In-Space Manufacturing Report 2026 identifies emerging UK strength - Tracxn, the market intelligence company, has released its In-Space Manufacturing (ISM) Report 2026, on the global ISM startup ecosystem. The UK is identified as a “credible secondary hub”, attracting 10% of all funding. It finds there are around 15 main startups involved with orbital manufacturing...
Supermicro computes edge AI using AMD’s EPYC 4005 processors - Supermicro has announced a family of compact computers for edge AI built around AMD’s EPYC 4005 series processors. Described as edge-optimised systems, they are designed for AI inferencing and general-purpose workloads in space and power-constrained environments. For example, in retail, manufacturing,...
SambaNova Teams Up With Intel on Disaggregated Inference - SambaNova is working on integrating its RDUs with Intel Xeon CPUs for fast agentic inference The post SambaNova Teams Up With Intel on Disaggregated Inference appeared first on EE Times .
Chinese chip tool makers hit record 2025 revenues - China’s domestic semiconductor equipment suppliers posted record 2025 revenues as local fabs kept expanding capacity and sourcing around tighter export…
SMT DIP switches fit space-constrained PCBs - Littelfuse’s TDB series of miniature DIP switches uses a 1.27-mm half-pitch, surface-mount design to reduce PCB footprint. The post SMT DIP switches fit space-constrained PCBs appeared first on EDN .
Intelligent Radar Classification with Neuromorphic AI - Intelligent Radar Classification with Neuromorphic AI Radar has long been a foundational sensing technology in defense and critical infrastructure. It excels at detecting objects at distance, operating reliably in darkness, smoke, fog, and adverse weather where optical systems fail. Yet traditional radar...
Exploring the Hidden Complexity of Modern Power Electronics Design – A Siemens White Paper - Review the specifications of any state-of-the-art microcontroller and you will discover the high dynamic current the device can consume. Examining the high clock rates and low tolerable voltage drop will lead you to the all-important power delivery network, or PDN. Components here include power planes,...
EIB backs PLD Space with €30m of funding for MIURA 5 rocket - The EIB (European Investment Bank) is backing the Spanish startup PLD Space with €30 million of funding to develop its MIURA 5 launcher towards commercial operation. The company highlights it as the EIB’s first direct investment in small launchers, for the transport of satellites into space. MIURA...
TSMC Chases Soaring AI Demand - TSMC slams the gas to expand chip production for AI giants, but shortages loom. The post TSMC Chases Soaring AI Demand appeared first on EE Times .
Black Semiconductor acquires Applied Nanolayers - Black Semiconductor, a chip connectivity pioneer integrating photonics and electronics on the same wafer, has announced the acquisition of Applied Nanolayers (ANL).
Emulation-based SoC Security Verification (U. of Florida) - A new technical paper, “Emulation-based System-on-Chip Security Verification: Challenges and Opportunities,” was published by researchers at University of Florida. Abstract “Increasing system-on-chip (SoC) heterogeneity, deep hardware/software integration, and the proliferation of third-party intellectual...
Teradyne snaps up TestInsight to boost ATE for semiconductors - The deal will help the ATE solution supplier scale its pre-silicon validation and automated pattern generation technologies. The post Teradyne snaps up TestInsight to boost ATE for semiconductors appeared first on EDN .
EU DARE Project Is Scrambling to Replace Codasip - EU DARE project explores alternatives after Codasip divestment creates uncertainty around roadmap and architectural direction. The post EU DARE Project Is Scrambling to Replace Codasip appeared first on EE Times .
Carbon in the Age of AI Chips - In 2026, the biggest carbon decisions in semiconductor design aren't made at the reporting stage — they're made at the design table. AI accelerators, high-bandwidth memory, and advanced node manufacturing are concentrating embodied emissions faster than most teams can measure. This Earth Day, TechInsights'...
