AI drives photonics innovation - Photonics is rapidly becoming a key technology for AI in the datacentre. Using light to connect chiplets and memory can…
Capacity constraints - Capacity bottlenecks in 3 nm–2 nm wafers and 2.5D/3D advanced packaging persist, says TrendForce. 3nm capacity—currently dominated by TSMC—has become even more constrained, Nvidia preemptively secured large volumes of 4/3 nm wafer capacity, CoWoS packaging, as well as key materials such as T-glass,...
Stretching Diamonds Unlocks Powerful New Quantum Sensing Abilities - A subtle mechanical adjustment reveals a powerful way to control the quantum behavior of embedded defects. Researchers have identified a new method to control the quantum behavior of tiny imperfections in diamond by gently stretching or compressing the crystal. This approach could lead to a new generation...
Silicon Motion posts record 1Q26 revenue driven by AI, new products to boost growth - Silicon Motion Technology reported a record quarterly revenue of US$342 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 23% from the previous quarter and soaring 105% year-over-year. The company posted a gross margin of 47.2%, net income after tax of US$53.9 million, and diluted earnings per American depository...
Croma ATE posts record 1Q26 revenue and profit as AI server demand lifts SLT and photonics orders - Croma ATE reported record first-quarter 2026 revenue and profits after customers booked full-year capacity, driven by soaring demand for AI server power supplies, the company announced. The electronic measurement and testing equipment maker said the strength in orders came despite the typical seasonal...
CEO Interview with Geoffrey Rodgers of Chameleon Semiconductor - Geoffrey Rodgers spent most of his career at the intersection of semiconductor technology and go-to-market execution, with a focus on scaling businesses and bringing complex solutions to market. He previously led the Analog Go-To-Market motion at Synopsys following the acquisition of Analog Design Automation...
Potential Route To Photonic FPCA Using NV Low-Loss Phase Change Material (Oxford) - A new technical paper, “Nonvolatile photonic field-programmable coupler array,” was published by researchers at University of Oxford. Abstract “Programmable photonic networks carry out universal unitary functions by independently operating on the amplitude and phase of guided light. Exploiting the...
MediaTek taps retiring TSMC packaging veteran to strengthen foundry ties, not to bridge to Intel - Chen-Hua Douglas Yu, one of the six R&D leaders known inside TSMC as the "six knights," and a central figure in the foundry's advanced packaging development, has joined MediaTek following his 2025 retirement from TSMC. MediaTek confirmed the move, saying it is "honored to have Mr. Yu serve as an informal...
From building software to building learning systems - Organizations that take this transition seriously won’t simply have better features; they’ll have a compounding structural advantage that widens with every deployment cycle.
From lichens to digits: The evolution of electronic litmus paper - The pH meters are electronic devices designed to measure the acidity or alkalinity by detecting the voltage produced by a specialized sensor. The post From lichens to digits: The evolution of electronic litmus paper appeared first on EDN .
Designing Chips In The Context Of Rapidly Evolving AI - Long‑running agents, tool-calling LLMs, and multimodal chaos are rewriting edge compute rules, and making chip design more challenging. The post Designing Chips In The Context Of Rapidly Evolving AI appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
IBM Study: CEOs are Reshaping C-suite Roles for the AI Era - A new global study from the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value finds that the accelerating pace of AI is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise.
Applied Materials Broadens Advanced Packaging Portfolio with Acquisition of NEXX - SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with ASMPT Limited (HKEX: 0522) to acquire its NEXX business, a leading supplier of large-area advanced packaging deposition equipment for the semiconductor
IPLM: Future Forward Webinar May 19th - Step into the future of innovation with the IPLM: Future Forward Webinar —a dynamic, insight-packed event designed for professionals who are ready to rethink how ideas evolve into impact. In a rapidly shifting digital landscape, staying ahead means more than keeping up—it means anticipating change,...
Rust Helps Make A $1 Handheld Console - These days, even an old Game Boy will set you back $100 or more, and a new handheld console will be many multiples of that. However, you can build a …read more
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