Recent #HPC news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago

➀ A non-destructive X-ray imaging method with a 12-nm beam analyzed structural deformations in nanosheets used in Gate-All-Around Field Effect Transistors (GAAFETs);

➁ Two deformation mechanisms were identified: long-range (lattice mismatch and edge relaxation) and short-range (linked to nanosheet layering);

➂ IBM and Brookhaven's NSLS-II collaboration provides insights to enhance reliability and performance prediction for nanoscale electronics.

3D ICHPCsemiconductor
3 months ago

➀ The Fraunhofer FHR Institute invites the public to an open house on June 29, 2025, showcasing its pioneering TIRA space observation radar system housed in the world's largest radome, which enables precise tracking of space objects;

➀ Visitors can explore 500 m² of exhibitions on radar and sensor technologies used in space surveillance, defense, traffic optimization, environmental protection, and industrial quality control, alongside interactive activities for children;

➂ The event is free and open to all without registration, featuring on-site food/drinks and requiring valid ID entry security checks.

HPCautomotivesemiconductor
3 months ago

① AMD launched the EPYC 4005 Series processors to address the server needs of SMBs and IT service providers, offering enterprise-level performance with cost efficiency;

② Built on the AM5 socket, these processors support PCIe 5.0, DDR5, and outperform Intel’s 6th Gen Xeon 6300P by up to 1.83x in benchmarks;

③ Partners like Lenovo and Supermicro highlight their energy efficiency and scalability for modern IT infrastructure and AI readiness.

AMDHPCcpu
3 months ago

➀ IonQ acquires Oxford Ionics for $1.08 billion to advance quantum computing, aiming to develop 256-qubit systems by 2025 and 2 million qubits by 2030;

➁ The deal combines Oxford Ionics' ion-trap chip technology with IonQ's quantum stack, targeting fault-tolerant systems for enterprise applications;

➂ Both companies will expand UK operations and maintain partnerships with governments, focusing on fields like defense and pharmaceuticals.

HPCQuantum Computingsemiconductor
3 months ago

➀ Global semiconductor sales in April 2025 reached $57 billion, up 22.7% YoY and 2.5% MoM, marking the first monthly growth in 2025;

➀ Yearly growth was driven by strong demand in the Americas (44.4% YoY) and Asia Pacific (23.1% YoY), with AI, cloud infrastructure, and advanced consumer electronics as key drivers;

③ The WSTS forecasts 11.2% annual growth in 2025 ($700.9 billion) and projects sales to reach $760.7 billion in 2026.

AIHPCsemiconductor
3 months ago

➀ Lockheed Martin is developing "AI Fight Club," a virtual simulation environment to test AI models in realistic warfare scenarios across air, land, sea, and space;

➁ The platform allows third parties to evaluate AI systems using Department of Defense standards, fostering innovation and identifying vulnerabilities;

➂ Competitions starting in late 2025 will pit AI models against each other, with results guiding future military AI development.

AIHPCLockheed Martin
3 months ago

➀ Researchers demonstrated that even small-scale quantum computers can enhance machine learning algorithms through a photonic quantum processor experiment;

➁ The study, involving the University of Vienna and international collaborators, showed quantum-enhanced kernel-based machine learning outperforming classical counterparts in specific tasks with fewer errors;

➂ Photonic quantum platforms also exhibited potential energy efficiency advantages, addressing rising energy demands in traditional machine learning workflows.

AIHPCQuantum Computing
3 months ago

➀ Researchers developed a TAMP-based algorithm (cuTAMP) that uses GPU-accelerated parallel computing to evaluate thousands of packing solutions simultaneously;

➁ This method reduces decision-making time to seconds, enabling efficient packing of varied objects in tight spaces without prior training;

➂ Demonstrated in real robots and simulations, the approach shows versatility for industrial tasks and potential integration with AI language models.

AIHPCrobots
3 months ago

➀ Luisa Petti, an expert in sustainable electronics, has been awarded Germany’s prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Professorship and will join RWTH Aachen to bridge neuromorphic computing and bioelectronics;

➁ Her research focuses on eco-friendly materials and printing technologies to develop recyclable sensors and reduce the carbon footprint of AI systems;

➂ Funded with up to €5 million, her work aims to advance flexible integrated circuits and promote environmental sustainability in applications like healthcare and precision agriculture.

AIHPCsemiconductor
3 months ago

➀ UK physicists at Loughborough University created the world's smallest platinum violin (13x35 microns) using nanolithography as a testbed for advanced memory device research;

➁ The team utilized a thermal scanning probe microscope to etch nanostructures, enabling progress in heat-sensitive storage and nanoscale magnetic sensors;

➂ This breakthrough highlights nanolithography's potential to extend traditional computing technologies amid slowing Moore's Law.

