IBM wants Arm software on its mainframes to better support AI  - Tie-up aims to widen Big Blue’s access to power-efficient compute

 Report charts progression of women in leadership roles  - A report compiled by WE United brings together publicly available research, data and statistics to examine what it says are six key areas influencing leadership progression for women in the technology and electronics industry sectors. The Lead Forward report brings together research from companies like...

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 Status of Share Repurchase Download PDF file

+3 from  advantest

 The Day “No Signal” Died: 5G Meets Satellites  - It’s funny how casually we use the word “connectivity” these days, as though it’s always been part of the conversation. However, speaking as someone who was a small (but perfectly formed) lad in the 1960s, I can assure you that it most certainly wasn’t. Back then, things didn’t “connect”...

 Amazing $490 Newegg combo includes an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, 16GB of G.Skill DDR5-6000 RAM, MSI Pro B850-S motherboard, and 240mm MSI MAG Coreliquid A13 AIO CPU cooler — all for under $500  - Grab the core components of a new AM5 PC build for under $500. Newegg combo bundle includes a CPU, motherboard, RAM, and AIO CPU cooler.

+3 from  tomshardware

 Gartner Expects Most Enterprises to Abandon Assistive AI for Outcome‑Focused Workflow by 2028

 One MediaTek: Evolving Our Brand for the AI Edge to Cloud Future  - At MediaTek, our mission has always been to make great technology accessible, enhancing and enriching life for all. That hasn’t changed. What has changed is the scale of what we do. Today, MediaTek powers everything from the smartphone in your pocket to the data center infrastructure running the......

 Evaluating Memory Hog Cycles in the AI Era  - Why AI demand adds a structural floor that transforms the typical memory cycle into a strong demand signal that is here to stay.

 Microchip’s SAM9X75D5M hybrid MCU SiP targets automotive HMIs  - Microchip’s AEC-Q100 Grade 2-qualified, SAM9X75D5M System-in-Package (SiP) addresses growing demand for Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) in automotive and e-mobility applications. Supporting sophisticated graphics and large display sizes (up to 10 inches with XGA resolution, 1024 × 768), the hybrid...

+8 from  electronicsweekly

 UCIe Manageability: The Hidden Control Plane of Chiplet Systems  - Chiplet-based architectures are quickly becoming the foundation of next-generation…

 UK Semiconductor Centre appoints two new directors  - Martin O’Sullivan (investment) and Steve Taylor (strategic marketing) to help grow UK industry

 AI server farms heat up the neighborhood for miles around, paper finds  - Researchers say localized warming can extend well past site edges, raising concerns about community impact

 AI Compute Demand Drives 44% YoY Growth for Top 10 Global Fabless IC Firms in 2025, Says TrendForce  - Continued investment in AI infrastructure by major CSPs, including purchases of GPUs and deployment of in-house ASICs, has driven strong growth among AI-related chip designers, according to TrendForce’s latest findings.

 ASE Demonstrates CPO that Improves Energy Efficiency for AI applications

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 Announcement of acquisition of machinery equipment

 [News] Silicon Photonics Race Intensifies as TSMC Targets 2026 COUPE Production, Samsung Eyes 2029 CPO Turnkey  - Please note that this article cites information from Commercial Times, The Elec and TSMC. As GPU designs evolve toward denser chip-to-chip connectivity and faster data rates, optical transmission is taking on a bigger role. Foundry giants are also moving in, with TSMC’s COUPE silicon photonics p......

+1 from  trendforce

 Toshiba’s TPHR6704RL targets industrial switched-mode power supplies  - Toshiba’s TPHR6704RL is a 40V, 0.67mΩ N-channel MOSFET aiming yo to improve efficiency for industrial power supplies. It uses U-MOS11-H technology, highlights Toshiba, to deliver ultra-low on-resistance, fast switching and improved EMI performance in switched-mode power supplies. For example, by minimising...

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 High-Performance Ultra-Low-Power AI MCUs Running at Only 0.3V (Eeek!)  - When I was 10 years old, my parents decided I was old enough and responsible enough to catch the bus to school (silly parents). This was in England in the 1960s. We didn’t have dedicated school buses (unlike the bodacious yellow beauties in America); instead, we used standard buses with regular passengers...

 Marvell Recognized in Singapore Top 300 Index  - Marvell was named as one of the top 300 companies in Singapore . This honor recognizes Marvell as a distinguished global company and desirable workplace for local talent to grow their careers. The Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI) is a national, government backed program that evaluates about 1,500 employers...

 NVIDIA AI Ecosystem Expands as Marvell Joins Forces Through NVLink Fusion

 Notice regarding Disposal of Treasury Stocks as Restricted Stock Download PDF file

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 Coherent's Vertical Integration Strategy  - Coherent makes more of the optical stack in-house than any competitor. We walk through the business, the growth vectors, and whether breadth beats depth.

