HBM4 Elevates AI Training Performance To New Heights


Generative and Agentic AI are pushing an extremely rapid evolution of computing technology. With leading-edge LLMs now in excess of a trillion parameters, training takes an enormous amount of computing capacity, and state-of-the-art training clusters can employ more than 100,000 GPUs. High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) provides the vast memory bandwidth and capacity needed for these demanding AI train... » read more

Trapped By Legacy


At Quadric, we do a lot of first-time introductory visits with prospective new customers. As a rapidly expanding processor IP licensing company that is starting to get noticed (even winning IP Product of the Year!) such meetings are part of the territory. Which means we hear a lot of similar-sounding questions from appropriately skeptical listeners who hear our story for the very first time. Th... » read more

Deploying PyTorch Models On Edge Devices


AI is being rapidly adopted in edge computing. As a result, it is increasingly important to deploy machine learning models on Arm edge devices. Arm-based processors are common in embedded systems because of their low power consumption and efficiency. This tutorial shows you how to deploy PyTorch models on Arm edge devices, such as the Raspberry Pi or NVIDIA Jetson Nano. Prerequisites Before y... » read more

High-Speed Test IO: Addressing High-Performance Data Transmission And Testing Needs For HPC & AI


By Lakshmi Jain and Wei-Yu Ma The AI and HPC industries are rapidly shifting toward chiplet-based designs to achieve unprecedented levels of performance, as traditional monolithic system-on-chip (SoC) architectures face scaling limitations. This transition is fueled by the rise of heterogeneous integration, which is driving innovation across the semiconductor sector. However, this advancemen... » read more

UALink: Powering The Future Of AI Compute


On April 25, the UALink Consortium officially released the UALink 200G 1.0 Specification, marking an important milestone with support from key hyperscalar market players. It enables a low-latency, high-bandwidth fabric that supports hundreds of accelerators in a pod and facilitates simple load-and-store semantics. Motivation behind UALink The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) an... » read more

How To Optimize Products For Performance And Sustainability


By Mehru Singh and Tim Ebdon Developing sustainable products is key to a company's success. From complying with regulatory requirements and meeting corporate net-zero goals to providing a superior consumer experience and reducing costs, a company’s ability to design, develop, manufacture, and source parts and components sustainably strengthens its market position. While companies have deve... » read more

Leveraging Foundation IP For Low-Power AI Processor Development


Artificial intelligence (AI) has become widespread in recent years, quickly establishing itself as a groundbreaking technology. AI operates on machine learning (ML) algorithms, which demand substantial computational power. Traditionally, designers have utilized graphics processing units (GPUs) to run these ML algorithms. Initially created for graphics rendering, GPUs have shown to be highly eff... » read more

Are You Ready For AI?


The semiconductor industry sits at the heart of the artificial intelligence revolution, providing the essential computational foundation that powers AI's rapid evolution. However, new research suggests that while AI adoption is accelerating globally, strategic implementation remains a significant challenge across industries. According to the recently released Arm AI Readiness Index Report, 8... » read more

Lego-Style Software For Automotive And Industrial Chiplet Systems?


Chiplets are a key topic in the semiconductor industry today, as they offer the potential to greatly increase the performance and flexibility of chips. The current focus is primarily on implementation, in particular on the architecture and the development of die-to-die interfaces that enable efficient communication between the individual chips. These technologies hold out the promise of meeting... » read more

Delivering Breakthrough Performance And Power Efficiency With PCIe 6


PCI Express (PCIe) has been the backbone of high-speed data transfer in computing systems for nearly two decades. With each iteration, PCIe has not only increased data bandwidth but also introduced innovations aimed at enhancing power efficiency—a critical factor in today's energy-conscious computing environment. PCIe 6 introduced significant technical improvements that optimize power consump... » read more

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