Biodegradable nanoparticles can seek and destroy diseased immune cells - Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have developed a simplified version of biodegradable nanoparticles that can "educate" the immune system to find and destroy disease-causing cells throughout the body. The study, ...
AI PCs Have Failed Miserably, Can We Just Admit It? - Microsoft's CoPilot succeeded wildly for it's intended purpose, but that purpose isn't what you think it is. Read more ▶ The post AI PCs Have Failed Miserably, Can We Just Admit It? appeared first on Semiaccurate .
Data-Driven Optimization In Semiconductor Manufacturing - Reliability is now a competitive advantage, and what's needed to achieve it. The post Data-Driven Optimization In Semiconductor Manufacturing appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
Synopsys Outlines Vision for Engineering the Future - Announces new design, verification and simulation solutions to re-engineer AI-powered product innovation at Synopsys Converge 2026 Key Highlights Unveiling Synopsys Multiphysics Fusion™...
Why nanotechnology breakthroughs often stagnate before reaching the market - New research suggests that the most formidable barrier to commercializing nanotechnology is not the science itself, but rather the way organizations manage the innovation process. While nanotechnology is heralded as one of ...
IBM and Lam Research Announce Collaboration to Advance Sub-1nm Logic Scaling - IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced a collaboration aimed at developing new processes and materials to support sub-1nm logic scaling. Building on a long record of successful partnerships, the new agreement will focus on the joint development of novel materials, fabrication...
E Ink Ranked Global Top 1% in the 2026 Sustainability Yearbook - E Ink announced that it has been recognized as a Global Top 1% company in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026. In the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry category, E Ink achieved a Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score of 93, marking the second consecutive year it...
Embedded: GigaDevice integrates peripherals for ‘innovation in motor control’ - Designed for home appliances, the GD32M531 32-bit microcontrollers were launched at Embedded World by GigaDevice. Based on an Arm Cortex-M33 core, operating at 180MHz, and integrates peripherals to control and optimise dual motor performance, with power factor correction. It also integrates DSP extensions...
A One-Chip Approach to Faster, Safer Corner Radar Design - As emerging markets introduce new advanced driver assistance and automated driving systems (ADAS) regulations and real world test scenarios, radar requirements are rapidly evolving.
Dr. Brewer Inducted into Missouri Manufacturers Hall of Fame - Dr. Brewer Inducted into Missouri Manufacturers Hall of Fame Brewer Science’s Antireflective Coatings Receive Top Honor in Coolest Things Made in Missouri Rolla, MO. – March 11, 2026 – Brewer Science, Inc., a global leader in developing and manufacturing next-generation materials and processes for...
Lattice Wins ECD ‘Best in Show’ Award at embedded world 2026 - Lattice Semiconductor, the low power programmable leader, today announced that the company won the prestigious Embedded Computing Design’s Best in Show award at the embedded world 2026 Exhibition and Conference.
Scientists Discover Record-Breaking “Light-Bending” 2D Material - A newly studied ferroelectric crystal can tune and manipulate ultraviolet and blue light in ways that could transform integrated photonics. Scientists from TU Delft and Radboud University in the Netherlands have identified an unusual property in the two-dimensional ferroelectric material CuInP₂S₆...
The Curious Case of the Waning Wheeltapper - I constantly amaze myself by the vast quantities of useless nuggets of knowledge and tidbits of trivia that are rattling around in my poor old noggin. These typically resurface when I least expect them. For example, I could be discussing AI systems with someone, and—as improbable as it may sound—one...
Scientists Find a Way To Control Heat Flow With Electricity - Scientists have discovered that applying an electric field to certain ceramics can dramatically redirect how heat moves through them. New research from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, carried out with collaborators at The Ohio State University and Amphenol Corporation, is challenging...
Unified, Traceable Framework For Risk Assessment in Automotive Semiconductors (Robert Bosch) - A new technical paper, “An Integrated Failure and Threat Mode and Effect Analysis (FTMEA) Framework with Quantified Cross-Domain Correlation Factors for Automotive Semiconductors,” was published by researchers at Robert Bosch GmbH. Abstract “The automotive industry faces increasing challenges in...
Iceye space SAR imagery monitors deforestation - Iceye, the specialist in satellite-based SAR imagery (Synthetic Aperture Radar), is launching a deforestation monitoring system, to help enforcement against illegal tropical forest loss. The Finnish company, which describes itsef as a “leader in disaster intelligence from space”, says the system will...
Custom DIY LCR SMD fixture for low-Z components - A DIY PCB fixture using split-Kelvin technique enables accurate, repeatable LCR measurements for low-impedance SMD components. The post Custom DIY LCR SMD fixture for low-Z components appeared first on EDN .
SEI Engages IBM to Accelerate Enterprise Transformation Through Agentic AI - SEI®(NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced it has joined forces with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to accelerate enterprise transformation through agentic AI and automation and modernize how it operates, innovates, and delivers value to clients—reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable growth.
Improving Yield Through Shared Data - The case for sharing test, manufacturing, and design data. The post Improving Yield Through Shared Data appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
[News] China IC Exports Hit 304.7B Yuan in Jan–Feb 2026, Up Nearly 70% as AI Lifts Mature-Node - China’s integrated circuit (IC) exports are accelerating sharply. According to ijiwei, citing data released by the General Administration of Customs on March 10, China’s IC exports reached 304.67 billion yuan in January and February this year, marking a 68.9% year-over-year increase. In terms of......
Embedded: Grinn claims AstraSOM-261x as “world’s smallest Edge AI” SoM - Grinn, the Polish embedded Systems-on-Module (SoM) specialist, is highlighting its Grinn AstraSOM-261x at Embedded World. Based on the Synaptics Astra AI-native processor, Grinn describes the product as the “world’s smallest Edge AI” SoM. It is aimed at industrial environments, and has an operating...
