Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Oct. 28


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=486 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here. » read more

Implementing Power Dynamic Response For Greener AI Data Centers (Univ. of Cambridge, Nyobolt, Nanyang Tech)


A new technical paper titled "Improving AI Efficiency in Data Centres by Power Dynamic Response" was published by researchers at University of Cambridge, Nyobolt Limited and Nanyang Technological University. Abstract "The steady growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated in the recent years, facilitated by the development of sophisticated models such as large language models and... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Sept 23


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=478 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here. » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Sept 16


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=477 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here. » read more

HW-SW Co-Designed System With 3 Core Optimization Pathways For Long-Context Agentic LLM Inference (Cambridge, ICL)


A new technical paper titled "Combating the Memory Walls: Optimization Pathways for Long-Context Agentic LLM Inference" was published by researchers at University of Cambridge, Imperial College London and University of Edinburgh. Abstract "LLMs now form the backbone of AI agents for a diverse array of applications, including tool use, command-line agents, and web or computer use agents. The... » read more

Analog Plus 3D Optics to Accelerate AI inference and Combinatorial Optimization (Microsoft, Cambridge)


A new technical paper titled "Analog optical computer for AI inference and combinatorial optimization" was published by researchers at Microsoft Research, Barclays and University of Cambridge. Abstract "Artificial intelligence (AI) and combinatorial optimization drive applications across science and industry, but their increasing energy demands challenge the sustainability of digital comput... » read more

Chip Industry Week in Review


Cadence plans to buy Hexagon AB's design and engineering business to accelerate expansion in physical AI and system design and analysis. Cadence will pay ~US$3.1 billion in cash and issue stock, with the deal expected to close in early 2026. PWC issued a 104-page in-depth analysis of semiconductor technology and markets, highlighting a broad swath of changes: $1T in annual revenue by 2030, ... » read more

Research Bits: August 26


THz-optical converter Researchers from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and Harvard University designed a chip that can convert between electromagnetic pulses in the terahertz and optical ranges on the same device. Applications include communication, sensing, spectroscopy, and computing. The design embeds micron-sized transmission lines into a lithium niobate photonic chip... » read more

Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: July 15


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=446 /] Find more semiconductor research papers here. » read more

Dielectrics for 2D TMDs, Including Deposition Strategies And Emerging Dielectric Materials (Cambridge)


A new technical paper titled "Gate dielectrics for transistors based on two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide semiconductors" was published by researchers at University of Cambridge. "This perspective analyses the state of the art on 2D TMD and dielectric interfaces, highlighting key challenges in depositing oxide dielectrics on top of atomically thin TMD semiconductors. We provide... » read more

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