➀ Marvell's Structera A memory controller with 16 ARM cores is unveiled, showcasing its capabilities for CXL Type-3 memory expansion; ➁ The device is designed to enhance system compute and memory capacity, with potential for repurposing DDR4 DIMMs; ➂ The inclusion of ARM Neoverse V2 cores suggests high-performance applications beyond low-scale-out CPU cores.

➀ Fujitsu unveils its Monaka processor, a 144-core Armv9-based chip designed for future data centers; ➁ The chip is built on TSMC's N2 process and features a CoWoS system-in-package with SRAM tiles and hybrid copper bonding; ➂ Fujitsu aims for superior energy efficiency by 2026-2027, using air cooling.

➀ Windows 11 on Arm runs on selected Android smartphones but experiences rapid heating and significant battery drain; ➁ Despite performance issues, it can perform certain tasks and run older games; ➂ The experience is facilitated by Windows on Arm development focused on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, with limitations due to incomplete driver support.

➀ A class-action lawsuit alleges that UnitedHealthcare uses a faulty algorithm to deny patient coverage, filed by two now-deceased individuals. ➁ UnitedHealthcare CEO Brain Thompson was killed in Midtown Manhattan earlier this week, and the suspect is currently on the run. ➂ The lawsuit claims UnitedHealthcare pushed employees to use an algorithm with a 90% error rate to deny coverage.

➀ The complexity of SoC design validation due to hardware-software interactions; ➁ The exponential cost of fixing design bugs increases with each verification stage; ➂ Arm's SystemReady Certification Program simplifies the validation process by enhancing software compatibility and interoperability across devices.

➀ Geekom is reportedly preparing the QS series of mini-PCs with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip; ➁ This device will be the first Snapdragon X Elite mini-PC, as Qualcomm unexpectedly canceled the Snapdragon X Elite dev kit; ➂ The mini-PC's specifications, pricing, or additional information are not yet known.

➀ The rise of RISC-V cores and the challenges of certification; ➁ The role of Breker Verification Systems in the certification process; ➂ The complexity of certifying RISC-V ISA implementations and the efforts of RISC-V International.

➀ NVIDIA has introduced a self-hosted version of the BlueField-3 DPU, designed for storage applications; ➁ The self-hosted version, known as B3220SH, features a PCIe switch and supports NVMe SSDs and GPUs; ➂ The BlueField-3 generation offers improved memory bandwidth and a 16-core Arm A78 infrastructure for lower-power network-attached CPU solutions.

➀ Cadence宣布开发并成功流片其首款基于Arm的系统芯片let；➁ 这标志着芯片let技术的重大进步；➂ 强调了Cadence通过其芯片let架构和框架推动行业领先解决方案的承诺。

➀ NVIDIA has announced a new Grace Blackwell platform with the NVIDIA GB200 NVL4, which combines two Arm-based Grace CPUs and four Blackwell GPUs. The platform is designed for lower power deployments with a power consumption of just over 6kW. The NVL4 module is targeted to be a large node with up to 1.3TB of combined coherent memory. ➁ The GB200 NVL4 is set to ship in the second half of 2025. ➂ The NVL4 is designed as an alternative to the higher power and higher GPU count platforms offered by NVIDIA, targeting specific deployment needs.

➀ lowRISC CIC and SCI Semiconductor collaborate to tape out the Sonata design; ➁ The collaboration aims to move CHERI technology to commercial adoption; ➂ The project is funded by UKRI and focuses on the ICENI device family for OT applications.

➀ Arm reported licensing revenue of $339 million and royalty revenue of $514 million. ➁ The company's calendar Q3 revenue was $844 million. ➂ Arm expects annual revenues to be between $3.8 billion and $4.1 billion, with a current quarter forecast of $920 million to $970 million.

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 The Ampere AmpereOne A192-32X is reviewed, highlighting its performance, power consumption, and use in platforms like the Supermicro MegaDC ARS-211M-NR; ➁ The chip's importance in the context of the 2024 server CPU market is discussed, comparing it with Intel and AMD offerings; ➂ The cloud-native design and features of the A192-32X are detailed, including its core count, cache architecture, and support for PCIe Gen5 and DDR5.

➀ Renesas integrates Arm's Cortex M85 into its RA8 MCU series, enhancing performance with 6.39 CoreMark/MHz; ➁ The RA8E1 and RA8E2 MCUs leverage Arm Helium technology and M-Profile Vector Extension for up to 4X performance boost; ➂ The RA8 Series supports low power modes and power efficiency improvements for various applications.

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 Qualcomm's dispute with Arm Holdings is highlighted; ➁ Arm's architectural license agreement with Qualcomm is terminated; ➂ The dispute reflects the challenges posed by tech giants' custom silicon designs to Arm.

➀ The RISC-V and open-source functional verification challenge highlights the differences in verification processes between RISC-V and ARM cores. ➁ The importance of selecting a reliable IP vendor and the impact of software support on verification is discussed. ➂ The role of RISC-V profiles in simplifying verification and enabling software compatibility is emphasized.

➀ Google is rumored to switch to TSMC's N3E process for Tensor G5; ➁ The report also clarifies that Google has chosen not to use 2nm technology for Tensor G6; ➂ The move could impact the competition in the AI and smartphone chip markets.