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Apple Now Considering Intel and Samsung For Future Devices over TSMC
In a move that some did not expect, Apple is floating the idea of looking at Samsung and Intel as its providers for custom chips over TSMC, now that TSMC supply is being taken over by AI industries. What challenges is the rise of AI introducing for those needing custom chips, what has Apple said, and what does this show us regarding the ongoing chip supply issues?
Read MoreNew Power Chip May Slash Wasted Energy At Datacenter
Datacenters consume vast amounts of energy, with increasing power demands driven by AI and cloud computing. Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a new chip using a hybrid converter design that could drastically improve DC-DC conversion efficiency, potentially reducing wasted energy and heat in datacenters. What are the main power challenges in datacenters, how does the new chip work, and could it revolutionize future datacenter operations?
Read MoreTE Connectivity MezzaWave Connectors Aim at Denser 56G Links
TE Connectivity has launched 56G MezzaWave connectors and cable assemblies for dense modular systems, supporting up to 56 Gbps PAM4 with open-pin-field architecture, routing flexibility, and standards-based interoperability.
Read MoreResearchers Develop New Semiconductor Defect Imaging Method
Researchers have developed a new imaging technique to identify semiconductor defects in cutting-edge wafers, a step towards error-free manufacturing for a high yield future.
Read MoreDoes China’s Zombie Fabs Threaten Its Semiconductor Capabilities?
China’s semiconductor ambitions have faced billions in wasted investment and a trail of abandoned fabs, challenging its drive for self-reliance. But are these costly setbacks merely growing pains on the path to true technological independence, or signs of deeper struggles ahead?
Read MoreSamsung Electro-Mechanics to supply MLCCs to BYD
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has secured a major deal to supply multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to Chinese EV giant BYD, signaling a shift in global automotive power dynamics. As BYD ramps up production to a staggering 55 million EVs, questions arise about how China scaled so quickly—and what it means for the future of electric vehicles, global supply chains, and ethical manufacturing.
Read MoreChina Develops 2D Transistors For Faster Future
China has unveiled a breakthrough in transistor technology with the development of a state-of-the-art 2D transistor that could revolutionize processor speeds and energy efficiency. Led by Professor Hailin Peng at Peking University, researchers have created a Gate-All-Around Field-Effect Transistor (GAAFET) using bismuth oxyselene, a silicon-free material that enhances electron mobility and reduces power consumption. This innovation promises a 40% increase in processing speeds while using 10% less power. However, as transistors approach atomic-scale sizes, engineers must overcome challenges such as quantum effects, noise interference, and increased failure rates in highly dense chip designs.
Read MoreRenesas Unveils Bidirectional 650 V GaN Switch For Simpler Power Stages
Renesas has launched the TP65B110HRU, a 650 V-class bidirectional GaN switch that blocks current in both directions in one device, helping simplify solar microinverters, AI data center power systems, and onboard EV chargers.
Read MoreApple Could Be Looking For New Chip Foundries
Apple is reportedly exploring semiconductor manufacturing options beyond TSMC as AI-driven demand reshapes the chip industry. This article examines what a potential shift to Intel foundry services means for Apple, why manufacturing flexibility matters, and how older process nodes and chiplet-based designs may play a larger role in the future of silicon production.
Read MoreARM Wants To Be In 50% Of Datacenters
Intel has been the dominant force in the CPU world, but architectures like ARM and RISC-V are quickly becoming popular. Now, ARM believes that it could grab up to 50% of the data center market share, but many wonder whether this is possible or not.
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