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TSMC Reports 60% Year-on-Year Sales Growth in April

TSMC Reports 60% Year-on-Year Sales Growth in April

Despite reducing annual forecasts for the semiconductor market and the foundry sector, TSMC has managed to achieve remarkable sales growth in recent months. The company's latest financial report reveals a significant increase in monthly sales figures, defying earlier projections.In a surprising turn...

Published on: May 13, 2024

Altris and Clarios Strengthen Sodium Battery Partnership

Altris and Clarios Strengthen Sodium Battery Partnership

Altris, a company based in Sweden, has recently entered into an exclusive agreement with battery manufacturer Clarios to develop low-voltage sodium cells. This partnership, known as the Joint Development Agreement (JDA), aims to advance sodium ion cell technology for low-voltage applications. Clarios,...

Published on: May 13, 2024

ARM Aims to Challenge AI Customers by 2025, Report Reveals

ARM Aims to Challenge AI Customers by 2025, Report Reveals

SoftBank Group, the owner of ARM, is considering a bold move that could potentially disrupt the semiconductor industry. The plan involves ARM, a major player in the chip design sector, entering the AI chip market, a decision that might lead to conflicts...

Published on: May 13, 2024

SiPearl postpones release of Rhea1 supercomputer chip to 2025

SiPearl postpones release of Rhea1 supercomputer chip to 2025

European supercomputer chip designer SiPearl has announced a further delay in the release of its highly anticipated Rhea1 chip. Originally scheduled for completion by the end of 2022, the company is now aiming to have the first samples of the Rhea1 supercomputer...

Published on: May 13, 2024

UK Chip Packaging R&D Centre Secures £3m Funding

UK Chip Packaging R&D Centre Secures £3m Funding

The University of Glasgow has secured a £3 million grant to establish a cutting-edge research centre dedicated to semiconductor integration, 3D printing, and packaging. Known as the Automated Nano AnaLysing, characterisatiOn and additive packaGing sUitE (ANALOGUE), the facility will focus on the...

Published on: May 13, 2024

Neural Networks Power Low-Power DPD for 5G Non-Linearity

Neural Networks Power Low-Power DPD for 5G Non-Linearity

As the carrier frequencies continue to rise and channel packing becomes denser in telecommunication systems, the demand for linearity in RF-PAs has become increasingly stringent. Traditionally, "Class A" designs have been favored for their superior linearity, albeit at the cost of power...

Published on: May 13, 2024

Smile-Sensing Robot Unveiled

Smile-Sensing Robot Unveiled

Humanoid robots have come a long way in mimicking human emotions, but there is still room for improvement. Currently, many robots exhibit a noticeable delay in responding with a smile, which can be disappointing for users. Chaona Chen, a researcher at the...

Published on: May 13, 2024

SoftBank Nears Acquisition of Graphcore, Reports Say

SoftBank Nears Acquisition of Graphcore, Reports Say

The possibility of a purchase was raised back in February, sparking discussions about SoftBank and OpenAI potentially acquiring the struggling Graphcore. While talks have progressed, the financial terms have not been finalized, according to a recent report. Graphcore, once valued as a...

Published on: May 13, 2024

Lab Refrigerator Enhanced for Faster Cooling and Energy Efficiency

Lab Refrigerator Enhanced for Faster Cooling and Energy Efficiency

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have made a significant breakthrough in refrigeration technology that could have far-reaching implications for various fields. By modifying a commonly used refrigerator, they have managed to drastically reduce the time and energy...

Published on: May 13, 2024

Smart Contact Lenses Get Soft Electrodes

Smart Contact Lenses Get Soft Electrodes

Researchers in Japan have made a groundbreaking advancement in the field of ophthalmology by developing a multi-electrode system integrated into commercial soft contact lenses. This innovative technology aims to revolutionize the detection and diagnosis of various eye diseases.The smart contact lens proposed...

Published on: May 13, 2024