Recent #CPU news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago

➀ Neil Druckmann discussed the evolving role of storytelling in video games with screenwriter Alex Garland, reflecting on the challenges and inspirations around narratives in games.

➁ Games like BioShock and The Last of Us demonstrated the full capability of narrative in gaming, challenging the industry's skepticism.

➂ Druckmann shared his early inspirations for narrative-driven games, including Monkey Island 2 and Half-Life 2.

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3 months ago

➀ Reputable leaker Billbil-Kun reports that Death Stranding 2 pre-orders are expected to start in March, with a release date likely announced at SXSW 2025.

➁ The game will have a Standard Edition at $69.99 and a Collector's Edition at $229.

➂ The leak also confirms that Death Stranding 2 will launch with a physical Standard Edition, priced at $69.99 USD / 69.99 EUR, along with a Collector's Edition planned for North America and Europe, retailing at $229 USD.

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3 months ago

➀ Dr. Prady Gupta is the Founder and Chief Scientist at Infinita Lab and Infinita Materials, focusing on materials testing and specialized chemicals for high-tech industries.

➁ Infinita Lab offers a network of over 2,000 accredited labs for comprehensive materials testing services.

➂ Infinita Materials specializes in custom inorganic chemicals for sectors like semiconductors and batteries.

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3 months ago

➀ This paper discusses the post-silicon validation of the IBM POWER9 processor, highlighting its significance in the context of increasing multi-core processor adoption by hyperscalers.

➁ IBM's Threadmill, a tool for processor verification, has been enhanced since the POWER7, including optimized template allocation and debugging strategies for multi-core write drops.

➂ The validation methodology for POWER9 has significantly improved bug detection rates compared to POWER8, with new techniques like AI prioritization and hardware irritators to induce bugs.

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3 months ago

➀ Traditional RF board design strategies are insufficient for high frequencies and dense layouts;

➁ Keysight and Modelithics collaborate on an advanced RF board simulation workflow;

➂ The use of 3D passive component models enhances simulation accuracy and reduces the risk of board re-spins.

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4 months ago

➀ Anduril Industries, led by Palmer Luckey, is set to take over the US Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program, pending Department of Defense approval.

➁ The program includes advanced headgear with AR capabilities, and Anduril will manage production and development with Microsoft Azure as the preferred cloud provider.

➂ Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries, sees this as a deeply personal achievement, emphasizing the potential of the technology to save lives.

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4 months ago

➀ Intel plans to release its next-generation Panther Lake CPUs in the second half of 2025 using the new Intel 18A process node.

➁ These CPUs will enter mass production in 2025, with more details on desktop availability expected soon.

➂ In 2026, Intel will follow up with the Nova Lake CPUs, promising enhanced performance and cost efficiency.

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4 months ago

➀ Intel's upcoming Nova Lake CPUs have been spotted in shipping manifests, indicating progress on their next-gen consumer platform.

➁ The next CPU architecture from Intel will be Panther Lake, showcased at CES 2025, and will be the company's first consumer platform on its new Intel 18A process node.

➂ Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs are expected to be fabricated on Intel 14A or TSMC 2nm, and will not feature on-package memory.

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4 months ago

➀ A new architecture for RISC-V CPUs introduces advanced matrix extensions and custom quantization instructions that significantly improve CNN acceleration.

➁ The design features scalable, VLEN-agnostic matrix multiplication instructions, ensuring consistent performance across different hardware configurations.

➂ A 2D load/store unit optimizes memory access for matrices, reducing overhead and increasing computational efficiency.

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5 months ago
➀ MSI showcased a custom PC at CES 2025 featuring the MEG PC Build with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard, dual RTX 4080 SUPRIM X graphics cards, Gen5 SSD, and a 1600W PSU; ➁ The setup is housed in the MEG MAESTRO-700L-PZ chassis and powered by an MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIe5 power supply; ➂ MSI's choice of hardware is impressive, though the absence of dual RTX 4090 SUPRIM X graphics cards is noted.
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5 months ago
➀ 35ELEMENTS致力于通过开发立方氮化镓半导体材料来帮助实现碳中和;➁ 公司计划在两年内在兼容CMOS的Si(100)衬底上扩大其材料规模,并寻求与代工厂的合作;➂ 35ELEMENTS拥有立方氮化镓材料的独家专利,并计划制造高效的光发射器,如创新型绿色发光二极管。
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5 months ago
➀ Intel's next-generation Nova Lake and Razer Lake CPU architectures have been revealed in the Linux kernel; ➁ Nova Lake is expected to be the Core Ultra 400 series for desktops, while Razer Lake targets laptops; ➂ Nova Lake will likely use Intel's 14A or TSMC's 2nm process, debuting in 2025.
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