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Read-Centric DTCO for IGZO FeFETs 3D Heterogeneous AI memories (imec, KU Leuven)
Researchers from imec and KU Leuven have published “DTCO of NOR-Type IGZO FeFETs for 3D Heterogeneous AI Memories: A Read-Centric Perspective”. Abstract excerpt “This work evaluates the viability of NOR-type IGZO FeFETs for 3D heterogeneous AI memories from a read-centric design-technology co-optimi
The RF-ready GaN-on-silicon with lower parasitic losses
A new technology reduces parasitic channel losses in GaN-on-silicon while boosting linearity and lowering power consumption. The post The RF-ready GaN-on-silicon with lower parasitic losses appeared first on EDN.
When IP Became More Expensive Than Fab
Investing in IP is becoming as expensive as building wafer fabs but it is becoming the most important driver of the semiconductor industry, said Dr Ulrich Schumacher president and CEO ... The post When IP Became More Expensive Than Fab appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Beyond Edge AI: bringing local intelligence to Arduino UNO Q
Edge AI is evolving quickly. It was the end of 2022 when the world saw the first Cloud AI tool available to everyone, accessible through a simple and intuitive chat. In less than four years, models have been refined, distilled, optimized, quantized – at record-breaking speed – to meet the needs of t
Thundercomm TurboX C7790 Android and Linux development kit features Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-7790 Edge AI SoC
Thundercomm has launched the TurboX C7790 development kit, a compact edge AI platform built around the Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-7790 (CQ7790S) processor. The kit offers up to 24 TOPS of AI performance and support for both Android and Linux operating systems. The development kit pairs a TurboX C7790 sys
$54 ThinkNode G4 Wi-Fi HaLow gateway extends the range of Ethernet or 2.4 GHz WiFi 4 devices
Elecrow’s ThinkNode G4 is a Wi-Fi HaLow gateway with Ethernet and 2.4 GHz WiFi that allows you to connect compatible devices or extend the range of existing devices when used with two gateways or in an 802.11s Mesh configuration with multiple gateways. It’s based on a (legacy) Mediatek MT7628N MIPS
Vishay 3000 W transient voltage suppressors in DFN6546A package
Vishay Intertechnology has announced four series of unidirectional and bidirectional 3000 W PAR and TRANSZORB surface-mount transient voltage suppressors (TVS). They are designed to protect electronics against voltage transients induced ... The post Vishay 3000 W transient voltage suppressors in DFN
MLPerf and the rise of latency-aware LLM benchmarking
Here is a sneak peek at the evolution of the MLPerf benchmark and how generative AI forced a radical shift in AI hardware evaluation. The post MLPerf and the rise of latency-aware LLM benchmarking appeared first on EDN.
Axiomtek CEM570 COM Express Type 6 Module Launches for AI-Ready Edge Computing with Intel® Core™ Ultra
Axiomtek CEM570 COM Express Type 6 Module – Axiomtek, a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted to the research, development, and manufacture of innovative, highly efficient, and reliable industrial computer products, proudly introduces the CEM570, a high-performance COM Express Type 6 Basic modu
Reduce Memory Redesigns With Shift-Left
Early schematic analysis prevents late-stage rework. The post Reduce Memory Redesigns With Shift-Left appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
Chip Industry Week In Review
Computex shows AI ecosystem; fully autonomous chip design; Intel targets AI racks; IC market rises; Apple's chiplet era; 4,500 chips per AI server rack; HBM price hikes; quantum IPO, chip and roadmap; SiC guidelines; MXenes; EV outlook; autonomous edge chiplets. The post Chip Industry Week In Review
Chips Act 2.0 Puts Demand at Center of Europe’s Semiconductor Strategy
Chips Act 2.0 shifts EU focus from factory subsidies to chip design and demand. The post Chips Act 2.0 Puts Demand at Center of Europe’s Semiconductor Strategy appeared first on EE Times.
