Low-temperature technique grows crystal-aligned semiconductor films - Building next-generation semiconductors and low-power electronic devices requires precisely stacking materials with different functions. In this process, it is essential to preserve each material's intrinsic properties, as ...
ASML raises tool prices on soaring chip ASPs - ASML’s revenue growth in the coming years will come not only from higher shipment volumes and more productive systems, but also from higher pricing.
Advantech targets multimodal AI with Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ9 - Advantech has launched the AIR-055, a compact edge AI inference system based on Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ9 platform, targeting industrial applications that increasingly require multimodal AI processing at the…
[News] CXMT’s 471% STAR Debut Makes It China’s Top Listed Firm, Reshaping Global Memory Dynamics - China's leading DRAM maker, CXMT, officially debuted on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market on July 27. According to TechNews, the company's share price surged as much as 471.6% on its first trading day. After pricing its IPO at RMB 8.66 per share, the stock climbed to an intraday high of RMB ......
TSMC waits, Intel pays for high-NA EUV - It’s only a matter of time before TSMC starts ordering high-NA tools, is ASML’s message. Once the technology reaches full maturity, high-NA will become more cost-effective than low-NA multiple patterning.
Preparing For AI-Driven Chip Design And Verification - Jobs, markets, and economics are undergoing dramatic changes, but it's still too early to know how this will all shake out. The post Preparing For AI-Driven Chip Design And Verification appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
A Fiber Frozen at -196°C Unlocks a New Way To Store Light - A frozen-core optical fiber has revealed a powerful new way to control interactions between light and sound. Molten lava hardens into rock as it cools, much as the surface of a lake freezes during a cold winter. In both cases, a liquid becomes a solid, changing physical properties such as density and...
Scientists Built a Programmable Chip That Can Slow Light on Command - New technology enables light to be stored, delayed, and controlled within a single photonic chip, with potential applications in low-power optical computing for AI servers and next-generation optical communication systems. Light moves quickly enough to transmit enormous amounts of information, but that...
Most Read – Raspberry Pi display, DSIT abolished, Intel layoffs - The most read stories on the site cover Raspberry Pi expanded its Touch Display 2 devices, a falling SOX index, and Chinese president Xi Xinping addressing the World AI Conference in Shanghai. The post Most Read – Raspberry Pi display, DSIT abolished, Intel layoffs appeared first on Electronics Weekly...
The American Dream - 69% of those interviewed by Gallup in the beginning of the year say that they will achieve it in their lifetime. This is in contrast, though, to 54% saying that […] The post The American Dream appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
Samsung to use 2nm process for HBM5 base die as heat challenge grows - Samsung Electronics plans to manufacture the base die for its next-generation HBM5 memory using a 2nm gate-all-around foundry process, as faster high-bandwidth memory raises pressure on logic performance, power efficiency and heat management.
Sovereign AI promises independence, but often deepens reliance on US vendors, Stanford report says - Stanford researchers say the global push for sovereign AI is producing a paradox for governments seeking digital independence. The latest report from Stanford HAI argues that offerings from Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI often repackage dependence on US technology rather than reduce it, leaving countries...
Scientists Crack the Code for Making “Impossible” Nanocrystals - A molten salt method developed by researchers at UChicago and Argonne could enable more durable materials for printed electronics and flexible devices. Nanocrystals have become so valuable to science and technology that research involving them earned the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Yet despite their...
World Cup breaks attendance record - The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the first World Cup to be hosted by three countries; it had the most nations participating and hence most matches played (104) and […] The post World Cup breaks attendance record appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
AI-driven Demand Sustains Robust Growth of Hong Kong’s June Exports - Hong Kong’s merchandise exports rose by 53.4% year on year to HK$641.1 billion in June 2026, according to data released today by the Census and Statistics Department. The post AI-driven Demand Sustains Robust Growth of Hong Kong’s June Exports appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .
The security imperative for software-defined vehicles - The automotive industry has undergone a major transformation, shifting from traditional hardware-centric vehicles to software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Unlike conventional cars, Continue Reading The post The security imperative for software-defined vehicles appeared first on EDN .
Narrative: Tablet Forecast 2017–2031 – High Costs Exacerbate Declining Refresh Demand - The tablet market is entering a tougher phase as the post-pandemic refresh cycle fades and surging memory costs push prices higher. TechInsights forecasts tablet shipments to fall sharply in 2026 and decline again in 2027, even as rising selling prices cushion revenue. The downturn will expose gaps between...
Toward More Compact GaN CMOS Devices for Power Electronics - As part of the Carnot ePMOS project, a CEA-Leti research team conducted an in-depth study of a key building block of GaN CMOS technology: PMOS transistors. Combining numerical simulations with experimental work, the project delivered significant results that pave the way for reducing the size of GaN CMOS...
[News] Q2 Memory Earnings Preview: What to Watch From Samsung, SK hynix, and Kioxia - As AI continues to drive memory demand, the earnings of the world's leading memory makers are drawing close industry attention. According to TechNews, the three major memory manufacturers—SK hynix, Samsung Electronics, and Japan's Kioxia—are all set to report their latest quarterly earnings this......
2026 State of the Industry Report: Historic Growth Amid Intensifying Global Competition - SIA’s annual State of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry report, released today, provides a snapshot of where the industry stands in 2026: the extraordinary growth underway, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and the policy priorities necessary to sustain U.S. leadership in this vital technology....
CXMT IPO: Where China’s Largest DRAM Maker Stands? - CXMT eyes one of China’s largest semiconductor IPOs amid once-in-four-decades memory shortage. The post CXMT IPO: Where China’s Largest DRAM Maker Stands? appeared first on EE Times .
工研院攜手三井不動產、熊本科學園區 拓展半導體供應鏈與應用市場商機 - 工研院與三井不動產、熊本科學園區營運管理及交流中心（Kumamoto Science Park Community & Management，KSCM）簽署合作備忘錄。三方將以熊本科學園區為交流據點，聚焦汽車、機器人、AI及相關半導體供應鏈，並從終端市場需求出發，整合臺...
Advanced packaging market to hit $120bn by 2031 - The advanced packaging market reached $55 billion in 2025 and is expected to increase to more than $120 billion by 2031, says Yole. Advanced packaging is overtaking traditional packaging to […] The post Advanced packaging market to hit $120bn by 2031 appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
What caught your eye? Quantum computing, CuspAI discovery, Invisible drone - What caught our eye this last week? There's SaxonQ quantum computing, a Cambridge startup using AI to discover new materials, and a Phantom Twist drone bidding for invisibility... The post What caught your eye? Quantum computing, CuspAI discovery, Invisible drone appeared first on Electronics Weekly ....