HPCmemorysemiconductor
3 months ago

➀ A team from TU Delft developed an AI drone that defeated human champions at the A2RL Drone Championship 2025 in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such achievement.

➁ The drone’s AI uses a deep neural network to send control commands directly to motors, bypassing traditional controllers, improving efficiency and pushing physical limits.

➂ This breakthrough has implications for autonomous systems, including delivery drones and self-driving vehicles, showcasing AI’s potential in real-world applications.

AIHPCautomotive
3 months ago

➀ Fraunhofer IIS developed JPEG XS, a low-latency, energy-efficient compression standard for high-quality video transmission, earning the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize;

➁ The codec enables real-time 8K video transfer via IP networks, supporting professional media production, autonomous driving, and VR/AR applications with minimal quality loss;

➂ JPEG XS reduces hardware costs and infrastructure complexity, positioning it as a key technology for industries requiring real-time visual data processing.

HPCautomotivesemiconductor
3 months ago

➀ Dr. Costanza Lucia Manganelli will lead IHP's new junior research group focused on Computational Materials Engineering, leveraging her expertise in material science and silicon photonics;

➁ The group's MODoMAT project aims to develop a comprehensive modeling platform integrating mechanical, optical, and electrical properties of semiconductor materials to optimize device performance and accelerate R&D for applications in power electronics, quantum computing, and autonomous driving;

➂ Funded internally for up to five years, the initiative supports young scientists in high-risk, strategy-aligned research, with plans to transition to third-party funding in later stages.

HPCresearchsemiconductor
3 months ago

➀ TUM ranks 7th globally in the 2025 "Digital Leaders in Higher Education" ranking by Emerging, making it the only EU university in the top 10;

➁ TUM secures 4th place in Computer Science and Digital Entrepreneurship, sharing the spotlight with institutions like Cambridge and MIT;

➂ The university also excels in employability rankings, student satisfaction, and Munich's recognition as a top student city.

AIHPCSoftware
3 months ago

➀ Loughborough University physicists created a platinum violin measuring 35 microns long using nanotechnology to demonstrate their new nanolithography system's capabilities;

➁ The process involved thermal scanning probe lithography with a NanoFrazor machine, depositing platinum on a resist-coated chip to form the microscopic structure;

➂ The system supports research into advanced materials for next-gen computing, including energy-efficient data storage and processing methods.

HPCNanotechnologysemiconductor
3 months ago

➀ TSMC's A16 (1.6nm) wafer prices may surge to $45,000, marking a 50% increase over N2 (2nm) nodes;

➁ Backside Power Delivery Network (BSPDN) technology drives higher costs, benefiting AI/HPC chips but requiring complex manufacturing steps;

➂ Chip development costs for N2 nodes could reach $725 million, limiting adoption to major players like Apple, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm.

2nmHPCTSMC
3 months ago

➀ Broadcom launched the Tomahawk 6 series switch ASICs, supporting 102.4Tbps bandwidth and up to 64 ports of 1.6TbE, marking the transition to terabit Ethernet;

➁ The chips enable both scale-up configurations (e.g., connecting HBM4 memory across 512 XPUs) and scale-out architectures for AI clusters, reducing network tiers and latency;

➂ Features like Global Load Balancing 2.0, Cognitive Routing, and enhanced telemetry optimize data flow and cost efficiency, positioning Broadcom as a key player amid competition with NVIDIA in AI infrastructure.

AIBroadcomHPC
3 months ago

➀ Broadcom's Tomahawk 6 switch series delivers 102.4 Tbps switching capacity, doubling current Ethernet switch bandwidth, targeting AI networks with 100G/200G SerDes and co-packaged optics (CPO);

➁ It supports AI cluster interconnects for over one million XPUs, featuring Cognitive Routing 2.0 for dynamic load balancing and adaptive flow control tailored for AI workloads like mixture-of-expert models;

➂ Compliant with Ultra Ethernet Consortium standards, the switch enables scalable, low-latency networks for AI training/inference and integrates with open ecosystems like OCP's SUE Framework for flexible cluster configurations.

AIBroadcomHPC
3 months ago

➀ Cornelis Networks launched the CN5000 series, a 400Gbps Omni-Path solution targeting AI and HPC markets, offering liquid/air-cooled director-class switches and low-latency SuperNICs;

➁ The new architecture emphasizes zero-congestion networking to optimize GPU utilization in AI clusters, with production availability starting Q3 2025;

➂ The company revealed a roadmap integrating UltraEthernet by 2026-2027, positioning itself as an alternative to NVIDIA's InfiniBand and challenging Broadcom/Marvell in Ethernet switching.

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