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NVIDIA May Be Installing Tracking Chips To Stop Chinese AI Efforts
Nvidia may be testing software to track the location of its AI chips, amid concerns about smuggling into China. This raises privacy and security issues while highlighting the impact of US-China technology tensions.
Read MoreRapidus Prototyping 2nm GAA Transistors
Are 2nm GAA transistors the final form of silicon innovation, or just the beginning? Explore how cutting-edge breakthroughs like 3D chip stacking, vertical transistor structures, and exotic 2D materials could reshape the future of computing far beyond what GAA alone can deliver.
Read MoreBattery-Free Sensors Operating on Trains For Real-Time Sensing
Glasgow University spinout RX Watt has developed battery-free sensors for real-time monitoring in rail carriages. Powered wirelessly via radio waves, these retrofit-friendly sensors track temperature, vibration, and wear—eliminating the need for batteries or wired power. Successfully tested at the BCIMO Rail Innovation Centre, the technology promises to cut maintenance costs and improve rail safety.
Read MoreRECOM Opens Up Discrete Isolated Power Supply Design
RECOM has introduced new SMD transformers and matching power ICs for discrete isolated DC/DC converter designs, supporting flyback, push-pull, and full-bridge topologies from 1W to 30W.
Read MoreMalaysia Looks Towards Self-Made 3nm Chips
As Malaysia looks towards creating its own 3nm chips, the future of semiconductors in the country looks positive. But while its collaboration with ARM is certainly interesting, it’s also unusual for its choice of ARM over RISC-V. What challenges do countries like Malaysia face, what exactly is it doing with ARM, and why could RISC-V have been a better choice?
Read MoreSamsung Breaks the 10nm DRAM Barrier
Recently, Samsung announced that it has broken the 10nm barrier currently facing DRAM, allowing them to pack more DRAM cells per unit area. What challenges does DRAM shrinking face, what did Samsung develop, and why is this innovation so critical now?
Read MoreResearchers Create 3D Printed Neurons That Work With Brain Cells
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed 3D printed neuron-like structures that can send and receive signals with real brain cells, marking a significant advance in human-machine interfaces. This technology addresses challenges in detecting brain signals and body compatibility, potentially paving the way for new neuroprosthetics and brain-based control systems. What problems do current human-machine interfaces face, how do these printed neurons work, and could they transform the future of brain interfaces?
Read MoreScientists Build Memory Chip Capable of Operating At Lava Temperatures
Recently, researchers demonstrated a new memory technology using graphene to create circuits capable of surviving +700°C. What challenges do electronics face in high-temperature environments, what did the researchers develop, and could this be the key to future electronics?
Read MoreInfineon Expands AI Server Voltage Regulation With New Buck Controllers and PoLs
Infineon has expanded its AI server voltage regulation portfolio with XDPE1E digital multiphase buck controllers and TDA49720, TDA49712, and TDA49706 PMBus point-of-load regulators for core and non-core rails.
Read MoreResearchers Create Analog Chip To Reduce AI Computing Energy by 5000x
As AI workloads drive computing energy consumption to record levels, researchers demonstrate analogue in-memory computing that slashes power use by orders of magnitude, pointing toward a more sustainable future for high-performance computing.
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