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Chip Industry Week In Review - Computex shows AI ecosystem; fully autonomous chip design; Intel targets AI racks; IC market rises; Apple's chiplet era; 4,500 chips per AI server rack; HBM price hikes; quantum IPO, chip and roadmap; SiC guidelines; MXenes; EV outlook; autonomous edge chiplets. The post Chip Industry Week In Review appeared...
The RF-ready GaN-on-silicon with lower parasitic losses - A new technology reduces parasitic channel losses in GaN-on-silicon while boosting linearity and lowering power consumption. The post The RF-ready GaN-on-silicon with lower parasitic losses appeared first on EDN .
CEO Interview with Daniel Schall of Black Semiconductor - Dr. Daniel Schall is CEO and Co-Founder of Black Semiconductor. He holds a PhD in graphene optoelectronics from RWTH Aachen University. His work has shaped integrated photonics for over a decade, driving innovation in chip-to-chip communication. As co-founder of Black Semiconductor, his focus is on rethinking...
NY Creates President & CEO Dave Anderson Featured in Semiconductor Digest Article - NY Creates President and CEO Dave Anderson shares his perspective on overcoming challenges for the semiconductor industry, the promise of High NA EUV lithography, and the power of collaboration in his recent article in Semiconductor Digest, “Meeting 2nm Node Challenges: Overcoming Scaling Limits Through...
Webinar | Emerging Materials Redefining the Joint Replacement Market - Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Felix Wei on Thursday 11 June for the expert-led webinar, "Emerging Materials Redefining the Hip and Knee Replacement Market". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.
AI job cuts lift April US layoff plans 38% - AI job cuts became the largest stated reason for US layoff announcements in April, as employers announced 83,387 planned cuts,…
Ultra-Stable Semiconductor Laser - Simon Ayotte, Principal Scientist – Lasers and Photonics, indie’s Photonics BU The LXM is a compact semiconductor laser module exhibiting world-class linewidth and frequency noise performance, surpassing even high-end fiber lasers, as detailed in the white paper Rethinking Laser Performance: Advancing...
TSMC shareholders clear record 2025 results, putting AI capacity roadmap in focus - TSMC shareholders approved the company's 2025 business report and financial statements at its 2026 annual shareholders' meeting on June 4, giving investors a formal look at a year in which the world's largest contract chipmaker converted the AI semiconductor boom into record-scale earnings.
Defending Smart Homes Against AI Cyber Attacks - How to mitigate the expected increase in vulnerability alerts, software updates, and breaches. The post Defending Smart Homes Against AI Cyber Attacks appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
Corgi Launches 35 ETFs on Cboe BZX - Including the Lowest-Cost Suite of 2x Daily ETFs on the Market - global, international, U.S. broad market, and U.S. sector funds, as well as the Corgi AGIX 2x Daily ETF (XAGI) and the Corgi Lithography & Semiconductor Photonics 2x Daily ETF (EUVX), a leveraged companion to the firm's flagship EUV fund. The portfolio of the Corgi AGIX 2x Daily ETF may include indirect...
MIT Engineers Solve a Major Lidar Problem That Has Stumped Researchers for Years - A new MIT-designed lidar chip uses specially engineered antennas to reduce interference and widen the sensor’s field of view. From self-driving cars navigating busy streets to drones surveying disaster zones, lidar has become one of the most important technologies for helping machines perceive the world...
TSMC Expands Use of NVIDIA AI Technologies Across Chip Production Operations - TSMC, the world’s largest contract semiconductor manufacturer, is significantly expanding its deployment of NVIDIA artificial intelligence and accelerated computing technologies throughout its chip design and manufacturing operations. The initiative represents one of the most comprehensive applications...
Triply simply sequence supply voltages - This circuit design for power supply on/off sequencing uses Schmidt triggers for triple-positive-rail timing purposes. The post Triply simply sequence supply voltages appeared first on EDN .
Whiskey chemistry propels microscopic machines through liquid - Whisky-inspired chemicals could help power a new generation of microscopic machines, according to researchers who have discovered a way to make tiny particles "swim" through liquid using compounds linked to the production ...
Why It’s Time to Rethink Your Timing Strategy: A Fresh Look at UTC(k) - From telecom to power grids, dependable timing matters more than ever. Learn why UTC(k) is gaining attention as a resilient, nationally traceable time source, and how it fits into real‑world timing strategies designed for long‑term reliability.
Nanosensor-coated catheters for bladder cancer detection - A catheter equipped with an annular carbon nanotube sensor array enables real‑time, in situ three‑dimensional chemical imaging of cancer biomarkers, mapping the localization of early-stage tumours.
Business Finland backs Iceye with further €28.3 million grant - Iceye, the Finnish specialist in satellite-based SAR imagery (Synthetic Aperture Radar), has received a €28.3 million continuation grant from Business Finland. This is Finland’s public innovation agency, and it’s the final tranche of the total investment (€33.8 million). Initial funding of €5.7...
Nexchip carves out BGBM assets to back Wuhu wafer project, refocuses on 12-inch foundry business - Nexchip Semiconductor plans to carve out its BGBM business by contributing specialised equipment assets to Anhui Ruijing Semiconductor, a newly established power device wafer-processing venture in Wuhu, Anhui Province, as the Chinese foundry seeks to focus capital and management resources on its core...
