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First RISC-V Laptop Receives Performance Boost with Ubuntu Integration

First RISC-V Laptop Receives Performance Boost with Ubuntu Integration

Adding to a long list of firsts, the new DC-ROMA Laptop II is the first to feature SpacemiT’s SoC K1 — with its 8-cores RISC-V CPU running at up to 2.0 GHz with 16GB of memory. This significant upgrade has doubled its...

Published on: June 25, 2024

SiFive Unveils 4th Gen RISC-V Essential IP for Embedded Applications

SiFive Unveils 4th Gen RISC-V Essential IP for Embedded Applications

SiFive has recently announced the launch of its latest Essential Gen4 RISC-V products, offering higher performance, improved power efficiency, and more flexible interfaces. This full-portfolio refresh provides customers with a wide range of configuration and integration options to meet their specific needs....

Published on: June 25, 2024

eeNews Project Focus: Super Flexible Audio DSP FX Processor

eeNews Project Focus: Super Flexible Audio DSP FX Processor

Introducing the Audio DSP FX Processor board, a cutting-edge device that combines an ESP32 microcontroller with high-quality audio inputs and outputs. While it may seem like just another development board at first glance, this innovative product offers much more than meets the...

Published on: June 25, 2024

The IQE Interview: Navigating GaN Geopolitics

The IQE Interview: Navigating GaN Geopolitics

Rodney Pelzel, CTO of IQE, recently shared insights with eeNews Europe regarding the company's strategic plans to broaden the application of gallium nitride (GaN) in power and microLED technologies.IQE, a prominent supplier of epitaxial wafers based in the UK, caters to a...

Published on: June 25, 2024

IQE Eyes GaN Expansion with US, EU CHIPS Act Support

IQE Eyes GaN Expansion with US, EU CHIPS Act Support

Substrate supplier IQE is gearing up to apply for funding under the US Chips Act to enhance its gallium nitride (GaN) epi wafer production. Chief technology officer Rodney Pelzel mentioned that there was an initial education hurdle on compound semiconductors and the...

Published on: June 25, 2024

Semidynamics Tests 7bn Parameter Model on RISC-V AI IP

Semidynamics Tests 7bn Parameter Model on RISC-V AI IP

Spanish RISC-V IP developer Semidynamics has recently conducted benchmarking to evaluate the performance of its Tensor Unit when running a LlaMA-2 7B-parameter Large Language Model (LLM) on an 'all in one' RISC-V AI IP core. This testing involved running the full LlaMA-2...

Published on: June 25, 2024

Accellera Launches Federated Simulation Standard Working Group

Accellera Launches Federated Simulation Standard Working Group

The Accellera Systems Initiative has taken a significant step forward in the realm of chip design by establishing a Working Group dedicated to enhancing the interoperability of simulators, models, and other components. Known as the Accellera Federated Simulation Standard (FSS) Working Group...

Published on: June 24, 2024

Diraq Raises $22m in Funding Round for CMOS Quantum Dot Technology

Diraq Raises $22m in Funding Round for CMOS Quantum Dot Technology

Australian quantum technology startup Diraq has recently announced an increase in its latest investment round by $7 million, bringing the total to USD $22 million. This boost in funding will further support Diraq's development of CMOS quantum dot technology aimed at constructing...

Published on: June 24, 2024

BAe Systems and Globalfoundries Extend US Defense Partnership

BAe Systems and Globalfoundries Extend US Defense Partnership

BAE Systems and GlobalFoundries have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the production of secure chips for aerospace and defense systems in the United States. The agreement includes aligning their technology roadmaps and committing to long-term support for the US...

Published on: June 24, 2024

CEA-Leti Initiates FAMES Pilot Line Project

CEA-Leti Initiates FAMES Pilot Line Project

CEA-Leti has recently initiated a pilot line dedicated to advancing next-generation low-power and sensor process technologies. Known as the FAMES Pilot Line, this project aims to develop a range of cutting-edge technologies that will shape the future of integrated circuits.The FAMES Pilot...

Published on: June 24, 2024