Hanwha Semitech Americas Supports Regal Technology Partners with New SMT Line Installation
Regal Technology Partners – Hanwha Semitech Americas recently supported Regal Technology Partners with the installation of a new SMT line featuring the SM481 Plus, SM485 Plus, and a 10-zone reflow oven. Based in Santa Ana, California, Regal Technology Partners provides engineering and manufacturing
NOVOSENSE Showcases Intelligent Automotive IC Technologies at PCIM
Automotive IC Technologies – NOVOSENSE Microelectronics, a semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analog and mixed-signal chips, will showcase a range of intelligent automotive IC technologies at PCIM 2026, taking place from June 9 to 11 at Messe Nürnberg in Nuremberg, Germany. The p
Erqos EQSP32CE – An industrial IoT ESP32-S3 PLC with Ethernet, RS232, RS485, CAN Bus, DIN Rail support
Erqos EQSP32CE is a DIN rail-mountable industrial IoT PLC based on an ESP32-S3 WiFi and Bluetooth SoC and offering Ethernet, RS-485, RS-232, and CAN bus industrial communication interfaces. The IIoT logic controller also features several protected digital (16x) and analog (8x) inputs, eight current
EKOS – An ESP32-S3 ePaper dashboard housed in an oak-aluminum enclosure (Crowdfunding)
Designed by StillFixing in Normandy (France), the EKOS is a local-first, low-power ePaper dashboard built around an ESP32-S3 SoC. It operates without any cloud dependency, subscriptions, or external accounts, offering full privacy, faster response times, and direct local control. The device comes in
Netrasemi Brings Up A2000 AI Chip, Begins Customer Evaluation Phase
Indian startup Netrasemi launched the A2000 AI chip built on a 12-nm technology node. The post Netrasemi Brings Up A2000 AI Chip, Begins Customer Evaluation Phase appeared first on EE Times.
Jedec SiC Guidelines improve reliability in WBG power electronics
JEDEC is publishing two new guidelines around the use of wide bandgap (WBG) power semiconductor materials, such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC). There is JEP203: Guideline for ... The post Jedec SiC Guidelines improve reliability in WBG power electronics appeared first on Electron
NVIDIA Jetson gets fanless solid-state cooling module
YPlasma has showcased its ultrathin solid-state cooling module based on dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuators on NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano at Computex 2026. Ultrathin solid-state cooling solutions replacing thicker and noisier mechanical fans have been demonstrated on consumer hardware i
Memory card interfaces keep pace with the internal bus evolution race: Part 1
Clock speeds get faster. Per-cycle (and per-clock edge) address and data dollops get larger. And protocols get more efficient. But here we’re talking about external, not internal, buses. The post Memory card interfaces keep pace with the internal bus evolution race: Part 1 appeared first on EDN.
Avalue EPC-WCL Fanless Embedded System Launches with Intel Core Series 3 for Edge AI
Avalue EPC-WCL Fanless Embedded System – Avalue Technology Inc. (TPEx: 3479.TWO) has announced the launch of the EPC-WCL fanless embedded system. Powered by the new Intel Core Series 3 processor, the system is set to revolutionise the industry. Featuring the latest Intel Xe3 graphics architecture an
Tiny SoM featuring NXP’s i.MX 91 targets Linux-based IoT
Direct Insight is introducing its QS91 system-on-module featuring NXP’s i.MX 91 applications processor. The Oxfordshire-based integrator says the SoM delivers an “optimised blend of security, features, and energy-efficient performance” for ... The post Tiny SoM featuring NXP’s i.MX 91 targets Linux-
Convert old IR remote controls into presentation clickers using an RP2040 USB board and open-source TTVKTR firmware
Brisk4t’s “Tossed The TV — Kept The Remote” (TTVKTR) is an open-source firmware project for Raspberry Pi RP2040 USB boards that aims to reduce electronics waste by converting old IR remote controls into presentation clickers. Most Raspberry Pi RP2040 boards with USB ports should work, but the projec
Beyond PCIe Compliance: Why Stress Testing Is Crucial For Edge AI Deployments
Replicate real-world operating conditions to determine how much margin there is and what happens when operating conditions begin to consume it. The post Beyond PCIe Compliance: Why Stress Testing Is Crucial For Edge AI Deployments appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
RISC-V And GPU Synergy In Practice: A Path Towards High-Performance SoCs
The ability to effectively combine compute, AI, and graphics will become a key differentiator for platform competitiveness. The post RISC-V And GPU Synergy In Practice: A Path Towards High-Performance SoCs appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
The hidden bottleneck in LLM inference and the impact on MLPerf benchmarking
Here is how the prefill versus generation split exposes GPU structural inefficiencies in AI designs. The post The hidden bottleneck in LLM inference and the impact on MLPerf benchmarking appeared first on EDN.
