Loss Errors in Error-Corrected Circuits Across A Range Of Quantum Hardware Platforms (MIT, Harvard, QuEra)


A new technical paper titled "Leveraging Qubit Loss Detection in Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms" was published by researchers at MIT, Harvard and QuEra Computing. Abstract "Qubit loss errors constitute a dominant source of noise in many quantum hardware systems, particularly in neutral-atom quantum computers. We develop a theoretical framework to effectively detect and correct loss err... » read more

Minimizing Optical Loss While Enabling Efficient Phase Modulation in TMD-Based Devices (Nanyang Technological Univ., et al.)


A new technical paper titled "Hybrid tungsten oxyselenide/graphene electrodes for near-lossless 2D semiconductor phase modulators" was published by researchers at Nanyang Technological University, CNRS-International-NTU-Thales Research Alliance (CINTRA), University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Chungnam National University, National Institute for Materials Science, MIT, and Singa... » read more

Chip Industry Week in Review


SIA's latest monthly global semiconductor sales report reflects a ~30% YOY increase, hitting a record $75.3B in November 2025. Asia Pacific had a notable 66% increase. Cadence launched its Chiplet Spec-to-Packaged Parts ecosystem to accelerate time to market for chiplet development for physical AI, data centers, and HPC applications. Initial IP partners joining Cadence include Arm, Arteris, ... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Dec 30


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=509 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here. » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review


Deals: NVIDIA inked a $20B non-exclusive licensing deal with Groq for its inference technology. The startup's founder, Jonathan Ross, and some other employees will join NVIDIA to assist in scaling and advancing the technology. The non-exclusive licensing deal, versus an outright purchase, is a tool other companies have used to avoid antitrust regulation. Samsung Ventures made a strategic inv... » read more

Physical Modeling and Benchmarking for 2T-SOT-MRAM (Georgia Tech, MIT, Cornell)


A new technical paper titled "Modeling and Optimization of Two-Terminal Spin-Orbit-Torque MRAM" was published by researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology, MIT, and Cornell University. Abstract "This paper presents physical modeling and benchmarking for two-terminal spin-orbit torque magnetic random-access memory (2T-SOT-MRAM). The results indicate that the common SOT materials that ... » read more

Chip Industry Week in Review


Government funding/defunding NIST is terminating funding for the SMART USA Institute, a CHIPS Act research center focused on digital twins, prompting congressional concern that the decision disrupts active awards and weakens U.S. semiconductor R&D commitments. Korea Zinc was awarded $210M in CHIPS Act funding towards a new $6.6B Tennessee advanced smelter and minerals processing facility,... » read more

Research Bits: Dec. 16


Back-end integration Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Waterloo propose a back-end integration platform that enables the fabrication of transistors and memory devices in a single compact stack on a chip. The approach uses amorphous indium oxide as the active channel layer of the back-end transistor. The properties of indium oxide allow a thin... » read more

Chip Industry Week in Review


Deals of the week: Arteris announced plans to acquire cybersecurity provider Cycuity. “Expanding our technology portfolio to include Cycuity’s hardware security assurance products will enable our customers to achieve secure on-chip data movement,” said Charlie Janac, chairman and CEO of Arteris. Qualcomm acquired Ventana Micro Systems, a maker of RISC-V data center-class CPU IP. ... » read more

Chip Industry Week in Review


Major Deals: Taiwan-based UMC is exploring possible collaboration with Polar Semiconductor for high-volume production of 8-inch wafers at Polar’s expanded Minnesota fab, a move that could provide domestic manufacturing capacity for automotive, data center, consumer, aerospace, and defense customers. Marvell will acquire Celestial AI for $3.25B, adding photonic fabric technology for o... » read more

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