Webinar: Faster Design Spec to Implementation using IP-XACT - As SoC design flows grow increasingly complex, IP-XACT has become a cornerstone standard throughout the entire development lifecycle: from architecture specification to design assembly and verification. Its growing adoption is reflected in the standard’s continuous evolution, from the 2009 release through...
Breaking barriers, building careers: UF is training autistic adults for semiconductor careers - UF’s “PATHS” program trains autistic students for semiconductor manufacturing with virtual reality and custom tools. The initiative also offers hands‑on training, resume help and one-on-one mentorships for neurodivergent students. The goal is to convert internships into full‑time roles and broaden...
Randomizing Wafers To Zero In On Process Problems Much Faster - Get the advantages of wafer randomization without extra equipment, cost or slowdown The post Randomizing Wafers To Zero In On Process Problems Much Faster appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
Circular Ring 2 PPG and ECG Sensors Exploratory Analysis - TechInsights analyzes the Circular Ring 2's optical PPG and electrical ECG sensors, revealing the semiconductor, packaging, and health-monitoring technologies inside one of the world's slimmest smart rings.
MIPI Alliance Accelerates Automotive AI Connectivity with A-PHY Compliance Program - The automotive semiconductor industry is undergoing a major architectural transition as vehicles evolve into centralized, software-defined computing platforms capable of supporting advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, and AI-enabled cockpit applications. This shift is driving...
Beyond Chiplets, CMOS 2.0 Moves Scaling into the Circuit - Imec’s Zsolt Tokei and Arm’s Mohamed Awad explain why CMOS 2.0 could redefine semiconductor scaling beyond chiplets. The post Beyond Chiplets, CMOS 2.0 Moves Scaling into the Circuit appeared first on EE Times .
GlobalWafers Has a Texas-Sized Problem - A proposed cement plant puts the silicon-wafer maker's Sherman site under a cloud, one that will remain until the Texas administration decides what it really wants.
Rapid Prototyping Made Easy With Microchip PCIe® - This blog post shows how our PCIe® evaluation boards enable fast bring-up, validation and comparison of multiple system configurations, helping engineers move from concept to working prototype faster and with less risk.
Switzerland hits peak deep tech investment levels - Switzerland has taken first place in the countries ranked according to the share of venture capital per capita that is spent on deep tech. The Swiss Deep Tech Report 2026 found that 63% of Swiss venture capital is directed to deep tech. The country invested $1,470 per capita in 2025, which for a population...
Cornelis-powered Lynx supercomputer enters service at LLNL, expanding NNSA computing capacity - Cornelis Networks has announced the successful deployment of the Lynx supercomputing cluster at the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, marking a significant milestone for the company's CN5000 Omni-Path networking platform and the National Nuclear Security Administration's...
IEEE Semiconductor Workshop Empowers Florida Educators with Industry Knowledge - The IEEE TryEngineering Educator Session, hosted in partnership with the University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI), provided Florida educators with a two-day professional development experience focused on semiconductor education, engineering design, and artificial intelligence.
CEG: Capital Region Tech R&D Employment Rising - New data from the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) confirms what we’re seeing every day across New York’s Capital Region and beyond: momentum in tech R&D is accelerating. In 2025, employment in physical, engineering, and biological research reached a record high of 7,761 jobs, underscoring the region’s...
N-Tron switch platform focuses on industrial network uptime - HMS Networks has launched the N-Tron NT7000 Series, an industrial Ethernet switch platform designed for applications that require high network availability, precise timing and rugged…
Try Google Fi (Wireless)? The perks-for-the-price are why - Going the MVNO route involves potential risks for cellular companies and their customers alike…but also lots of possible upsides. The post Try Google Fi (Wireless)? The perks-for-the-price are why appeared first on EDN .
