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 CyberPowerPC is addressing the missing ROPs issue in NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs by testing each unit before shipping.
➁ The company is ensuring every RTX 50 series powered desktop gaming PC is tested for the correct amount of ROPs before they ship out to customers.
➂ NVIDIA has confirmed the issue, advising RTX 50 owners to contact their AIB manufacturer for a replacement.
➀ NVIDIA确认Blackwell Ultra和Vera Rubin AI架构进展顺利，预计在GTC 2025上将有重大宣布；
➁ 尽管初期有延误，但生产已加速，保持了年度发布节奏；
➂ 新一代Rubin AI GPU将采用先进的HBM4内存，SK hynix、三星和美光等合作伙伴参与其中。
➀ SK hynix has achieved a 70% yield rate on its HBM4 12-Hi memory, which is set to be used in NVIDIA's upcoming Rubin R100 AI GPUs.
➁ The test yield is an indicator that can be used to make estimations on the actual future yield rate, with SK hynix aiming for a yield upwards and into the late 90% range.
➂ TSMC, as a key partner, is expected to expand its CoWoS advanced packaging capacity to handle the large Rubin chip demand.
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 NVIDIA is reportedly using scarcity marketing for its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, creating an impression of shortage despite sufficient inventory.
➁ The real reason for the low availability of the GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs is that NVIDIA is engaging in 'scarcity marketing', controlling the supply and not releasing the GPUs.
➂ The GPUs are expected to be released in large quantities by April or May.
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.
➀ Samsung Vice Chairman Jeon Young-hyun met with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to discuss supplying 8-Hi HBM3E memory for AI GPUs.
➁ Despite delays, Samsung aims for certification by early 2025, while SK hynix has taken most of NVIDIA's requests.
➂ Samsung was expecting to have its HBM3E memory quality certification achieved by 2H 2024, but it missed that by a long shot.
➀ Samsung's top chip executive visited Nvidia's headquarters in the US;
➁ He brought a sample of the company's latest 1b DRAM;
➂ The purpose of the visit was to discuss the potential use of the improved DRAM for HBM.
➀ NVIDIA的GeForce RTX 5090显卡需求旺盛，但库存有限；
➁ 为了应对需求，NVIDIA利用多余的TSMC产能生产更多的RTX 50系列GPU；
➂ 预计RTX 5090的供应量将显著增加，影响黄牛；
➃ 即将推出的产品包括RTX 5070 Ti、RTX 5070和RTX 5060。
➀ NVIDIA和MediaTek正在合作开发一款新的AI智能手机芯片和基于Arm架构的AI PC处理器，预计将在2025年Computex上发布。
➁ 这项合作旨在加强NVIDIA在定制芯片市场的地位。
➂ AI PC芯片将采用TSMC的3nm工艺和Blackwell架构。
➀ According to Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, AI is more likely to augment jobs than fully replace them, automating up to 80% of tasks.
➁ Huang compares this shift to the early invention of electricity, heralding the beginning of a new Industrial Revolution.
➂ He suggests that AI advancements are outpacing Moore's Law, with computing power increasing by a million times in 10 years.
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 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.
➀ The GeForce RTX 50 Series launch faced issues with pricing and availability, with both the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 selling out quickly.
➁ Retailers received limited stock, and scalpers exacerbated the situation, leading to significant price increases.
➂ MSI and ASUS have raised prices by up to 70% over MSRP, causing consumer frustration.
➀ AMD plans to reveal details about the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT at a press conference in late February 2025.
➁ The event will cover specs, pricing, and performance, focusing on improved ray-tracing and AI-enhanced FSR 4 Super Resolution.
➂ The launch is expected in March, following NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti releases.
➀ Overclockers UK retailer has sold out of RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards.
➁ New RTX 5080 is expected to arrive in 2-6 weeks, while RTX 5090 is expected in 3-16 weeks.
➂ NVIDIA is controlling the distribution of chips, causing stock issues among partners.
➀ The ASUS AI POD, featuring the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 platform, is set for March 2025 shipping.
➁ It boasts 26 NVIDIA GRACE CPUs, 72 Blackwell GPUs, and advanced cooling, offering significant AI performance enhancements.
➂ Designed for data centers, it supports large-scale AI training and inference, with ASUS providing full-service solutions.
➀ Thermal Grizzly introduces KryoSheet graphene pads for custom water-cooling on the GeForce RTX 5090.
➁ These pads are designed to replace thermal paste for modders who want to install the GPU and PCB inside a custom water block.
➂ The KryoSheet pad comes with a TG Kapton Insulation Sheet for installation.
➀ DeepSeek is rising to a leading position in global AI chatbot rankings, as customers shift away from OpenAI's ChatGPT.
➁ The AI market is experiencing significant changes due to the introduction of DeepSeek, causing fluctuations in stock values and probes into potential trade violations.
➂ Data shows that ChatGPT's user base in the US has decreased while DeepSeek's has surged, indicating a shift in user preference.
