Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Feb. 9


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=521 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here. » read more

Research Bits: Feb. 9


Computing with heat Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) designed silicon structures that can perform calculations in an electronic device using excess heat instead of electricity. The device was created using a software system that automatically designs a material that can conduct heat in a specific manner. The inverse design technique allowed the researchers to... » read more

Chip Industry Week in Review


Intel hired ex-Qualcomm GPU guru Eric Demers for the company's high-performance GPU push, setting the stage for a three-way battle with Nvidia and AMD. The key targets for Intel and AMD will be better power efficiency and a programming model that rivals CUDA, but don't expect Nvidia to stand still. Acquisitions Texas Instruments plans to acquire Silicon Labs for ~$7.5B cash to enhance i... » read more

A Manufacturing Approach That Brings Diamond Quantum Photonics Closer To Industrial Production (MIT, KAUST et al.)


"Foundry-Enabled Patterning of Diamond Quantum Microchiplets for Scalable Quantum Photonics" was published by researchers at MIT, KAUST, PhotonFoundries and MITRE. Abstract "Quantum technologies promise secure communication networks and powerful new forms of information processing, but building these systems at scale remains a major challenge. Diamond is an especially attractive material fo... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review


Big deals and fundings Teradyne and MultiLane are forming a joint venture, MultiLane Test Products (MLTP), to accelerate the development of test solutions for high speed data connections.  Teradyne will be the majority owner. Ricursive Intelligence raised $300M Series A for AI-driven IC design. IonQ plans to acquire SkyWater for ~$1.8B, creating a "vertically integrated full-stack q... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Jan. 27


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=517 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here. » read more

Overview and Comparison of Devices Used For Optical Waveguide-to-Waveguide Coupling (MIT et al.)


A new technical paper titled "Advances in waveguide to waveguide couplers for 3D integrated photonic packaging" was published by researchers at MIT and Bridgewater State University. Abstract "In this paper, we provide an overview and comparison of devices used for optical waveguide-to-waveguide coupling including inter-chip edge couplers, grating couplers, free form couplers, evanescent cou... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review


TSMC is expected to reduce its Fab 14 mature-node capacity by 15% to 20% to free up resources for its advanced packaging technologies, reports Counterpoint. The foundry will likely rely on its VIS affiliate site in Singapore (operational in late 2026) and other overseas fabs to ensure continued supply for older nodes. Memory The U.S. threatened 100% tariffs on South Korean memory compan... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Jan. 20


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=515 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here. » read more

Chip Industry Week in Review


Geopolitics Taiwan and the U.S. signed a trade agreement this week, with TSMC and other Taiwanese companies collectively pledging to directly invest at least $250B in investments in advanced semiconductor, energy and AI production and capacity in the U.S.  The agreement also included Taiwan providing another $250B in credit guarantees for additional IC supply chain expansions in the U.S., cap... » read more

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