Biomanufacturing Specialty Chemicals: More Efficient and Sustainable - Industrial biomanufacturing occupies a distinctive position in the production of high-value specialty chemicals. This article discusses two of the technology trends in specialty chemical biomanufacturing, the use of cell-free systems and alternative non-sugar feedstocks.
SK Hynix develops 1c LPDDR6 DRAM for AI devices - SK Hynix on March 10 announced it has developed a 16Gb LPDDR6 DRAM using its sixth-generation 10nm-class (1c) process technology, marking what the company described as the world's first validation of an LPDDR6 product based on the 1c node.
[News] SK hynix Develops 1c LPDDR6 DRAM with 33% Speed Gain, 20% Power Savings; Ships in 2H26 - After JEDEC unveiled the LPDDR6 standard last August, SK hynix announced it has successfully developed a 16Gb LPDDR6 DRAM using its 6th-generation 10nm-class (1c) process, aiming to complete mass-production preparations in the first half of the year and start shipments in the second half. Accordi...
Last Year in SBCs - While it might not be comprehensive, [Bret.dk] recently posted a retrospective titled “Every Single Board Computer I Tested in 2025.” The post covers 15 boards from 8 different companies. The …read more
RFA ships stages of its RFA ONE rocket to SaxaVord Spaceport - Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), the Bavarian space rocket startup planning to launch from Shetland, is delivering stages of its RFA ONE launch vehicle to SaxaVord spaceport. Specifically, the first and second stages of the rocket have now been delivered, an important milestone towards the first test flight,...
Scientists Just Made Light Do Something Once Thought Impossible - Physicists have recreated the Nobel Prize–winning quantum Hall effect using light, revealing that photons can follow the same strange quantum rules once thought exclusive to electrons. In the late 1800s, scientists discovered what is now known as the Hall effect. It occurs when an electric current passes...
Okmetic is participating in Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) - Okmetic will be participating in APEC 2026 – the Applied Power Electronics Conference, one of the leading global events for power electronics professionals. APEC brings together experts, innovators, and industry leaders to explore the latest advancements in power conversion, energy efficiency, semiconductor...
Embedded: Axelera AI, Kudelski Labs collaborate for secure Edge AI processing - Axelera AI is adding Kudelski Labs’ security IP to its Europa AI chip for secure, high-performance Edge AI processing. It will support, for example, secure activation and real-time threat detection capabilities. Specifically, it has integrated the Kudelski Secure Enclave (KSE3) into its Europa processor...
Co-Packaged Optics Race: Strategic Approaches from NVIDIA and Broadcom - Co-packaged optics (CPO) is gaining significant attention as the next architecture for next-generation switching. The shift toward co-packaged optics is also reshaping competitive positioning among semiconductor vendors. This article examines the differing approaches of NVIDIA and Broadcom, with further...
TI Adds NPU to a Third MCU Family - TI has NPUs in parts up and down its portfolio, but different architectures and approaches are required at each end of the spectrum. The post TI Adds NPU to a Third MCU Family appeared first on EE Times .
ASE breaks ground on AI advanced packaging site in Southern Taiwan, set for 2Q28 completion - ASE Technology Holding has broken ground on its third technology park in Nanzi, Kaohsiung, focused on advanced semiconductor packaging and smart logistics, with construction to start within 2026 and finish by the second quarter of 2028, and a total investment of NT$17.8 billion (approx. US$559 million),...
FeFETs With Laminated Gate Stacks For Radiation Resilience in Vertical NAND (Georgia Tech) - A new technical paper, “Enabling Radiation Hardness in Solid-State NAND Storage Utilizing a Laminated Ferroelectric Stack,” was published by researchers at Georgia Tech. Abstract “NAND flash forms the core of modern solid-state storage, which is critical for data-intensive AI applications, yet charge-trap...
Newer, shinier DMM RTDs—part 1 - A compensated Pt100 RTD circuit has 1 mV/°C DMM output, with linearization via positive feedback, pending Part 2 temperature-stability fixes. The post Newer, shinier DMM RTDs—part 1 appeared first on EDN .
Tool Matching Getting Tougher Across Test & Metrology - Key Takeaways Engineers leverage both device-specific and tool-level data to identify a process "sweet spot." Tight, frequent tool-to-tool matching enables greater yield and fab flexibility. Machine learning helps capture the nuances of a tool's signature. Many people outside of the semiconductor industry...
Zhen Ding posts slight 4% revenue drop in February amid strong AI demand - Major printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Zhen Ding Technology reported a slight 3.97% year-over-year decline in February 2026 revenue to NT$11.72 billion (US$367.45 million), despite being part of the traditional off-season for consumer electronics. The company highlighted that momentum for products...
TP-Link’s Kasa EP10: If at first it doesn’t connect, buy, buy again - How different are two generations of smart plugs, and is the recent device’s issue due to hardware, software or a combination of the two? The post TP-Link’s Kasa EP10: If at first it doesn’t connect, buy, buy again appeared first on EDN .
Supporting Young Cultural Exchange: Japan School Working Group Visits ROHM - Recently, ROHM welcomed the Japan school working group of the German Robert-Schuman-Europaschule to our site in Willich. The visit marks an important step in ROHM’s support for international education and intercultural exchange. As...
Protonic nickelate device networks for spatiotemporal neuromorphic computing - An all-nickelate platform based on hydrogenated perovskite nickelates combines proton-mediated transient dynamics with multilevel resistance states; this integration yields emergent spatiotemporal processing and memory for efficient neuromorphic computing.