Tessalia plans $250m packaging plant in France
Earlier this week Tessalia Technology. a packaging jv between Foxconn, Radiall, and Thales, laid the foundation stone of an advanced semiconductor packaging facility in Le Barp, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Patrice Caine, Chairman ... The post Tessalia plans $250m packaging plant in France appeared first
Chips Act II proposed – much like Chips Act 1
The EU has proposed a Chips Act II which will give the Commission power to invest directly in new EU-based fabs instead of requiring companies to apply for subsidies. The ... The post Chips Act II proposed – much like Chips Act 1 appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
10 4-hole flange jack connector optimised for use with 1.37mm cable
Amphenol RF hascintroduced its first NEX10 4-hole flange jack connector optimised for use with 1.37 mm cable in compact RF system designs. This 4-hole flange jack connector is designed to ... The post 10 4-hole flange jack connector optimised for use with 1.37mm cable appeared first on Electronics
DEVELOP HIGH-FREQUENCY PCB APPLICATIONS WITH SOLDERLESS 2.92 MM CONNECTORS
SOLDERLESS 2.92 MM CONNECTORS – Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce 2.92 mm connectors engineered for high-frequency applications that require reliable signal integrity and repeatable mechanical performance. These vertical PBC jacks are available in stripline and microstrip configurations and elimin
Forlinx launches Rockchip RK3572 system-on-module (SoM) and development board with Linux 6.12 BSP
We noticed the Rockchip RK3572 mid-range HMI SoC a couple of months ago, and Forlinx has launched the first system-on-module (FET3572-C SoM) based on the processor, along with a development board (OK3572-C) and BSP (Board Support Package) with a fairly recent Linux 6.12 kernel. The octa-core Cortex-
Avalue EPC-WCL fanless Edge AI mini PC features Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake processor
Avalue Technology EPC-WCL is an Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake-powered fanless Edge AI mini PC with up to 40 TOPS of AI performance to handle tasks like real-time inference, vision processing, and speech recognition locally. It ships with up to 48GB DDR5-6400 memory via a single SO-DIMM slot and o
DIY Ceramic Circuit Boards Surely Count As Solarpunk
Solarpunk is all about combining that DIY hacker ethos with sustainability and renewable resources. Our usual PCB manufacturing methods, with their bevy of chemical baths and petrochemical resins aren’t exactly …read more
InchFab Sells $10M Mini Fabs to Democratize Chipmaking
InchFab's mini fabs are cost-competitive with larger 8-inch wafer fabs at the half-micron and larger nodes. The post InchFab Sells $10M Mini Fabs to Democratize Chipmaking appeared first on EE Times.
Agilex 9 FPGAs power COTS VPX boards
Altera has partnered with Mercury Systems and VadaTech to expand its Agilex 9 FPGA ecosystem with COTS VPX boards for defense platforms. The post Agilex 9 FPGAs power COTS VPX boards appeared first on EDN.
Value DSCs streamline embedded control
Digital signal controllers (DSCs) in Microchip’s dsPIC33CK Value Line provide real-time control for cost-sensitive designs. The post Value DSCs streamline embedded control appeared first on EDN.
