➀ Intel sold its entire stake in Arm Holdings during the second quarter, raising approximately $147 million. ➁ The company also exited its investment in ZeroFox and reduced its involvement with Astera Labs as part of a broader cost management strategy. ➂ Intel reported a $120 million net loss on its equity investments for the quarter, amidst significant financial challenges.
Recent #Arm news in the semiconductor industry
1. Defacto Technologies and ARM have developed a joint SoC design flow using Arm IP Explorer and Defacto’s SoC compiler. 2. This automated approach significantly reduces manual effort and speeds up the design process. 3. Defacto's tools support configuration with RISC-V cores and scripting languages like Python, Tcl, Java, Ruby, and C++. 4. The company's EDA spinout, Innova, predicts EDA license and compute resource needs using an AI engine.
1. Defacto and Arm have jointly developed an SoC design flow to automate the process from architecture exploration to top-level file generation for implementation and verification. 2. The solution integrates Arm IP Explorer and Defacto’s SoC Compiler, enabling quick generation of multiple SoC configurations and significantly reducing design time. 3. This solution is targeted at Arm users who need to rapidly build new Arm-based SoC configurations, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs and time to market.
➀ Qualcomm is reportedly urging multiple antitrust agencies around the globe to intervene in its dispute with Arm, accusing the latter of unfair business practices.
➁ The relationship between Qualcomm and Arm has been contentious, especially as both companies try to capitalize on the AI chip boom.
➂ Qualcomm claims that Arm is restricting access to key technology, such as AI-optimized compute subsystems, under current license agreements.
➀ A student at the University of Applied Sciences in Hagen, Melanie Welp, has developed a contactless timing system for Paralympic swimming to prevent injury from head impacts.
➁ The prototype uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the time at six meters and 50 centimeters before the edge of the pool.
➂ The system has been tested and shown to be possible without causing injury to swimmers.
➀ NVIDIA has launched the DGX Station GB300 edition, a new AI platform without an integrated GPU;
➁ The system is based on the NVIDIA Grace Arm CPU and requires an additional GPU for video output;
➂ The platform is designed for AI researchers and aims to be a powerful development tool.
➀ A trawler caught 7 1/2 times as much fish as with conventional driftnet methods using new electronic fish-finding equipment developed by Kelvin and Hughes (Marine) limited;
➁ The story dates back to 65 years ago, when CERES (Combined Echo Ranging Echo Sounding) equipment was introduced;
➂ CERES combined echo-ranging and echo-sounding to improve fishing efficiency.
➀ Ed向他的日记透露，执政不到一年的工党政府正在削减福利预算；
➁ 总理认为Ed是一个多面手，经常找他解决问题，Ed成了他的跑腿；
➂ 总理希望Ed帮助解决长期病假人员的问题，以减少福利预算开支，并避免政府形象受损。
➀ The NVIDIA DGX Spark is a compact AI mini PC designed for scale-out clustering;
➁ It features 20 Arm cores, 128GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a Blackwell GPU;
➂ Priced at $3999, it offers 200GbE NVIDIA ConnectX-7 networking and is compatible with clustering configurations.
➀ Softbank has acquired Ampere, an Arm-based server chip designer, for $6.5 billion.
➁ Ampere's technology originates from the Arm-based server processors of Applied Micro Circuit Corp (AMCC), which was acquired by MACOM in 2016.
➂ Softbank's acquisition of Ampere aligns with its mission to build AI chips and its recent purchase of Graphcore to enhance IC design expertise.
➀ Softbank has announced the planned acquisition of Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion in cash;
➁ Ampere Computing will retain its name and product lines such as AmpereOne and Ampere Altra;
➂ The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025, with major investors selling their stakes.
➀ Nvidia的年度GPU技术大会（GTC）正在举行，黄仁勋将发表主题演讲。
➁ 预计黄仁勋将宣布Blackwell 300 AI GPU和更多产品。
➂ B300系列AI GPU预计将在今年下半年推出，下一代Rubin AI GPU预计将于2026年推出。
➀ Researchers developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver mRNA encoding the KRAS G12D neoantigen and cGAMP to reprogram the liver's immune environment and generate an antitumor response against metastatic pancreatic cancer.
➁ The LNPs successfully activated the type I interferon pathway, leading to the generation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells capable of recognizing and attacking metastatic cancer cells.
➂ The study suggests that combining KRAS mRNA with a STING agonist strengthens the immune response against PDAC and offers a more effective approach than traditional immunotherapies.
➀ Ed reflects on the sources of €1trn and his strategy to secure a share of it;
➁ Ed discusses the possibility of the US raising €800 billion for 'ReArm Europe' and €200 billion for 'InvestAI';
➂ Ed's assignment to the EU as 'Digital Envoy' and his plan to spend on meals and indulgences to identify influential figures in the spending of the funds.
➀ A research team led by Professor Kyu-Young Park from POSTECH has developed technology to significantly increase the lifespan and energy density of electric vehicle (EV) batteries;
➁ The technology involves a 'nano-spring coating' technique that improves battery stability and performance;
➂ The research is published in ACS Nano and has the potential to revolutionize EV battery technology.
➀ Texas Instruments has introduced a new addition to its MSPM0 microcontroller portfolio with the MSPM0C1104 MCU, available in a wafer chip-scale package (WCSP) measuring 1.38mm².
➁ This MCU is designed for applications where board space is limited, such as medical wearables and personal electronics, offering engineers flexibility to develop efficient embedded solutions.
➂ Key features include an extended temperature range, low power consumption, and various peripheral options, making it ideal for compact and cost-effective designs in personal electronics, industrial, and automotive markets.
➀ A new type of miniaturized pumps and valves using ultra-thin silicon films is presented at the Hannover Messe, developed by researchers at Saarland University. These pumps and valves operate without air pressure, motors, and lubricants, and can be operated in clean rooms. The team demonstrates a prototype of a new vacuum pump that can draw a vacuum up to 300 millibars.
➁ The technology is cost-effective, lightweight, and energy-efficient compared to current methods, with a 400 times lower energy consumption compared to conventional air-driven valves.
➂ The researchers have developed a novel actuator and pump technology that can be used in various applications, including robotic grippers, speakers, smart textiles, and haptic feedback.
➀ A team from Saarland University's Faculty of Engineering and Medicine is developing smart implants at the university and university hospital to monitor and promote healing in body bone fractures.
➁ The robotic implants can stiffen and soften through shape-memory technology, allowing for permanent monitoring of fracture healing.
➂ The research team is miniaturizing the technology for use in market screws as part of an EU project.
➀ The article lists the world's top ten supercomputers, including their names, locations, and key specifications such as processors, GPUs, and power consumption.
➁ It highlights the use of advanced technologies like exascale systems, custom processors, and AI capabilities in these supercomputers.
➂ The article also mentions the applications of these supercomputers in various fields such as energy resource location, climate research, and astrophysics.
➀ The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition offers a 20% performance increase over its predecessor and a $549 MSRP.
➁ Concerns over retail availability and pricing, with potential for significantly higher prices in the short term.
➂ AMD's RX 9070 launch scheduled for the same day, posing competition and availability challenges.