Event-Driven RL Targets Long-Horizon Fab Control


Researchers from Politecnico di Milano and STMicroelectronics published a technical paper titled “Event-Driven Reinforcement Learning Enables Long-Horizon Control in Semiconductor Fabrication.” The paper proposes a deep reinforcement learning framework for multi-objective policy optimization in semiconductor manufacturing, where heterogeneous wafers move through hundreds of process steps... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Feb. 3


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=519 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here. » read more

Research Bits: Jan. 27


Analog in-memory compute Researchers from Politecnico di Milano, Peking University, and Hewlett Packard Labs developed a Closed-Loop In-Memory Computing (CL-IMC) chip to reduce data movement between memory and processor. The fully integrated analog accelerator uses two 64×64 arrays of programmable SRAM cells along with integrated components including operational amplifiers and analog-to-di... » read more

Hypergraph-based Techniques To Map Spiking Neural Networks on Neuromorphic HW (Politecnico di Milano)


A new technical paper titled "A Case for Hypergraphs to Model and Map SNNs on Neuromorphic Hardware" was published by researchers at Politecnico di Milano. Abstract "Executing Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) on neuromorphic hardware poses the problem of mapping neurons to cores. SNNs operate by propagating spikes between neurons that form a graph through synapses. Neuromorphic hardware mimic... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: May 13


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=430 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here.   » read more

Main Applications And Corresponding Requirements For IMC With RRAM Devices


A new technical paper titled "Resistive Switching Random-Access Memory (RRAM): Applications and Requirements for Memory and Computing" was published by researchers at Politecnico di Milano, IUNET and Hewlett-Packard Labs. Abstract "In the information age, novel hardware solutions are urgently needed to efficiently store and process increasing amounts of data. In this scenario, memory device... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review


[Podcast version is here.] TSMC said it will produce 30% of its leading-edge chips in Arizona when all six of its fabs are operational, a total investment of $165 billion, Axios reported. In its latest SEC filing, the foundry said it continues to add capacity in Taiwan, Arizona, Japan, and Germany. The Trump administration launched a Section 232 investigation into semiconductors and relat... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Oct. 8


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=365 /] More ReadingTechnical Paper Library home » read more

Gold Substrate Plays Boosts Performance of Tellurium-Based Memristors


A new technical paper titled "Non-Volatile Resistive Switching in Nanoscaled Elemental Tellurium by Vapor Transport Deposition on Gold" was published by researchers at Politecnico di Milano, UT Austin, and STMicroelectronics. Abstract: "Two-dimensional (2D) materials are promising for resistive switching in neuromorphic and in-memory computing, as their atomic thickness substantially impr... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review


Concerns mount on the use of American-manufactured semiconductors in Russian weapons, with Analog Devices, AMD, Intel and TI set to testify next week before the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Also, U.S. and other government agencies issued a joint advisory and more details about ongoing Russian military cyberattacks, espionage, and sabotage. The U.S. Commerce Departmen... » read more

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