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Scalable Optical AI Accelerator Based on a Crossbar Architecture


A new technical paper titled "Scalable Coherent Optical Crossbar Architecture using PCM for AI Acceleration" was published by researchers at University of Washington. Abstract: "Optical computing has been recently proposed as a new compute paradigm to meet the demands of future AI/ML workloads in datacenters and supercomputers. However, proposed implementations so far suffer from lack of sc... » read more

Using BDA To to Predict SAQP Pitch Walk


A new technical paper titled "Bayesian dropout approximation in deep learning neural networks: analysis of self-aligned quadruple patterning" was published by researchers at IBM TJ Watson Research Center and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Find the technical paper here. Published November 2022.  Open Access. Scott D. Halle, Derren N. Dunn, Allen H. Gabor, Max O. Bloomfield, and Mark Sh... » read more

L-FinFET Neuron For A Highly Scalable Capacitive Neural Network (KAIST)


A new technical paper titled "An Artificial Neuron with a Leaky Fin-Shaped Field-Effect Transistor for a Highly Scalable Capacitive Neural Network" was published by researchers at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). “In commercialized flash memory, tunnelling oxide prevents the trapped charges from escaping for better memory ability. In our proposed FinFET neuron, t... » read more

Full Wafer Integration of Aggressively Scaled 2D-Based Logic Circuits (Imec)


A technical paper titled "Challenges of Wafer-Scale Integration of 2D Semiconductors for High-Performance Transistor Circuits" was published by researchers at Imec. "The introduction of highly scaled 2D-based circuits for high-performance logic applications in production is projected to be implemented after the Si-sheet-based CFET devices. Here, a view on the requirements needed for full waf... » read more

Site-Specific Compositional Info from Periodic Nanostructures Obtained Using Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry


A new technical paper titled "Quantification of area-selective deposition on nanometer-scale patterns using Rutherford backscattering spectrometry" was published by researchers at IMEC and KU Leuven. "We present a site-specific elemental analysis of nano-scale patterns whereby the data acquisition is based on Rutherford backscattering spectrometry (RBS). The analysis builds on probing a larg... » read more

Side-Channel Secure Translation Lookaside Buffer Architecture


A new technical paper titled "Risky Translations: Securing TLBs against Timing Side Channels" was posted by researchers at Ruhr University Bochum (Germany) and Cyber-Physical Systems of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI). Abstract: "Microarchitectural side-channel vulnerabilities in modern processors are known to be a powerful attack vector that can be utilized to... » read more

In-NAND Flash Processing Technique for Improved Performance, Energy Efficiency & Reliability of Bulk Bitwise Operations


A new technical paper titled "Flash-Cosmos: In-Flash Bulk Bitwise Operations Using Inherent Computation Capability of NAND Flash Memory" was published by researchers at ETH Zurich, POSTECH, LIRMM/Univ. Montpellier/CNRS and Kyungpook National University. Find the technical paper here (published September 2022) and related YouTube lecture here. "We propose Flash-Cosmos (Flash Computation wi... » read more

Using Silicon Photonics To Reduce Latency On Edge Devices


A new technical paper titled "Delocalized photonic deep learning on the internet’s edge" was published by researchers at MIT and Nokia Corporation. “Every time you want to run a neural network, you have to run the program, and how fast you can run the program depends on how fast you can pipe the program in from memory. Our pipe is massive — it corresponds to sending a full feature-leng... » read more

Bottoms Up: Arranging Nanoscale Particles On A Silicon Chip (Or Other Materials) Without Damage


A new research paper titled "Nanoparticle contact printing with interfacial engineering for deterministic integration into functional structures" was just published by researchers at MIT. “This approach allows you, through engineering of forces, to place the nanoparticles, despite their very small size, in deterministic arrangements with single-particle resolution and on diverse surfaces, ... » read more

Technical and Structural Approaches To Centralize Automotive E/E Architectures


A technical paper titled "Methodical Approach for Centralization Evaluation of Modern Automotive E/E Architectures" was published by researchers at University of Stuttgart and Daimler Truck AG. Abstract: "Centralization is considered as a key enabler to master the CPU-intensive features of the modern car. The development and architecture change towards the next generation car is influenced ... » read more

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