforts across GPU-native data analytics, intelligent document processing, on-premises and regulated infrastructure deployments, cloud, and consulting, the collaboration...
