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Unveiling the Enigmatic AI PC: A Glimpse into the Future of Computing
n The emerging market for AI PCs does not yet have a clear definition, according to TrendForce. On the software side, Microsoft has introduced its AI assistant, Copilot, which is powered by the GPT LLM. Sales of this service will begin in...
Optical I/O Packaging Boosts FPGA Performance
n Ayar Labs, a leading technology company, has made a significant breakthrough in high-performance computing by integrating an Intel Agilex FPGA into an optical I/O chiplet package. This integration has resulted in a remarkable achievement, with Ayar Labs claiming that their solution...
Quantum Motion Partners with University of Pennsylvania
n Quantum Motion, a UK-based quantum computing scale-up founded by Professor John Morton, University College London (UCL), and Professor Simon Benjamin, University of Oxford, has signed a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania. Quantum Motion will provide researchers with access to its...
New 1.25ns Gate Driver Boosts GaN HEMTs Performance
n Rohm Introduces Nanosecond Gate Driver for GaN Power Transistors Rohm, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, has unveiled a new nanosecond gate driver designed specifically for GaN power transistors. This innovative driver is targeted towards applications such as lidar, dc-dc converters, and Class-D...
Introducing Alif Semi: Cutting-Edge 32bit AI MCUs Revolutionizing Battery-Powered Devices
n Alif Semiconductor's 32bit 'Ensemble' AI-enabled MCUs are now available, according to the company. Built around various Arm cores with added security to protect stored intellectual property, they are intended to run AI algorithms locally in battery-powered devices. "There are many Edge...
US Investors Dominate 2023 UK Venture Deals, Outpacing Global Competition
UK Leads in Venture Deals with US Investors In 2023, the United Kingdom emerged as the top destination for venture deals involving US investors, surpassing all other countries, according to a report by Pitch Book. During the year, US investors actively participated...
Telecom and Pay TV Revenues Soar, but RAN Revenues Remain Stagnant for a Decade
n Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services is expected to reach $1.55 trillion in 2023, representing a 3.0% increase from 2022, according to a report by IDC. The primary driver behind this growth is inflation. However, the report also highlights...
Q3 Wafer Shipments Experience 9.6% Decline Quarter-on-Quarter
Q3 wafer shipments for semiconductor applications experienced a significant decline of 9.6% quarter-on-quarter, dropping to 3,010 million square inches. This represents a 19.5% decrease compared to the 3,741 million square inches recorded in Q3 2022, according to SEMI, the global industry association...
UK Government Bolsters Rocket Factory Augsburg’s Shetland Islands Expansion
Rocket Factory Augsburg Receives £3.5 Million Funding Boost for Satellite Launches Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has secured a £3.5 million funding boost from the UK Space Agency to support its plans for vertically launching satellites from the SaxaVord spaceport in the Shetland...
EV Battery Market Set to Surge with 16.9% Growth by 2028
n The market for Li-ion battery packs for BEV and PHEV is projected to reach approximately $180 billion in 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9% from 2022 to 2028, according to a report by Yole Developpement. The battery...
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