Technical Paper Roundup: November 21


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=167 /] More Reading Technical Paper Library home » read more

Neuromorphic Devices Based On Memristive Nanowire Networks


A technical paper titled “Online dynamical learning and sequence memory with neuromorphic nanowire networks” was published by researchers at University of Sydney, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), and University of Sydney Nano Institute. Abstract: "Nanowire Networks (NWNs) belong to an em... » read more

Chip Industry’s Technical Paper Roundup: July 24


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=119 /] More Reading Technical Paper Library home » read more

A Chiplet-Based Supercomputer For Generative LLMs That Optimizes Total Cost of Ownership


A technical paper titled "Chiplet Cloud: Building AI Supercomputers for Serving Large Generative Language Models" was published by researchers at University of Washington and University of Sydney. Abstract: "Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT have demonstrated unprecedented capabilities in multiple AI tasks. However, hardware inefficiencies have become a significant factor limiting ... » read more

Research Bits: April 4


Wet-like plasma etching Researchers from Nagoya University and Hitachi developed a new etch method called wet-like plasma etching that combines the selectivity of wet etching with the controllability of dry etching. The researchers say the technique will make it possible to etch complex structures such as metal carbides consisting of titanium (Ti) and aluminum (Al), such as TiC or TiAlC, wh... » read more

Chip Industry’s Technical Paper Roundup: Mar. 28


New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: [table id=89 /] If you have research papers you are trying to promote, we will review them to see if they are a good fit for our global audience. At a minimum, papers need to be well researched and documented, relevant to the semiconductor ecosystem, and free of marketing bias. There is no cost involved for us p... » read more

Week In Review: Manufacturing, Test


TEL announced plans to build a ¥2.2 billion ($168.2 million) production and logistics center at its Tohoku Office to increase capacity. Construction of the 57,000m² facility, which will be used for manufacturing thermal processing and single-wafer deposition systems, is slated to start in spring 2024, and expected to be completed in fall 2025. Toshiba's board voted in favor of a 2 trillio... » read more

Integrating MEMS with Standardized Silicon Photonics Technology


A new technical paper titled "Integrated silicon photonic MEMS" was published by researchers at EPFL, University of Sydney, CSEM, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Ghent University, Imec, and Tyndall National Institute. Abstract Excerpt "Here, we introduce a silicon photonic MEMS platform consisting of high-performance nano-opto-electromechanical devices fully integrated alongside standar... » read more

Week In Review: Design, Low Power


Tools & IP Synopsys is joining Microsoft in the U.S. Department of Defense's Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes (RAMP) program to support the development of IC hardware and workflow prototypes that incorporate Synopsys' assured design and manufacturing flows into Microsoft Azure. The RAMP program aims to bring commercial capabilities and speed to the development of semiconductors fo... » read more

The Next Leap


Some interesting new technologies are about to go on display. Chipmakers and systems companies have been working on quantum computing, photonics, and specialized AI processors, for the past several years, and those efforts are beginning to gain momentum. The goal is no longer a doubling of performance and power. It's now orders of magnitude improvement, and next week's Hot Chips conference i... » read more

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