 Why ISO/PAS 8800 is the new blueprint for AI safety in all critical industries  - ISO/PAS 8800, focused on safety of AI applications in road vehicles, can also serve engineers in medical, industrial, rail, and defense. The post Why ISO/PAS 8800 is the new blueprint for AI safety in all critical industries appeared first on EDN .

+1 from  planetanalog

 Chip Observer: AI Spend, Apple M5 Chips, and Memory Trends  - AI investment nears $650B amid skepticism, while Apple’s MacBook Neo reshapes PC price standards. Signaling shifts in AI and consumer tech markets.

 Texas Instruments to webcast Q1 2026 earnings conference call  - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) will webcast its first quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, April 22, at 3:30 p.m. Central time. Haviv Ilan, chairman, president and...

 VSORA: Redefining AI Inference with New Silicon Architecture  - AI inference is rapidly becoming the largest and most demanding segment of the AI…

 Wi-Fi That Can Withstand a Nuclear Reactor  - Six months in a nuclear reactor? This receiver chip can take it

 Agent Card Poisoning: A Metadata Injection Vulnerability In The Systems Using Google A2A Protocol  - Maliciously injected content can result in the transmission of sensitive user data to attacker-controlled endpoints. The post Agent Card Poisoning: A Metadata Injection Vulnerability In The Systems Using Google A2A Protocol appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .

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 Real‑Time Gas Analysis in Research  - Applications 31 Mar 2026 Real‑Time Gas Analysis in Research On‑site, rapid measurements with Micro GC Fusion help researchers track fast‑changing reactions.

 Washed Wafers vs Washed Cutlery, TSMC Braces for Drought  - [Exclusive] Low rainfall forces chipmaker to escalate water-management protocols.

 Heidelberg Instruments Receives Repeat Order from Leading Asian Display Photomask Manufacturer for its VPG + 1400 FPD System  - Heidelberg Instruments is excited to announce a follow-up order from a leading Asian manufacturer of display photomasks for its flagship VPG⁺ 1400 FPD Volume Pattern Generator.

 DRAM prices predicted to jump 63% in Q2, NAND up to 75% — follows 95% jumps in Q1, Trendforce says AI server demand keeps supply tight  - Conventional DRAM contract prices will rise 58% to 63% quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, while NAND Flash contract prices will jump 70% to 75% QoQ.

+7 from  tomshardware

 The system architect’s sketchbook: The football has main character energy  - When hardware plays offensive, even a ball needs architecture. The post The system architect’s sketchbook: The football has main character energy appeared first on EDN .

+2 from  planetanalog

 [News] China’s DDR5 Price Drop Driven by Secondary-Market Modules; Impact Confined to Niche Channel  - The recent DDR5 price correction in China’s retail market has triggered heated debate, with Calian Press reporting sharp spot-price declines of around 30% in Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei Electronics Market, a key electronics trading hub. However, industry sources suggest the prices quoted by retailers......

+2 from  trendforce

 Embracing AI with Claude's C Compiler ...  - Down with the old! In with the new! ...

 TSMC eyes SiPh breakthrough as industry consensus forms  - TSMC is advancing its silicon photonics (SiPh) advanced packaging platform, Compact Universal Photonic Engine (COUPE), shifting from development to commercial mass production. TSMC vice president and co-chair of the SEMI Silicon Photonics Industry Alliance (SiPhIA), K.C. Hsu, said that over the past 3-6...

+15 from  digitimes

 Notice of Discontinuation of Executive Appointment Notices

 Arm Makes Chips!  - Is Arm getting its hands on its customers' business?

 Unraveling DRAM SAQP Process Complexity with Monte Carlo Virtual Fabrication  - In DRAM SAQP, small process variations can compound into pitch walk and, with LER, create line-bridge defects. Monte Carlo virtual fabrication reveals these interactions to tighten process windows and reduce wafer experimentation.

 KLA Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Date

 Latest issue of Semiconductor Today now available  - For coverage of all the key business and technology developments in compound semiconductors and advanced silicon materials and devices over the last month

 Chart: Taiwan's chip toolmakers re-rated as AI bottlenecks trump scale  - The first quarter of 2026 has marked a decisive shift in how Taiwan's semiconductor equipment sector is valued. While February's accumulated revenue rankings continue to reflect the operational momentum of the early AI upcycle, capital market performance through March suggests that investors are no longer...

 AI Server Demand to Drive Memory Contract Price Increases in 2Q26 as CSPs Secure Supply via Long-Term Agreements  - Conventional DRAM contract prices expected to rise 58–63% QoQ in 2Q26; NAND Flash contract prices up 70–75% QoQ. DRAM suppliers keep reallocating capacity toward server-related applications. Despite downside risks in certain end-market. demand, overall supply remains tight, and prices continue to...

