➀ Siemens Digital Industries Software announces an exclusive OEM agreement with Alphaw Semi to market its high-speed interconnect silicon IP product portfolio through its sales channels.

➁ The agreement includes Alphawave Semi's leading IP platform for connectivity and memory protocols such as Ethernet, PCIe, CXL, HBM, and UCIeDie-to-Die).

➂ The collaboration will provide comprehensive Spec to Silicon Solutions by leveraging the combined capabilities and strengths of both companies.

➀ OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is about to finalize its first in-house AI chip design;

➁ The company plans to send the chips to TSMC for fabrication with an aim for mass production in 2026;

➂ This move is a significant step towards reducing reliance on NVIDIA.

➀ Thalia Design Automation has announced the latest version of the AMALIA Suite;

➁ The new version includes a 'Device-Stretching' algorithm and Flip Well Intelligence;

➂ Enhancements are particularly within the Layout Automation Suite.

➀ Silicon Creations successfully tape-outs a chip on the TSMC N2P process;

➁ The chip includes a novel temperature sensor design;

➂ The expanded portfolio of clocking IP supports next-generation semiconductor products.

➀ Molex推出了一款新型MMCX同轴电缆供电（PoC）解决方案，适用于多种应用领域，包括航空航天、国防、农业、汽车等。

➁ 该解决方案具有专利连接技术，确保了稳定的连接和电气接地连续性。其工作频率范围为DC到6GHz，并且在-65°C至+125°C的温度范围内运行。

➂ 这一解决方案还支持产品升级，保持与IEC 61169-52 MMCX插座的兼容性，减少重新设计成本。

➀ Madhuparna Datta from Cadence Design Systems has joined the UK Electronics Skill Foundation (UKESF) board as a Trustee.

➁ She has over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry and is currently the Application Engineer Director at Cadence.

➂ Madhuparna brings extensive expertise and a commitment to inspiring young people to pursue electronics, particularly addressing the gender imbalance in the sector.

➀ NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang introduced new tools at CES 2025 aimed at democratizing AI access for everyone, not just researchers or large enterprises.

➁ These tools include Project DIGITS, NEMO, and Blackwell GPUs, which are designed to be portable, scalable, and easy to use, reducing the barriers to AI adoption.

➂ The introduction of these tools aims to simplify workflows, lower the barrier to entry, and empower individuals and small teams with AI capabilities.

➀ The article introduces free-to-use Circuit Design Calculators for Engineers and Students.

➁ These calculators simplify complex equations, saving time and effort in circuit design.

➂ It lists various calculators including 555 Timer, Ohm's Law, Voltage Divider, LED Series Resistor, and more, all available for free use.

➀ Teradyne and Infineon Technologies have announced a strategic partnership;

➁ The partnership aims to advance power semiconductor testing;

➂ The collaboration is part of a strengthened relationship between the companies.

➀ Jayesh Ranjan, from Telangana's IT and Commerce Department, discusses how Telangana's electronics and semiconductor ecosystem has grown and the challenges it faces.

➁ Despite the lack of a wet port, Telangana offers incentives such as land allotment discounts, subsidies, and employment-based incentives to attract semiconductor and ESDM companies.

➂ The state aims to position itself as a global hub for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing with policies that focus on high-growth segments and fostering innovation.

➀ The semiconductor industry is expected to see significant expansion in 2025 with plans to start construction on 18 new fabrication plants (fabs).

➁ According to SEMI's World Fab Forecast, the industry is projected to grow to $697 billion in 2025, marking an 11.2% increase from 2024.

➂ Some of these fabs are scheduled for production in 2026 or later.

➀ The Physical-Technical Federal Agency (PTB) has established a new Competence Center 'Artificial Intelligence and Metrology' (KI-Met) to consolidate its activities related to artificial intelligence.

➁ PTB has been involved in research questions related to AI for several years and is focusing on creating synergies and exchanging knowledge with stakeholders from politics, industry, and standardization.

➂ The new competence center aims to improve the perception of PTB as a competent partner in AI and potentially become the first metrology institute worldwide to offer certification for AI algorithms.

➀ The project 'DynaviL' has been launched at Hochschule Kempten to research wireless dynamic charging for electric vehicles, which will be designed for a spatially extended area for the first time.

➁ The project is funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy under the 'Electrical Systems' program with around €436,000.

➂ Two use cases are being demonstrated: autonomous shuttles and industrial vehicles. The goal is to develop a cost-effective solution that can be applied to both use cases.

➀ The January 2025 issue of Electronics For You features a cover story titled 'What Does 2025 Hold In Store For Us?'

➁ The issue includes articles on direct-to-mobile technology solutions, illuminating fashion with electronic track printed dresses, choosing the right cloud platform for IoT protocols, and interviews with industry leaders.

➂ It also covers DIY projects like an IoT smart meter with a dashboard, op-amp-based vehicle theft detector, and an ESP32-powered audio-visual siren.

➀ Leading Chinese semiconductor equipment makers reported significant revenue growth in 2024.

➁ AMEC, ACM, and Naura saw increases in sales and profitability despite increased R&D spending.

➂ The growth is attributed to the increasing demand for chipmaking tools and the construction of new fabs in China.

➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS is working on a project called FA2IR with partners to develop solutions for using digital tools for fault analysis.

➁ The project aims to automate AI-assisted analysis to reduce subjectivity, shorten development times, and improve product quality.

➂ The initiative seeks to create comprehensive and fully integrated environments for processing and managing digital data, algorithms, methods, and models for machine learning that are globally applicable and can be dynamically expanded.

➀ Two research projects, KI-AmaR and XRai Vision, are receiving funding to develop AI-assisted systems for complex repairs and the use of XR technologies in industrial processes.

➁ The KI-AmaR project aims to enable complex repairs without specialized training using a mobile smart factory equipped with a 3D printer.

➂ The XRai Vision project focuses on supporting companies in adopting Extended Reality (XR) technologies like AR and VR to improve their workflows and productivity.

➀ ITSA reported that Q4 orders in 2024 were the highest since Q2 2022, despite a -4% decrease in revenues year-on-year.

➁ Market segments showed varied performance, with Broadcast up 83%, Medical +48%, Communication +29%, and Mil/Aero +4%.

➂ The UK connector market remained stable in 2024, but 2025 is expected to be cautious with flat revenues and minimal growth.

➀ Hua Hong Semiconductor, China's second-largest chip foundry, has appointed Bai Peng as its president to focus on advanced logic chip production.

➁ Bai Peng, with over three decades of experience at Intel, will help Hua Hong shift towards more advanced semiconductor production technologies.

➂ Hua Hong is expanding its production capabilities to include 40nm and above, aiming to become a key player in both legacy and advanced chip markets.

➀ Cadence announces its plan to acquire Secure-IC, a leader in embedded security IP platforms.

➁ The acquisition aims to enhance Cadence's existing portfolio with Secure-IC's advanced security solutions and tools.

➂ Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.