GSA European Executive Forum - GSA European Executive Forum Quantum Computing is moving from promise to deployment reality with semiconductors as the enabler of scale. This event brings together senior executives to engage these shifts with clarity and candor and to ask what leadership looks like in the decade ahead. Join us in Munich...
Teaching AI to design optical surfaces using real-world imperfections - Designing surfaces that precisely control how light behaves at the nanoscale is tricky. Optical Fourier surfaces, which are nanostructured gratings that redistribute light into specific directions and wavelengths, hold enormous ...
Alchip Accelerates on AI ASIC Demand - Alchip Technologies reported improved financial results for the first quarter, reflecting continued momentum in advanced artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and custom ASIC demand. The company cited stronger customer engagement in leading-edge semiconductor designs and accelerating...
Memory card interfaces keep pace with the internal bus evolution race: Part 1 - Clock speeds get faster. Per-cycle (and per-clock edge) address and data dollops get larger. And protocols get more efficient. But here we’re talking about external, not internal, buses. The post Memory card interfaces keep pace with the internal bus evolution race: Part 1 appeared first on EDN .
InchFab Sells $10M Mini Fabs to Democratize Chipmaking - InchFab's mini fabs are cost-competitive with larger 8-inch wafer fabs at the half-micron and larger nodes. The post InchFab Sells $10M Mini Fabs to Democratize Chipmaking appeared first on EE Times .
From the Inside Out: Why Ramune Nagisetty Came to PDF Solutions - There’s a certain kind of expertise that can’t be taught in a classroom or learned from a manual. It comes from decades of hands-on work at the intersection oftechnology and strategy, from being …
Quobly consigue financiación para lanzar al mercado ordenadores cuánticos basados en silicio - densa y compatibilidad con los estándares de fabricación industrial.Como parte de esta estrategia, Quobly aprovecha las capacidades de grado semiconductor en todo el ecosistema de semiconductores mediante alianzas estratégicas con líderes industriales como STMicroelectronics, Air Liquide, Soitec y...
Rapidus Completes 150 Billion Yen Funding Round from Japan Government - Communication Systems Infrastructure Enhancement R&D Project / Development of Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (Commissioned)." These projects are part of the "Research and Development of 2nm-Generation Semiconductor Integration Technology and Short Turnaround Time (TAT) Manufacturing Technology...
[News] HBF Spurs Equipment Race; Hanmi Semiconductor Eyes First TC Bonder Deliveries in 2H26 - Back-end semiconductor equipment suppliers are increasingly focusing on High Bandwidth Flash (HBF), a next-generation memory technology designed for AI inference. According to ZDNet, industry sources said that South Korean and international back-end equipment makers have begun developing thermal com......
[News] Motherboard and Module Makers Reportedly Expand DDR4 Platforms Amid Rising DDR5 Costs - Several vendors are reportedly ramping up DDR4 production as demand remains strong. According to Wccftech, higher DDR5 prices are contributing to stronger demand for DDR4 platforms. While DDR4 prices have also increased, they remain significantly lower than those of comparable DDR5 modules. The repo......
Photronics to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences - BROOKFIELD, Conn., June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today announced it will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:...
Terrace Free SOI: maximizing usable wafer area - Terrace Free SOI is available across Okmetic’s 200 mm SOI wafer portfolio, including Bonded SOI (BSOI), Enhanced SOI (E-SOI®), Power Management SOI and High Resistivity SOI wafers. The solution combines increased active area with an edge design optimized for device manufacturing. More dies per wafer...
Overcoming durability and cost barriers for wearables and foldable devices - The rapid evolution of wearable and foldable technology is reshaping consumer electronics, writes Samudrapom Dam. As market demand grows, wearable and foldable electronic devices face critical challenges in durability and cost that hinder widespread adoption. However, diverse approaches aim to overcome...
Detection at the nanoscale: A phosphate-detecting electrochemical sensor - Graphene, the "wonder material," has shaped much of Suprem Das's research career. From nano-manufacturing to advanced printing for applications such as sensing and energy, Das is committed to finding graphene solutions with ...
Quantum randomness turns flawed bits into perfect randomness - Starting with a random source that remained slightly predictable, ETH Zurich researchers generated a string of perfectly random bits. The experiment turns a cornerstone of quantum physics into a cryptographic tool.
Build 2026: Accumulating evidence of Microsoft’s AI independence - Abundant use of the AI acronym is increasingly evident at various industry events. Strip away the hype layer and look deeper, however, and interesting trends still emerge into view. The post Build 2026: Accumulating evidence of Microsoft’s AI independence appeared first on EDN .
Quantum can become semicon 2.0 for the Netherlands - Quantum technology now offers the chance to build a second pillar under the Dutch economy, this time centered around Delft and Leiden, argues Anton Duisterwinkel.
Blog Review: Jun. 3 - Verification IP; system-technology co-optimization; PCIe 7.0 ordering; design data challenges; process digital twins. The post Blog Review: Jun. 3 appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
Buck controller streamlines in-vehicle USB charging - Diodes’ APK43070Q buck controller packs a USB-C PD 3.1 source controller, simplifying automotive single- and multi-port charging designs. The post Buck controller streamlines in-vehicle USB charging appeared first on EDN .
400G Lanes: The Next Inflection Point for AI Datacenters - What happens when AI infrastructure demands more than incremental speed gains? Explore how 400G/lane is reshaping bandwidth, scalability, and optical networking architectures.
