SFA has developed three different kinds of metrology and inspection (MI) machines and has supplied one of them to a major South Korean chipmaker.

The company has supplied a white light interferometry (WLI)-based height measurement machine to the conglomerate and plans to supply four additional units.

DI Corporation’s subsidiary, Digital Frontier, has supplied samples of its wafer inspection kit to SK Hynix for use in the production of HBM4. The equipment is currently undergoing quality testing by the chipmaker, and official orders are expected within three to six months.

➀ Automotive electronics is advancing rapidly, focusing on autonomy, electrification, and car cockpit improvements.

➁ The need for advanced functionality is high, but OEMs aim to minimize costs and maximize software-driven features.

➂ Modern cars are equipped with multiple sensors, including cameras, radar, and lidar, requiring advanced fusion and processing techniques.

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.

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.

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.

➀ Engineered substrate technology is driving the semiconductor industry from traditional planar scaling to innovative materials and 3D integration.

➁ Companies like Soitec, Intel, and Samsung are leading the adoption of this technology.

➂ Foundries are increasingly recognizing the strategic importance of engineered substrates like Fully Depleted SOI (FD-SOI) for their benefits in cost and performance.

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.

➀ MSquare Technology has achieved significant milestones in Chiplet technology with the launch of the ML100 IO Die.

➁ The company faced challenges in 2024 due to macroeconomic factors and technical hurdles but turned them into growth opportunities.

➂ MSquare's solutions are addressing the rapid expansion of AI and data centers with innovative Chiplet solutions.

➀ A new chiplet-based RISC-V vector processor architecture aims to balance performance, efficiency, and flexibility for AI workloads.

➁ The architecture utilizes modular chiplets, including a vector processing chiplet and a matrix multiplication accelerator, to optimize various AI computation aspects.

➂ The RISC-V solution addresses memory bottlenecks and enhances energy efficiency with time-based execution and dynamic power gating.

➀ EUV和DUV在20nm间距下都是可行的选项；

➁ 在20nm间距下，EUV和DUV方法可以实现类似的特征尺寸和分辨率；

➂ 即使在EUV光刻中，2nm节点的任何双曝光方案仍然需要成像10nm线宽。

Applied Materials demonstrated its new inspection kit SEMVision H20 on Thursday, equipped with the company's second-generation cold fusion emission (CFE) technology, which is three times faster than thermal fusion emission (TFE) equipment for analysis.

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.

Genesem, a fab equipment manufacturer, has supplied a package sorter for the final testing of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) to a South Korean chip-maker. This is Genesem's first deal of this kind with the chip-maker. The sorter is also compatible with HBM inspection equipment that Nvidia requested.

➀ Alchip预计2024年营收将超过10亿美元，实现重大里程碑；

➁ 公司专注于先进技术，包括2nm测试车间的发布和3DIC设计流程的准备工作；

➂ Alchip通过灵活且强大的3DIC设计流程应对先进封装的挑战，优化功率传输、互连和热特性。

➀ The GeForce RTX 5060's launch has been pushed back to April 2025 due to 'chip supply constraints';

➁ The delay affects the RTX 5070, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090, with limited supply expected leading to instant sellouts;

➂ The AI boom is increasing semiconductor demand, impacting the availability of the new GeForce RTX 50 Series.

➀ The semiconductor industry is facing a paradigm shift due to the slowing down of traditional scaling.

➁ Chiplet-based architectures offer advantages such as modularity, customization, and improved yield.

➂ Innovations in packaging technology and pre-designed frameworks are streamlining chiplet design.

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.

Hanwha Precision Machinery is on the verge of officially securing orders from SK Hynix for thermal compression (TC) bonders used in the production of high-bandwidth memory (HBM). Sources indicate that the equipment manufacturer is in the final stages of verification with the chip-maker.

➀ proteanTecs提供先进的电子设备，具备自监控功能，以优化性能、降低功耗并防止故障；

➁ proteanTecs的AVS Pro™解决方案为客户实现了显著的节能效果，最高可达14%；

➂ proteanTecs通过生产测试和深度数据可见性解决方案，帮助公司优化芯片性能并缩短上市时间。