Reprogrammable Light-Based Processor (RMIT)


A new technical paper titled "Programmable high-dimensional Hamiltonian in a photonic waveguide array" was published by researchers at RMIT University, ETH Zurich, Griffith University, Heriot-Watt University, University of Muenster Purdue University and others. Abstract "Waveguide lattices offer a compact and stable platform for a range of applications, including quantum walks, condensed m... » read more

DRAM Chips Perform Functionally-Complete Boolean Operations (ETH Zurich)


A new technical paper titled "Functionally-Complete Boolean Logic in Real DRAM Chips: Experimental Characterization and Analysis" was published by researchers at ETH Zurich. Abstract: "Processing-using-DRAM (PuD) is an emerging paradigm that leverages the analog operational properties of DRAM circuitry to enable massively parallel in-DRAM computation. PuD has the potential to significantly ... » read more

Startup Funding: February 2024


A startup developing AI chips dedicated to low-power AI inferencing captured one of the largest rounds of February. The startup, Recogni, already offers a low-power vision inferencing chip. Several other sizeable rounds were focused on the automotive space, with robotaxis, autonomous delivery, and the sensors that enable them. Another active area, power electronics drew funding for several c... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review


By Susan Rambo, Karen Heyman, and Liz Allan. Renesas plans to acquire Altium, maker of PCB design software, for $5.9 billion. In a conference call, Renesas CEO Hidetoshi Shibata cited Altium's PCB design software and digital twin virtual modeling as key components of its future strategy. "I believe it will generate transformational value for our combined customers and our stakeholders," Shib... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Feb. 13


New technical papers added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library this week. [table id=197 /] More ReadingTechnical Paper Library home » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review


By Jesse Allen, Linda Christensen, and Liz Allan.  The Biden administration plans to invest more than $5B  for semiconductor R&D and workforce support, including in the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), as part of the rollout of the CHIPS Act. Today's announcement included at least hundreds of millions for the NSTC workforce efforts, including creating a Workforce Cente... » read more

Modeling And Analyzing Open-Source SoCs For Low-Power Cyber-Physical Systems


A technical paper titled “TOP: Towards Open & Predictable Heterogeneous SoCs” was published by researchers at University of Bologna, ETH Zurich, and University of California San Diego. Abstract: "Ensuring predictability in modern real-time Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) is an increasingly critical concern for many application domains such as automotive, robotics, and industrial automation. An... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Jan. 23


New technical papers added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library this week. [table id=189 /] More ReadingTechnical Paper Library home » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review


By Jesse Allen, Gregory Haley, and Liz Allan Synopsys will acquire Ansys for about $35 billion in cash and stock. The deal will boost Synopsys' multi-physics simulation capabilities, which are essential for complex 3D-IC designs, where thermal density can have significant repercussions. The acquisition is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2025. Worldwide semiconductor revenue ... » read more

Novel Neuromorphic Artificial Neural Network Circuit Architecture


A technical paper titled “Mosaic: in-memory computing and routing for small-world spike-based neuromorphic systems” was published by researchers at CEA-LETI Université Grenoble Alpes, University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. Abstract: "The brain’s connectivity is locally dense and globally sparse, forming a small-world graph—a principle prevalent in the evolution of various species, sugg... » read more

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