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Italy Considers €10bn Chip Support Package

Italy Considers €10bn Chip Support Package

The Italian government is making significant strides to bolster the semiconductor industry by providing up to €10 billion in support, as reported recently. Industry Minister Adolfo Urso expressed the country's ambition to emerge as a key player in microelectronics production within Europe....

Published on: April 29, 2024

New Cybersecurity Attacks Target High-End Intel Processors

New Cybersecurity Attacks Target High-End Intel Processors

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, with researchers continuously uncovering new threats and vulnerabilities. In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have identified a unique cybersecurity attack that targets a specific feature in the branch predictor known as the Path History Register (PHR). Unlike...

Published on: April 29, 2024

Efficient In-Memory AI Boosts Vision Applications

Efficient In-Memory AI Boosts Vision Applications

Analog Devices recently showcased a groundbreaking vision AI application utilizing its MAX78000 microcontroller, equipped with a custom Convolutional Neural Network Accelerator featuring a compute-in-memory architecture. This innovative technology enables vision AI inferences with remarkable efficiency, consuming mere microjoules of energy and occupying...

Published on: April 29, 2024

ATX Semiconductor Expands to Malaysia

ATX Semiconductor Expands to Malaysia

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has announced the establishment of a new semiconductor plant named ATX Semiconductor (Melaka) Sdn. Bhd. The plant has already commenced some manufacturing activities, with volume production of packaged chips expected to begin in the first half...

Published on: April 29, 2024

Philips Settles $1.1bn US Medical Recall Case

Philips Settles $1.1bn US Medical Recall Case

Royal Philips has reached a settlement in the US for its Respironics medical equipment recall case, agreeing to pay $1.1 billion. This development comes as the company reported its first-quarter results, with sales totaling €4.1 billion, marking a 2.4% increase. However, the...

Published on: April 29, 2024

Exploring the Depths: Quantum Computer Underground

Exploring the Depths: Quantum Computer Underground

Researchers in Sweden have embarked on a groundbreaking project utilizing a 2km deep mine to shield quantum computers from the harmful radiation emanating from space, which has been known to impede their computational capabilities.The collaborative effort involves scientists from Chalmers University of...

Published on: April 29, 2024

Infineon Enhances Security Features for Aurix TC4x Controllers

Infineon Enhances Security Features for Aurix TC4x Controllers

Infineon Technologies has taken a significant step in bolstering the security features of its Aurix TC4x Cybersecurity Real-time Module (CSRM) by incorporating technology from ETAS. The integration of the ESCRYPT CycurHSM 3.x Automotive Security Software Stack into the CSRM is aimed at...

Published on: April 29, 2024

Infineon and ETAS Collaborate on Enhanced Microcontroller Security

Infineon and ETAS Collaborate on Enhanced Microcontroller Security

With the aim of enhancing security levels, performance, and functionality, ETAS and Infineon have joined forces to introduce a cutting-edge bundle. This collaboration is especially crucial in the automotive sector, where the demand for high-performance hardware and robust cybersecurity is escalating due...

Published on: April 29, 2024

Revolutionary Circuit Boards: Endlessly Recyclable

Revolutionary Circuit Boards: Endlessly Recyclable

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of polymer recycling by developing a solvent that can transform vitrimers into a jelly-like substance without causing any damage. This innovative technique allows solid components to be easily extracted for reuse or recycling...

Published on: April 29, 2024

Challenges Facing Post-Quantum Algorithms

Challenges Facing Post-Quantum Algorithms

Recent advancements in encryption algorithms designed to withstand potential attacks from quantum computers are facing scrutiny from security experts. A study conducted by researchers at PSL University in France has raised concerns about the vulnerability of lattices used in the latest post-quantum...

Published on: April 29, 2024