How IBM Quantum is Enabling Healthcare and Biology Research - In the first ever Q4Bio Challenge, research teams sought to demonstrate scalable quantum algorithms for healthcare, with Algorithmiq’s work alongside Cleveland Clinic and IBM earning $2 million Q4Bio prize.
Meta’s Broadcom Liaison Enters Next AI Phase - Meta and Broadcom supercharge AI with custom MTIA chips. The post Meta’s Broadcom Liaison Enters Next AI Phase appeared first on EE Times .
[News] TSMC on Terafab: No Shortcuts in Foundry; Confirms Next-Gen LPU Project amid Samsung Rivalry - With Tesla teaming up with Intel on the “Terafab” initiative and accelerating its push into chip manufacturing, attention in the market is turning to how TSMC will respond. At today’s earnings call, chairman C.C. Wei acknowledged that both Intel and Tesla remain TSMC customers, while also call......
EnCharge Me Up! 200 AI TOPS at Only ~8 Watts - I tell you, I’m starting to feel like I’m riding the crest of the wave when it comes to AI in all its multifaceted glory. Back in the 2010s, I thought it was astonishing that you could show an AI images of cats, dogs, chickens, and penguins, and it could tell these little rascals apart. I know that...
IHLP inductor aims at low profile DC/DC converters for PMICs - Vishay is releasing a magnetically shielded, low profile, high current inductor in the compact 1212 case size: the Vishay Dale IHLP1212-EZ-1Z. Aimed at space-constrained applications, the IHLP1212-EZ-1Z has 3.0 mm x 3.0 mm footprint with three profile options. These are 1.2mm, 1.5mm, and 2.0mm. IHLP Vishay...
Revolutionary Imaging Technique Unlocks Secrets of Matter at Extreme Speeds - A novel imaging method captures ultrafast events with unprecedented detail by combining laser encoding and AI reconstruction. Researchers have introduced a new imaging method that reveals far more detail about ultrafast events in the microscopic world than earlier approaches. The technique allows scientists...
XPO - Conventional wisdom says CPO wins by default as next-gen speeds increase power consumption (SerDes and DSP) and heat dissipation. And CPO overcomes this by replacing the long electrical trace with optics. But what if the current pluggable roadmap can be extended to deal with the power problem? XPO keeps...
TSMC to Elon Musk: There are no Shortcuts in Building Fabs! - The opening of the TSMC 2026 earning call series brought no surprises. CC Wei has done more than 30 such calls since taking the CEO position in 2018 and he never fails to disappoint. Once again, CC Wei reported numbers above guidance driven by strong demand and flawless execution. This illustrates the...
[News] UMC Set to Hike Prices in 2H26, Pricing Tied to Mix, Capacity and Long-Term Deals - While TSMC has signaled exceptionally strong demand for 3nm and a further reduction in mature-node output at its earnings call, another Taiwanese foundry is moving in the same direction amid tightening supply conditions. According to TechNews, citing a client notice, United Microelectronics Corporat......
Nuvia Founders Have A New Startup, Nuvacore - They're Baaaaaaack! By they, SemiAccurate means two of the three co-founders of Nuvia Gerard Williams III and John Bruno. Read more ▶ The post Nuvia Founders Have A New Startup, Nuvacore appeared first on Semiaccurate .
[Blog] Security in the Age of AI: Why Trust Is Moving Closer to Hardware - In early 2026, a quiet shift became impossible to ignore: artificial intelligence (AI) moved from helping defenders to operating like an attacker at scale. The cybersecurity community took notice when researchers revealed that an advanced AI system, known publicly as Claude Mythos Preview, was able to...
BrainChip and Quantum Ventura’s CyberNeuro-RT™ Named 2026 Enterprise AI Product of the Year by TMCnet - BrainChip and Quantum Ventura’s CyberNeuro-RT™ Named 2026 Enterprise AI Product of the Year by TMCnet LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. – April 16, 2026 – BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY), the world’s first commercial producer of ultra-low power, fully digital, event-based, neuromorphic...
