Distributed Radar Signal Processing Utilizing A Sparse Array To Obfuscate The Data


A new technical paper titled "Signal processing architecture for a trustworthy 77GHz MIMO Radar" was published by researchers at Fraunhofer FHR, Ruhr University Bochum, and Wavesense Dresden GmbH. Abstract "Radar systems are used in safety critical applications in vehicles, so it is necessary to ensure their functioning is reliable and trustworthy. System-on-chip (SoC) radars, which are com... » read more

3D-Printed Logic Gates and Resettable Fuses, Via Material Extrusion (MIT)


A new technical paper titled "Semiconductor-free, monolithically 3D-printed logic gates and resettable fuses" was published by researchers at MIT. "This work reports the first active electronics fully 3D-printed via material extrusion, i.e. one of the most accessible and versatile additive manufacturing processes. The technology is proof-of-concept demonstrated through the implementation of ... » read more

GPUs: Bandit Based Framework To Dynamically Reduce Energy Consumption


A new technical paper titled "Online Energy Optimization in GPUs: A Multi-Armed Bandit Approach" was published by researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Lab and Emory University. Abstract "Energy consumption has become a critical design metric and a limiting factor in the development of future computing architectures, from small wearable devices to large-scale lea... » read more

Boost High-Performance IC Design Flows With Early Interactive Symmetry Checking


In the realm of high-performance IC (integrated circuit) design, symmetry is not just an aesthetic preference—it’s a critical factor for ensuring proper device functionality, especially in analog and RF designs. Achieving symmetry early in the design process helps to ensure consistent electrical behavior, which is essential for meeting performance goals and maintaining device reliability. H... » read more

In Memory, At Memory, Near Memory: What Would Goldilocks Choose?


The children’s fairy tale of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ describes the adventures of Goldi as she tries to choose among three choices for bedding, chairs, and bowls of porridge. One meal is “too hot,” the other “too cold,” and finally one is “just right.” If Goldi were faced with making architecture choices for AI processing in modern edge/device SoCs, she would also face... » read more

Green ICT: The IoT World Also Needs Ecological Awareness


By Volkhard Beyer and Dirk Mayer Microelectronics support the fight against climate change and for a better environment; for example, by intelligently controlling drive units, ensuring optimal operation of energy systems, and monitoring the resource requirements of production processes. Unfortunately, however, the ICT sector itself is one of the fastest-growing emitters of greenhouse gase... » read more

GDDR7 Memory Supercharges AI Inference


GDDR7 is the state-of-the-art graphics memory solution with a performance roadmap of up to 48 Gigatransfers per second (GT/s) and memory throughput of 192 GB/s per GDDR7 memory device. The next generation of GPUs and accelerators for AI inference will use GDDR7 memory to provide the memory bandwidth needed for these demanding workloads. AI is two applications: training and inference. With tr... » read more

3DIO IP For Multi-Die Integration


By Lakshmi Jain and Wei-Yu Ma The demand for high performance computing, next-gen servers, and AI accelerators is growing rapidly, increasing the need for faster data processing with expanding workloads. This rising complexity presents two significant challenges: manufacturability and cost. From a manufacturing standpoint, these processing engines are nearing the maximum size that lithogra... » read more

Real-Time Low Light Video Enhancement Using Neural Networks On Mobile


Video conferencing is a ubiquitous tool for communication, especially for remote work and social interactions. However, it is not always a straightforward plug and play experience, as adjustments may be needed to ensure a good audio and video setup. Lighting is one such factor that can be tricky to get right. A nicely illuminated video feed looks presentable in a meeting, but on the other hand,... » read more

How Big A Deal Is Aging?


Nothing lasts forever, but in the semiconductor world things used to last long enough to become obsolete long before their end of life. That's no longer the case with newer nodes, and it is raising concerns in safety-critical markets such as automotive. Being able to fully understand what happens inside of chips is still a work in progress, and analysis approaches are trying to keep up. Unti... » read more

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