➀ The Trump Organization plans to launch the T1, a $499 Android smartphone manufactured in the U.S., with production in Florida, Alabama, and California;

➁ The T1 features a 6.8-inch display, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, a 50MP rear camera, and a 16MP front camera, marketed as part of the "America First" initiative;

➂ Despite skepticism about U.S. manufacturing feasibility, the phone will use Liberty Mobile Wireless network and cost $47.45/month, though early production may occur outside the U.S.

➀ Scientists used a 12-nanometer X-ray beam to non-destructively analyze ultra-thin nanosheets in electronics, revealing deformation mechanisms;

➁ The study identified two competing deformation mechanisms: long-range lattice mismatch and short-range layering effects near edges;

➂ These insights aid in optimizing nanostructures for next-gen microelectronics like GAAFETs, enhancing device performance prediction.

➀ Micron is sampling HBM4 memory stacks based on its 1ß DRAM process and 12-high packaging, aiming for volume production in 2026;

➁ The HBM4 offers 2.0 TB/s bandwidth per stack, 60% faster performance than HBM3E, and 20% improved power efficiency;

➂ SK Hynix plans HBM4 mass production on 3nm in H2 2025, while Samsung develops 4nm-based HBM4, both collaborating with TSMC for base dies and COWOS packaging.

➀ The MEGA project, a 1983 collaboration between Philips and Siemens, aimed to advance Europe's semiconductor industry by developing a Megabit DRAM to compete with US and Japanese rivals.

➁ Jurgen Knorr of Siemens emphasized the necessity of mass production and cost-effectiveness for competitiveness, highlighting Europe's historical lag in adopting standardized, high-volume manufacturing strategies.

➂ The article critiques Europe's neglect of these principles, leading to challenges from Chinese semiconductor firms offering mature, cost-effective technologies.

➀ Anglia Components partners with Alliance Memory to supply legacy and new memory products, including SRAM, DRAM, and Flash;

➁ The products serve as drop-in replacements for devices from major brands like Micron and Samsung, targeting industries such as IoT, communications, and industrial markets;

➂ The collaboration emphasizes competitive pricing, secure inventory, and addressing End-of-Life (EOL) challenges for customers.

➀ DRAM and NAND prices surged 27% in May, marking two consecutive months of over-20% increases.

➀ The spike is driven by global companies stockpiling chips to avoid tariffs announced by Trump, with a 90-day tariff grace period creating market uncertainty.

➂ Major DRAM manufacturers like Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix are phasing out DDR4 production, while Chinese firms also reduce supply, further escalating pricing pressures.

➀ G.Skill showcased DDR5-10,934 MT/s overclocking with ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K;

➁ Demonstrated 512GB DDR5-6600 R-DIMM setup and CAMM2 modular design for improved cooling;

➂ Unveiled 'Neox' neon-themed RAM concept and ultra-low latency configurations down to CL26.

➀ Aaeon introduces the EPIC-RPS7, a compact 115x165mm industrial PC board supporting 14th gen Intel Core CPUs (up to 65W) and DDR5 memory for space-constrained smart manufacturing applications;

➁ The board features dual Ethernet ports (2.5Gbps and 1Gbps), USB 3.2/2.0, RS-232/422/485 interfaces, and supports up to three displays via DP, VGA, and LVDS;

➂ Designed for 0-60°C operation, it includes M.2 slots for NVMe storage and Wi-Fi modules, with power input options of 12V/22A or 19-24V.

➀ V-Color introduces DDR5 memory modules with programmable LCD screens for real-time monitoring of speed, temperature, and voltage;

➀ Designed for gaming enthusiasts, featuring RGB lighting and dual-channel 24GB/48GB configurations;

➀ Prototypes debuted at Computex 2025, with planned AMD/Intel platform support and 'filler' RGB modules for cohesive aesthetics.

① A prototype of NVIDIA's unreleased RTX Titan Ada GPU, featuring 18,432 CUDA cores and 48GB GDDR6X VRAM, was tested by overclocker Der8auer;

② The GPU outperformed the RTX 4090 by 15% in benchmarks but consumed 14% more power, while the upcoming RTX 5090 showed an 11% speed advantage at higher power draw;

③ Manufacturing costs and potential overlap with high-end workstation GPUs likely led to its cancellation, as the Titan Ada’s fully enabled AD102 die would have been prohibitively expensive.

➀ This research investigates how metallic thin films, specifically cobalt layers used in hard disk drives (HDDs), can be modified to improve performance and reliability through plasma-assisted surface modification techniques.

➁ The study uses molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and experimental validation to demonstrate how different inert gas ions affect asperity size and surface texture.

➂ The findings suggest that heavier inert gas ions are more effective at reducing asperity size, with Xenon (Xe) providing the most pronounced smoothing effect.

➀ TrendForce表示，美国关税的未来走向将是影响下半年内存供需和定价的关键因素；

➁ 90天的宽限期暂时缓解了因新关税壁垒导致的需求损失担忧，但美国贸易政策方向的持续不确定性使得内存买家更加谨慎——通过增加DRAM和NAND库存水平作为应对供应风险的缓冲；

➂ 这种积极的库存积累扩大了第二季度的DRAM和NAND Flash预期合同价格上涨，但这种上涨可能是短暂的，因为美国品牌和出口商的需求，他们对关税变化更为敏感，已经大量提前到第一季度，打破了季节性趋势。

➀ JEDEC has published the official HBM4 specification under JESD238, a new memory standard designed to meet the growing demands of AI, high-performance computing, and data centers.

➁ The HBM4 standard doubles the bandwidth and efficiency over its predecessor, HBM3, with support for transfer speeds of up to 8 Gb/s across a 2048-bit interface.

➂ The new standard introduces power efficiency improvements and maintains compatibility with existing HBM3 controllers, allowing for more flexible system designs.

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。

➀ Nvidia has overtaken Samsung and Intel to become the number one semiconductor company in the world;

➁ Worldwide semiconductor revenue reached $655.9 billion in 2024, up 21% from $542.1 billion in 2023;

➂ Samsung Electronics maintained second place due to gains in DRAM and flash memory, while Intel's revenue grew by only 0.8%.

➀ Hamamatsu Photonics Europe has launched NZConnectMD Scan, an image acquisition platform for digital pathology workflows.

➁ The software allows for centralized control of multiple NanoZoomer MD Series scanners.

➂ Key features include barcode-based slide tracking, workflow balancing, and space optimization.

➀ Ferroelectric Memory Co. (FMC) and Neumonda are reestablishing DRAM+ production in Germany.

➁ The new DRAM+ memory uses FeRAM technology with hafnium oxide for non-volatility and high capacity.

➂ FMC's technology aims to improve energy efficiency and data retention while maintaining DRAM performance.