Energy Analysis: 2D and 3D Architectures with Systolic Arrays and CIM (Cornell)


A new technical paper titled "Energy-/Carbon-Aware Evaluation and Optimization of 3D IC Architecture with Digital Compute-in-Memory Designs" was published by researchers at Cornell University. "In this paper, we investigate digital CIM (DCIM) macros and various 3D architectures to find the opportunity of increased energy efficiency compared to 2D structures. Moreover, we also investigated th... » read more

Mini Review of Photodetectors and Image Sensors: Materials and Fabrication


A new technical paper titled "Image Sensors and Photodetectors Based on Low-Carbon Footprint Solution-Processed Semiconductors" was published by researchers at Cardiff University. Abstract "This mini-review explores the evolution of image sensors, essential electronic components increasingly integrated into daily life. Traditional manufacturing methods for image sensors and photodetectors, ... » read more

The Impact Of Simulation On The Carbon Footprint of Wafer Fab Equipment R&D


A new technical paper titled "Achieving Sustainability in the Semiconductor Industry: The Impact of Simulation and AI" was published by researchers at Lam Research. Abstract "Computational simulation has been used in the semiconductor industry since the 1950s to provide engineers and managers with a faster, more cost-effective method of designing semiconductors. With increased pressure in t... » read more

Using ICs To Shrink Auto’s Carbon Footprint


A large portion of the burden for reducing greenhouse gases is being handed off to makers of automotive chips and systems, which are being tasked to make vehicles drive further using less energy and with zero emissions. The effort is critical in battling climate change. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the transportation sector represented 28.2% of 2018 greenhouse gas e... » read more

Shades Of Gray


As more things talk to other things, and as we begin accumulating more devices that can communicate with other devices, one key question will begin surfacing in the power/performance arena—are we really better off than we were before? This is a deceptively simple, open-ended question with some very complex answers. But it’s also essential that we provide enough answers to satisfy critics... » read more