tag: SK Hynix

Flash Getting Stacked High-Bandwidth Version
By Bryon Moyer - 14 May, 2026 - Comments: 1

Key takeaways: A new HBF 3D flash stack is similar to HBM for use in AI processing. HBF capacity will be much higher, allowing static storage of AI model weights, with optimized read speed. Samples are due out later this year, with accelerators featuring it coming out next year. AI inference using modern models requires billions of parameters, and moving them to where they c... » read more

HW-Based Image Generation Using FTJs (SNU, Sungkyunkwan U., SK hynix et al.)
By Technical Paper Link - 12 May, 2026 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper, "CMOS-compatible ferroelectric tunnel junctions integrate stochastic sampling and deterministic computing for image generation," was published by researchers at Seoul National University, Sungkyunkwan University, Hanyang University, Sogang University, and SK Hynix. Abstract "Recent progress in generative modeling has intensified the need for compact, energy-efficien... » read more

Chip Industry Week in Review
By The SE Staff - 01 May, 2026 - Comments: 0

Advanced nodes and capacity The US Commerce Dept. told IC equipment makers to stop shipments to Hua Hong Group, China's No. 2 chipmaker, in order to protect America's lead, according to Reuters. Global AI competition is causing wafer and packaging shortages, but capacity increases are expected to come online later this year and in 2027 to ease the crunch, according to TrendForce. Leadi... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review
By The SE Staff - 10 Apr, 2026 - Comments: 0

Deals, Funding Intel will join Elon Musk’s Terafab chip manufacturing project alongside Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. Intel described its role as helping refactor silicon fab technology for a project targeting production of 1 TW/year of compute for AI and robotics applications. Intel and Google are expanding a multi-year collaboration on AI and cloud infrastructure, with Intel Xeon processo... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review
By The SE Staff - 27 Mar, 2026 - Comments: 0

Arm uncorked its first internally developed CPU chip this week, aimed squarely at the agentic AI data center market. Arm CEO Rene Haas (pictured) emphasized the CPU's power efficiency and performance/watt compared to other AI processor architectures. "We are obsessed with efficiency, and if you think about one of the biggest appeals that Arm has had over the years, it is power profile," he ... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review
By The SE Staff - 20 Mar, 2026 - Comments: 0

War impacts The Iran War's toll on the chip industry is widening. Over 95% of Taiwan's energy is imported, causing the country to secure alternative sources. Korea is also heavily dependent on energy imports from the Middle East. Shortages of key materials are cropping up everywhere. Helium from Qatar, the second largest producer behind the U.S., is constrained by hostilities in the Per... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review
By The SE Staff - 13 Mar, 2026 - Comments: 0

Disruptions caused by the Iran conflict have taken about one third of the global helium supply off the market, an essential gas for semiconductor manufacturing, reports the World Economic Forum. Other potential impacts for the chip industry include bromine and other chemical shortages, logistical disruptions, and higher energy prices incurred by fabs in Asia. Top Deals IBM and Lam R... » read more

Making Hybrid Bonding Better
By Laura Peters - 02 Mar, 2026 - Comments: 0

Key Takeaways Fab processes are optimizing for cleanliness, planarity, and high bond quality. Nanotwinned copper and SiCN PVD enable lower anneal and deposition temperatures for HBM. A thin, protective layer helps preserve the Cu/dielectric during aggressive processes. The future of semiconductor manufacturing is no longer dependent just on shrinking features. Instead, chipm... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review
By The SE Staff - 27 Feb, 2026 - Comments: 0

Big Deals and Fundings Rapidus secured US$1.7B in a new funding round from the Japanese government and the private sector to ramp 2nm production by next year. Open AI announced a $110B in new funding, with $30B from Nvidia, $30B from Softbank and $50B from Amazon. In a $100B multi-year deal, Meta will power its AI infrastructure with up to 6GW of AMD's GPUs. SambaNova and Intel ar... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review
By The SE Staff - 13 Feb, 2026 - Comments: 0

Geopolitics U.S. lawmakers are urging tighter export controls on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment (SME) to China, warning existing loopholes threaten national security. "China is working to build domestic SME by exploiting access to U.S. and allied subcomponents required to produce tools," states the letter, which also says better coordination with allies is essential. The U.S.... » read more

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