Can Catalonia’s Distributed Semiconductor Network Deliver? - Catalonia is unifying its fragmented tech ecosystem into a coordinated semiconductor cluster spanning photonics, packaging, AI, and chip research. The post Can Catalonia’s Distributed Semiconductor Network Deliver? appeared first on EE Times .
Battery monitor combines EIS with high cell count - TI's BQ79826Z-Q1 automotive battery monitor supports up to 26 cells in series and is stackable to 128 devices. The post Battery monitor combines EIS with high cell count appeared first on EDN .
Skip the Embedded Filesystem with the TAR-like UTFS Format - If you need to store some data on a resource-constrained embedded platform, the prospect of dragging in a dependency for something like FAT filesystem access to flash or other storage …read more
Pack Manufacturers: Rapid Growth in Commercial EV Markets - Amid slowdown in electric car sales, battery developers are increasingly pivoting towards non-car segments. Commercial vehicles, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks and light commercial vehicles, are experiencing rapid electrification, due to low battery costs. This article explores battery packs...
Atom-thin coating tackles key bottleneck in chip miniaturization - The global semiconductor market is approaching US$1 trillion in annual sales, driven by growing demand for faster computers, smarter AI systems and more powerful electronic devices. Singapore, which produces one in 10 of ...
Lithuanian femtosecond laser startup expands in Vilnius - Femtosecond laser startup LITILIT has begun developing a new large-scale femtosecond laser production facility in Vilnius, with a project value of approximately €6 six million. The company plans to complete the main construction and fit-out works by the end of this year and reach annual production capacity...
Bioplastics, Biofuels, and Biomanufacturing - Sustainable Sectors - Introducing sustainability goals to long standing, established industries can be difficult. However, global environmental awareness and ramped up regulations are proving to help make changes across major sectors, with the creation of bioproducts and reduced emission processes. This article covers bioplastics,...
Apple iPad Pro M5 Teardown Analysis - Discover what the Apple iPad Pro M5 reveals about custom silicon, tandem OLED, system integration, suppliers, costs, and future computing trends.
The New Software Standard for Physical AI - Building real-time physical AI applications—such as high-performance, multimodal object tracking for autonomous systems within a constrained power envelope—is notoriously difficult. It requires coordinating specialized hardware, managing complex data flows, and optimizing every microsecond for maximum...
Impulse raises $500m to build in-space mobility infrastructure - Impulse Space – a Californian startup in space transportation services – has raised $500 million in Series D funding for building in-space mobility infrastructure. The round was co-led by 137 Ventures and BANNER VC, and brings the company’s total capital raised to $1 billion. The funding will support...
[News] San’an and its Partners Achieved Breakthrough in Gallium Oxide Epitaxy - Recently, San’an Optoelectronics, in collaboration with the National Engineering Research Center for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors at Xidian University and Hangzhou Garen Semiconductor, has achieved a key breakthrough in homoepitaxial gallium oxide technology. Using metal-organic chemical vapor d...
Mirle Automation names CEO as chair - Mirle Automation announced that chairman Houng Sun will step down and hand the role to chief executive officer Shih-Tung Lin, as the automation equipment maker moves to strengthen long-term development and leadership succession. Sun will remain on the board and has also been named honorary chairman.
Fusion to Photovoltaics - The Hottest Clean Energies - From nuclear reactors to photovoltaics, clean energy is as hot a topic as any, with numerous players striving for scalability across the sector to lessen reliance on fossil fuels. This article covers some of the technologies involved with generating clean energy.
WFE Technology to transform into holding company, eyeing smart building growth - Electronic components distributor WFE Technology has launched a transformation plan to become an investment holding company. The company said smart building demand is boosting its electronic lock business, while AI-driven component demand is lengthening lead times.
This AI Learned the Laws of Physics and Could Accelerate Quantum Computing Breakthroughs - Researchers in Sweden have developed a machine-learning approach that embeds the laws of physics directly into neural networks. A new study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden shows that machine learning can become far more efficient when it starts with a built-in understanding of the laws...
