➀ A research team from Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology has developed a new technique to regulate doping during the nucleus phase, enhancing the performance of semiconductor nanocrystals; ➁ The study highlights the influence of the choice of doping element on the process and location; ➂ The technology is expected to have wide applications in advanced electronic devices.
Recent #3D IC news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Compute Express Link (CXL) technology is expected to move from a niche to mainstream use in 2025; ➁ CXL's support for memory expansion is a significant driver, with various server and memory solutions now available; ➂ CXL 2.0 and future generations of PCIe/CXL will enable more advanced use cases like switching and dynamic memory allocation.
➀ The Sovol SV06 ACE is a budget-friendly 3D printer with high speeds and quality features; ➁ It is inspired by Prusa's i3 machines and features Klipper firmware and a built-in camera; ➂ The printer offers auto bed leveling, high flow nozzle, and a variety of materials support.
➀ Imec proposes a 3D integrated CCD with IGZO channel for CXL buffer memory; ➁ The memory operates on a planar proof-of-concept structure with a storage capacity of 142 bits; ➂ Imec expects the 3D CCD memory density to scale beyond DRAM limits, with potential for five times more bit density than 2D DRAM by 2030.
➀ GMG's THERMAL-XR® coated heat sinks demonstrate the potential for miniaturization and efficiency; ➁ The technology could reduce heat sink size by up to 39% while maintaining equivalent thermal performance; ➂ The application of THERMAL-XR® could improve the efficiency of heat sinks, enabling smaller heat sinks and more compact PCB assemblies.
➀ Researchers from City University of Hong Kong have observed a new vortex electric field with potential applications in enhancing future electronic, magnetic, and optical devices; ➁ The research, published in Science, could lead to improved memory stability and computing speed, as well as impact quantum computing, spintronics, and nanotechnology fields; ➂ The team developed an innovative ice-assisted transfer technique to create twisted bilayers with a wide range of twist angles, leading to the discovery of a 2D quasicrystal that may enhance various device capabilities.
➀ Broadcom unveils its 3.5D XDSiP platform for AI and HPC processors; ➁ The platform utilizes TSMC's CoWoS and advanced packaging technologies; ➂ It allows for SiPs with up to 6000mm² of 3D-stacked silicon and 12 HBM modules, set to arrive in 2026.
➀ Introduces the best 3D printers for children and teenagers; ➁ Discusses the benefits of 3D printing for young learners; ➂ Reviews specific models like Bambu Lab A1 Mini, ToyBox, and AOSEED X-Maker, highlighting their features and suitability for kids and teens.
➀ Hynix has started mass production of the world's first 321-layer NAND with 1Tb capacity; ➁ The 321-layer device offers a 12% improvement in write time and a 13% improvement in read time compared to the 238-layer device; ➂ Hynix has adopted the '3 plugs' process technology and a low-stress material for stacking more than 300 layers.
➀ Tanaka claims to have developed the world's first bulk platinum with controlled crystal grain size in the nano scale; ➁ This new technology enables the development of pure platinum with 99.9% or higher purity, offering 10 times the hardness and 4 times the strength of typical platinum materials; ➂ The developed platinum has unique properties due to its high density of small-angle grain boundaries, large-angle grain boundaries, dislocations, and other lattice defects, which may lead to its application in various industries.
➀ The Raspberry Pi 5 has been successfully used with a Radeon GPU to run modern AAA games like Doom Eternal at 4K resolution; ➁ The performance improvements are thanks to new drivers for AMD Radeon GPUs; ➂ The combination showcases the potential of eGPU setups with Raspberry Pi.
➀ Gii, a nanomaterial, is found to be highly detective in broadband photodetectors, potentially leading to faster fiber optic networks, more detailed medical imaging, and better environmental monitoring; ➁ The research suggests Gii can replace multiple materials, reducing costs and improving device designs; ➂ Gii's versatile applications include telecommunications, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and more.
➀ The Ayaneo 3 is announced as the latest flagship device by Ayaneo, featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU. ➁ The device includes a 7-inch high-refresh LCD or OLED HDR display and additional buttons for user control. ➂ The Ayaneo 3 will compete with other handheld consoles such as the ROG Ally 2 and MSI Claw 8 AI+.
➀ A new 3D imaging technique reveals key details of the magnetic skyrmion, a nanoscale object with potential for new microelectronic devices with high data storage capacity and low power consumption. ➁ Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created 3D X-ray images to characterize the spin orientations within skyrmions, which could lead to more efficient quantum computing and data storage devices. ➂ The study demonstrates the importance of understanding the 3D spin texture of skyrmions for the development of advanced spintronic devices.
➀ Introducing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer at an affordable price; ➁ Review highlights fast print speeds and excellent quality; ➂ Special discount available on Elegoo's website
➀ Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed new nanocomposite films from starch, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials; ➁ The films are made from abundant natural polymer starch and highly conductive MXene, with potential applications in electronics and sensing; ➂ The nanocomposites can be tailored for various uses, including wearable technology and healthcare, and are biodegradable.
➀ The article discusses the use of laser-based alignment for 3D semiconductor chip manufacturing, achieving precision down to fractions of a nanometer. ➁ Traditional methods using microscopes are limited due to the gap between chip layers, whereas the laser-based method overcomes this by using concentric metalenses to project holograms. ➂ The technology could also benefit advanced displacement sensors and startups in the semiconductor field.
➀ The UK has developed the world's first computer-controlled gas cutting machine, marking a significant step towards automation in shipyards; ➁ The machine, built by British Oxygen-Ferranti, can reduce steel plate cutting time by at least 50% compared to conventional methods; ➂ The technology is applicable to structural engineering, locomotive building, and atomic reactor construction.
➀ Raspberry Pi introduces the new AI HAT+ with two variants, 13 and 26 TOPS; ➁ The HAT+ is based on Hailo-8 neural network inference accelerators; ➂ The 26 TOPS variant is designed for larger networks and can run multiple networks simultaneously.