Recent #NVIDIA news in the semiconductor industry

9 months ago

➀ Silex Technology America, Inc. has launched the SX-PCEBE, the world's first embedded radio module supporting Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.3.

➁ The module is equipped with Qualcomm’s QCC2076 SoC and supports dual-band simultaneous operation across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz.

➂ It is designed for AI-driven devices and works seamlessly on platforms like NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and NXP.

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➀ Many enthusiasts have been unable to purchase RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 graphics cards since their launch last month; ➁ Nvidia has introduced a 'Verified Priority Access' program to prevent scalpers from buying up Founders Edition cards; ➂ The program is available to a limited number of verified GeForce gamers and creators in the US with accounts registered before January 30th.
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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.

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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.

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➀ Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 supply is expected to be 'stupidly high' next month as excess yields from TSMC's GB200 wafers are repurposed for consumer-grade GB202 chips.

➁ The demand for data center GB200 chips fell short of Nvidia's projections, leading to the reallocation of wafers.

➂ This change reflects the shift in focus from data center to consumer-grade GPUs, with almost 90% of Nvidia's revenue coming from data center offerings.

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➀ Custom GeForce RTX 5070 Ti models from NVIDIA's partners are listed at Micro Center, with most priced above the MSRP of $749;

➁ Only one model, a factory overclocked PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, is priced at $750;

➂ The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti was announced with a launch MSRP of $749, $50 less than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's launch price;

➃ Prices range from $899.99 to $1,009.99 for various models;

➄ The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti doesn't release to retail for another five days, and initial inventories may sell out quickly.

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➀ Nvidia has removed supercapacitor shelves from its GB300 NVL72 design due to technical and mass-production challenges.

➁ The decision may influence CSPs' future adoption of supercapacitors.

➂ Nvidia is exploring alternative energy storage capacitors for power shelves.

➃ Musashi's goal to reach 6.5 million units annually by 2026 is being monitored.

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9 months ago

➀ A blog post titled 'The Short Case for Nvidia Stock' gained over 500,000 views in 24 hours, despite the author not being a prominent figure in the investment community.

➁ The post linked DeepSeek's technical details to Nvidia's valuation, sparking a debate on Nvidia's future.

➂ Despite a significant drop in Nvidia's stock value, investors like Cathie Wood and Aswath Damodaran remain optimistic, highlighting the company's strengths and the evolving AI market.

➃ The article discusses the challenges Nvidia faces, such as in the AI chip market and the impact of DeepSeek's technology.

➄ It also examines Nvidia's competitive advantages, including cost-effectiveness and system architecture.

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➀ Several reports indicate that RTX 5090 FE GPUs are melting their power cables despite Nvidia's earlier claims that the issue affecting RTX 4090 GPUs would not recur.

➁ A Redditor posted images of their Asus RTX 5080 GPU suffering from a melted connector during normal use.

➂ The user experienced a red light on the GPU, indicating an improperly seated pin, and found that the power connector had melted on the PSU side.

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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.

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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.

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