RF tool captures reusable design workflows
Keysight’s RF Circuit Simulation Professional software now enables engineers to document their design workflow on an executable whiteboard. The post RF tool captures reusable design workflows appeared first on EDN.
Low-noise USB scopes deliver 16-bit resolution
Pico Technology has launched the PicoScope 5000E series of USB-C oscilloscopes for analog, digital, and mixed-signal debugging. The post Low-noise USB scopes deliver 16-bit resolution appeared first on EDN.
Scaling Nanoribbon Transistors with Monolayer TMDs (Stanford, Chalmers, Horiba, SLAC)
Researchers from Stanford University, Chalmers University of Technology, HORIBA Scientific, and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have published “Scaling nanoribbon transistors with monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides”. Abstract “Nanoscale transistors demand aggressive scaling of all chann
Picture of the Day: Generating perfect randomness?
Is this 0 or 1 that I see before me? It may look a bit like a Mini Hadron Collider (MHC), but ETH Zurich claims the machine can generate perfect randomness... The post Picture of the Day: Generating perfect randomness? appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
ModRetro M64 – An AMD Artix UltraScale+ FPGA based open-source Nintendo 64-compatible console with original cartridge support
ModRetro has announced the M64, an open-source Nintendo 64-compatible console powered by an AMD Artix UltraScale+ FPGA, designed to play original cartridges using hardware-level emulation instead of software. The M64’s reliance on an AMD Artix FPGA enables accurate and responsive gameplay, and the c
Littelfuse NANO² SMD 708 fuses for 48 VDC AI datacentres
Littelfuse's NANO² SMD 708 fuses are small, square, surface mount fuses aimed at compact high-power applications. The post Littelfuse NANO² SMD 708 fuses for 48 VDC AI datacentres appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Comet Q USB-C KVM device is made for smartphones, tablets, and laptops (Crowdfunding)
GL.iNet Comet Q (GL-RMQ1) is a USB-C KVM device designed to remotely control smartphones, tablets, and laptops via a single USB Type-C cable and web browser. The hardware is based on a dual-core Arm processor paired with 512MB of RAM and a 512MB NAND flash, integrates a 1.8-inch touchscreen LCD for
Connector Options for Board-to-Board Interconnects
A new rectangular connector series delivers reliable board-to-board connectivity for electronic designs, with up to 40-pin configurations and standard PCB compatibility. The interconnect market has gained a new family of rectangular connectors designed to address a wide range of board-to-board conn
NOVOSENSE at PCIM 2026 to Showcase Advanced IC Solutions for Automotive, Industrial and AI Power Systems
NOVOSENSE at PCIM 2026 – NOVOSENSE Microelectronics, a semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analog and mixed-signal chips, will showcase its latest IC advancements focused on sensing, signal chain, and power management at PCIM 2026, taking place from June 9 to 11 at Messe Nürnberg
From Circuits to Systems: Unlocking the Power of Periodic Steady-State Analysis (eBook)
The PSS analyses—PAC, PNoise, and PXF—allow designers to dissect circuit performance with precision, accurately modeling frequency conversion, noise, stability, and distortion. The post From Circuits to Systems: Unlocking the Power of Periodic Steady-State Analysis (eBook) appeared first on Semicond
Centralized Architecture for Automotive ADAS/AD Radar Based on Raw-ADC-Data
The radar revolution towards the future of autonomous driving and SDVs. The post Centralized Architecture for Automotive ADAS/AD Radar Based on Raw-ADC-Data appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
Beating the Edge AI Power Wall with Low Voltage Foundation IP
How to achieve reliable near-threshold operation while accelerating design convergence and meeting aggressive PPA targets. The post Beating the Edge AI Power Wall with Low Voltage Foundation IP appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
WF 2144 Programmable Resistor Module Secures Major Order from Aerospace Manufacturer
WF 2144 Programmable Resistor Module – WireFlow, a leader in high-precision test and measurement solutions, announced today that it has received a major order for its WF 2144 USB Programmable Resistor Module. A leading aviation and aerospace component manufacturer has placed an order for multiple un
Taiwan Minister Emphasizes Collaboration and Future Focus on Photonics, WBG, and Quantum
NSTC Minister Wu shares Taiwan's four-pillar shift from chipmaker to AI enabler. The post Taiwan Minister Emphasizes Collaboration and Future Focus on Photonics, WBG, and Quantum appeared first on EE Times.
