Recent #Chiplet news in the semiconductor industry

10 months ago

➀ Numem, a Sunnyvale startup, has developed MRAM-based chiplets designed for AI systems. Sampling is expected to start in late Q4'25.

➁ The chiplets offer up to 4TB/s memory throughput and support 4GB per stack package, making them scalable for demanding AI workloads.

➂ Numem's technology claims to significantly reduce standby power and deliver up to 4x faster performance than HBM while maintaining ultra-low power consumption.

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10 months ago

➀ Sarcina Technology, led by Founder and CEO Larry Zu, offers comprehensive post-silicon ecosystem services including package design, assembly, testing, qualification, and production services for leading semiconductor companies.

➁ In 2024, Sarcina developed a Bump Pitch Transformer (BPT) to simplify and reduce costs in 2.5D package designs, addressing challenges related to costly silicon TSV interposers.

➂ Sarcina aims to increase awareness of its capabilities, especially its Application Specific Advanced Package (ASAP) Service, through presentations and participation in industry conferences.

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10 months ago

➀ Defacto Technologies, led by Dr. Chouki Aktouf, specializes in innovative SoC design solutions and has become a leader in front-end SoC integration.

➁ In 2024, the company focused on incorporating AI technologies into their R&D projects, aiming to introduce AI-based automation in their tools.

➂ For 2025, the company plans to focus on AI-based EDA and attend key industry conferences like DAC and DATE.

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10 months ago

➀ Heterogeneous integration is a solution that allows different materials and components to work together seamlessly, enhancing system performance.

➁ This approach enables the development of sophisticated electronic devices that are smaller, faster, and more efficient.

➂ Understanding heterogeneous integration involves grasping its key concepts and technologies.

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10 months ago

➀ The incoming U.S. Commerce Secretary supports the CHIPS and Science Act, indicating continuity despite political changes.

➁ Major semiconductor companies like Intel, GlobalFoundries, TSMC, Texas Instruments, and Samsung Foundry are investing heavily in U.S. fabs.

➂ Despite support from the new Commerce Secretary, some in Trump's team criticize the rapid distribution of funds before the transition.

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10 months ago
➀ Imec spin-out Vertical Compute raises €20m to develop a new vertical integrated memory and compute technology; ➁ The company aims to address the memory wall challenge for AI by minimizing data movement and bringing large data closer to computation; ➂ Vertical Compute's chiplet technology could save up to 80% energy, unlock hyper-personalized AI solutions, and protect user privacy.
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10 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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10 months ago
➀ The automotive industry is rapidly evolving towards intelligent, connected, and autonomous vehicles with SoC technology; ➁ Chiplet-based architectures offer modular, scalable, and customizable solutions for automotive SoC design; ➂ Cadence provides tools and frameworks to enhance the design process and ensure safety, performance, and reliability.
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➀ According to Liberty Times, citing Financial Times, major tech companies have significantly increased capital expenditures in recent years to acquire AI chips and build data centers. ➁ However, global investment in data centers has recently slowed, raising concerns about whether the AI boom might be losing steam. ➃ Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is set to use TSMC's N3P process, while Samsung reportedly lost orders.
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➀ Intel's shift to a more transparent strategy in technology announcements; ➁ The competition between Intel's PowerVia and TSMC's Super Power Rail; ➂ Andy Grove's philosophy of maintaining a 'healthy amount of paranoia'.
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11 months ago
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.
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