Advanced Packaging Fundamentals for Semiconductor Engineers
New SE eBook examines the next phase of semiconductor design, testing, and manufacturing.
Chiplet Tradeoffs And Limitations
Multi-die assemblies offer more flexibility, but figuring out the right amount of customization can have a big impact on power, performance, and cost.
Chip Industry Week in Review
TSMC's technology roadmap; Intel cuts; reciprocal hacking; McKinsey on IC challenges, ML algorithm table; subsystem chiplets; cross-domain PLM; magnetic switches; sarin sensors.
AI Agents Need Goals
AI cannot optimize unless it can measure progress towards goals, but defining those goals is not easy, especially when looking at the entire development flow.
Chip Industry Week In Review
TSMC, ASML earnings; 2nm processor; HBM4; touch controllers for foldable OLED displays; $500B AI supercomputer buildout; NVIDIA, AMD export licenses; Cadence's acquisition; DRAM, NAND flash; rare earths dry up; new EV chips.
Global IC Fabs And Facilities Report: 2024
Companies poured billions into fabs and facilities around the world as regions continue to build self-sufficiency and form hubs with friendly nations.
EUV’s Future Looks Even Brighter
Demand for AI chips is growing exponentially, but costs and complexity limit the technology to a handful of companies. That could soon change.
Linear Pluggable Optics Save Energy In Data Centers
New OIF electrical standards will enable interoperability, adding another option for faster and more efficient data movement.
Chip Architectures Becoming Much More Complex With Chiplets
Options for how to build systems increase, but so do integration issues.
Interconnects Approach Tipping Point
The 10 angstrom node will usher in new architectures, tooling, and materials, forcing a massive change in the way fabs build interconnects.
Startup Funding: Q1 2025
AI chips and data center communications see big funding; 75 startups raise $2 billion.