XpressConnect™ PCIe® 6.0 and CXL 3.1 Retimers Address Latency and Signal‑Integrity Challenges in AI Data Centers
PCIe 6.0 and CXL 3.1 Retimers – As AI workloads continue to scale, data center architects are increasingly constrained by limited signal reach and rising latency, which can leave valuable memory resources underutilized across large GPU clusters. These challenges are amplified as interconnect speeds
Globalfoundries takes over koi ARC
Globalfoundries has completed the acquisition of ARC from Synopsys to add to its IP portfolio which already includes MIPS. Together, MIPS and ARC form a RISC-V processor IP suite spanning ... The post Globalfoundries takes over koi ARC appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Ultra-Thin Chip Contacts Improve Performance
Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology have tackled a major bottleneck in electronics for ultra-thin semiconductors, cutting contact resistance by 50-fold and dramatically improving transistor performance for future 3D chip architectures. As the semiconductor industry pushes towa
Desoldering on a second hand nintendo switch pro controller not working
Trying to change a joystick but can't manage to remove the old soldering. The old soldering (1st image) has a transparent film over it Tried aplying a lot of flux (SOL-025) (2nd image), using a larger tip, higher temps (~200°C), aplying new soldering (60-20) to mix with the old one, but not a scra
Reolink OMVI triple-lens AI security cameras combine 4K PTZ camera with dual-lens system with fixed 180° panoramic view
Reolink has launched the new OMVI Series of triple-lens AI security cameras, featuring a 4K PTZ motorized camera and a fixed dual-lens system that offers a 24/7 180° panoramic view. The camera also supports AI detection and video search, designed to eliminate the typical blind spots of a standard Pa
Analog switch matrix or relay for audio?
I'm making a diy project where i want to switch multiple analog audio gear signals without the need of an ADC or patchbay, I know there are some companies that do this such as flock audio (IC based switching) and Wolff audio (relay based switching) I'm made some prototypes using different IC's (mt88
🚀 Looking for an Arabic-speaking partner to learn Arduino (beginners)
Hello 👋 I'm a beginner with Arduino and I'm looking for another Arabic-speaking beginner to learn with me from scratch. 🎯 Goal: To learn the basics step by step To create simple projects and practice together To communicate and help each other (Voice on Discord) ⏰ Time: To agree on a time t
I 3D printed a functional keyboard with conductive filament and an Arduino (no wires or sensors)
While messing around with conductive filament, I was able to design a print that all you have to do is plug in an Arduino and you can type (only 4 letters or numbers). not immediately useful, but I think its cool, and maybe can be expanded on or used to make a Tetris controller or something. I made
Engineering Technician Full-Time + Part-Time EE Degree or Full-Time University?
Hello, I’m 18 and currently working toward an associate degree in Engineering Science with about a 3.9 GPA. Rn this summer im in an Engineering Technician internship on the R&D side of a defense company. I’ll be doing things like cable fabrication, soldering, testing, troubleshooting, and working wi
Morse Micro MM8108-M20 high-power Wi-Fi HaLow module delivers up to 28.5 dBm Tx output power
Morse Micro MM8108-M20 is a high-power Wi-Fi HaLow module based on the MM8108 SoC and a high-power amplifier delivering up to 28.5 dBm transmit output power, alongside a surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter tuned for the 902-928 MHz band of the North American market. Other MM8108 modules, such as the
