3D IC Partitioning and Placement Method That Optimizes For Critical Paths (POSTECH)


A new technical paper titled "TA3D: Timing-Aware 3D IC Partitioning and Placement by Optimizing the Critical Path" was published by researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology and Baum Design Systems. Abstract "In the face of challenges posed by semiconductor scaling, 3D integration technology has emerged as a crucial solution to overcome the constraints of traditional 2D I... » read more

Scalable Chiplet System for LLM Training, Finetuning and Reduced DRAM Accesses (Tsinghua University)


A new technical paper titled "Hecaton: Training and Finetuning Large Language Models with Scalable Chiplet Systems" was published by researchers at Tsinghua University. Abstract "Large Language Models (LLMs) have achieved remarkable success in various fields, but their training and finetuning require massive computation and memory, necessitating parallelism which introduces heavy communicat... » read more

ECTC 2024 Session Readout: Advancement of Metrology


A Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC) session report titled "2024 ECTC Special Session Report: Advancing Metrology for Next-Generation Microelectronics" was published by NIST, Binghamton University, and TechSearch International. Abstract: "Metrology plays a pivotal role in semiconductor research, manufacturing, packaging and assembly. It is critical to the success of this... » read more

Heterogeneity Of 3DICs As A Security Vulnerability


A new technical paper titled "Harnessing Heterogeneity for Targeted Attacks on 3-D ICs" was published by Drexel University. Abstract "As 3-D integrated circuits (ICs) increasingly pervade the microelectronics industry, the integration of heterogeneous components presents a unique challenge from a security perspective. To this end, an attack on a victim die of a multi-tiered heterogeneous 3-... » read more

SiC Power Electronics Packaging: Floating Die Structure and Liquid Metal Fluidic Connection (Cambridge U. )


A new technical paper titled "Liquid Metal Fluidic Connection and Floating Die Structure for Ultralow Thermomechanical Stress of SiC Power Electronics Packaging" was published by researchers at Cambridge University. Abstract "Coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) of various materials in packaging structure layers vary largely, causing significant thermomechanical stress in power electroni... » read more

Step Towards 3D PICs: Low Loss Fiber-Coupled Interconnects (UIUC)


A new technical paper titled "Low loss fiber-coupled volumetric interconnects fabricated via direct laser writing" was published by researchers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Abstract "Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are vital for high-speed data transmission. However, optical routing is limited in PICs composed of only one or a few stacked planes. Further, coupling ... » read more

Overview of Test Strategies for 3DICs


A new technical paper titled "Design-for-Test Solutions for 3D Integrated Circuits" was published by researchers at Duke University, Arizona State University, and NVIDIA. Abstract: "As Moore's Law approaches its limits, 3D integrated circuits (ICs) have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional scaling methodologies. However, the benefits of 3D integration in terms of lower power co... » read more

Power Electronic Packaging for Discrete Dies


A technical paper titled “Substrate Embedded Power Electronics Packaging for Silicon Carbide MOSFETs” was published by researchers at University of Cambridge, University of Warwick, Chongqing University, and SpaceX. Abstract: "This paper proposes a new power electronic packaging for discrete dies, namely Standard Cell which consists of a step-etched active metal brazed (AMB) substrate and... » read more

Probing Attacks Against Chiplets


A technical paper titled “Evaluating Vulnerability of Chiplet-Based Systems to Contactless Probing Techniques” was published by researchers at University of Massachusetts and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Abstract: "Driven by a need for ever increasing chip performance and inclusion of innovative features, a growing number of semiconductor companies are opting for all-inclusive System-... » read more

Adoption of Chiplet Technology in the Automotive Industry


A technical paper titled "Chiplets on Wheels: Review Paper on Holistic Chiplet Solutions for Autonomous Vehicles" was published by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Abstract "On the advent of the slow death of Moore's law, the silicon industry is moving towards a new era of chiplets. The automotive industry is experiencing a profound transformation towards software-... » read more

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