 Arm says agentic AI needs a new kind of CPU. Intel's DC chief isn't buying it  - Interview Cores it's got what agents crave

 Lightning-resistant TVS diodes safeguard avionics  - Two TVS diode series from Littelfuse provide DO-160 Level 5 lightning protection for avionics, military, and other mission-critical systems. The post Lightning-resistant TVS diodes safeguard avionics appeared first on EDN .

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 [News] Samsung Reportedly Selling 100+ Tools from Xi’an and Korea, Potentially Accelerating Shift to 200+ Layer NAND  - Samsung Electronics is reportedly moving to offload idle equipment as part of efforts to optimize NAND flash operations at its Xi’an, China fab. According to Global Economic, citing sources, the company has recently launched a public bidding process to sell unused semiconductor tools from its faci......

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 Build the Semiconductor Workforce of the Future

 Intel expands SambaNova stake, governance questions surface  - Intel plans to invest a further US$15 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems, lifting its stake to about 9% pending regulatory approval, according to Reuters . The move follows a US$35 million investment in February that raised Intel's ownership to 8.2% from 6.8% a year earlier and formalised a...

+10 from  digitimes

 Lam Research Corporation Announces March Quarter Financial Conference Call  - Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that the company will host its quarterly financial conference call and webcast on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pacific...

 TDK and NIPPON CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL establish joint venture to develop electronic component materials and manufacturing processes

 NUBURU wins counter-drone directed-energy order from government defense electronics organization in Asia–Pacific  - Operational evaluation yields initial $250,000 deployment order; $575,000–800,000 phase 2 order expected

+1 from  semiconductor-today

 Q1 2026 Consolidated Holdings and Performance  - Twas the night before possible ground invasion...

 ASBOtech Makes A Real-World Useful Smart Ring  - At MWC this year, ASBOtech showed off what SemiAccurate considers to be the first useful wearable device. Read more ▶ The post ASBOtech Makes A Real-World Useful Smart Ring appeared first on Semiaccurate .

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 An Arm in Every Pie  - Except the Most Delicious

 Nvidia Wins MLPerf AI Inference Benchmarks While Google Is a No-Show Again  - On Wednesday, MLCommons revealed the latest data for its industry-standard AI benchmark, MLPerf Inference v6.0. Nvidia once again dominated, setting new performance throughput records.

 Navigating the Landscape of Direct Lithium Extraction Technologies  - Direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies will be critical in achieving fast, efficient, and sustainable lithium production in order to meet battery demand. This article highlights the different types of DLE technology, how they compare to each other, and which technologies are anticipated to see greater...

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 Preparing For The Multiphysics Future of 3D ICs  - Multiphysics challenges in 3D ICs involve managing the combined impacts of electrical, thermal, and mechanical phenomena, which are more complex than in 2D IC designs. The post Preparing For The Multiphysics Future of 3D ICs appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .

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 Samsung auctions 123 chip tools during Xi'an NAND upgrade to V8  - Samsung Electronics is reportedly overhauling its production lines, offering 123 idle semiconductor tools for sale across South Korea and Xi'an as it shifts to more advanced process technologies.

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 Metallium announces off-take agreement with Indium Corp for critical & precious metals including gallium and germanium  - Flash Metals USA subsidiary to supply Indium Corp for initial 10 year period, plus automatic five-year renewals

 CapEx Up for Foundry, Memory  - Semiconductor Intelligence estimates total semiconductor industry capital spending (CapEx) was $166 billion in 2025, up 7% from 2024. We estimate 2026 CapEx will be $200 billion, up 20% from 2025. TSMC was the largest spender in 2025 with $40.9 billion in CapEx, 25% of the total. TSMC projects 2026 CapEx…...

 Why Co-Packaged Optics Should be Viewed as an Architectural Commitment (UW-Madison, MIT et al.)  - A new technical paper, “3D optoelectronics and co-packaged optics: when solving the wrong problems stalls deployment,” by the University of Wisconsin, MIT, and Invictus Innovation EV Technology. Abstract “The rapid growth of AI and accelerator-driven workloads is forcing a fundamental rethinking...

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 The global helium storage is a direct threat to the chipmaking supply chain — disruption impacts critical processes, high-capacity HDDs, and alternative supplies are plagued by delays  - Some industry analysts expect it will take Qatar around five years to regain lost capacity.

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 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shares glimpses of his address at the inauguration of Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand, Gujarat

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 APEC 2026 showcases advances in power electronics  - The annual Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC 2026) showcases hundreds of companies that exhibit their latest component and Continue Reading The post APEC 2026 showcases advances in power electronics appeared first on EDN .

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