➀ PCI-SIG发布了PCIe 7.0规范的最终草案v0.9，供成员审查。
➁ PCIe 7.0旨在为数据密集型市场提供128 GT/s的原始比特率和高达512 GB/s的双向传输速度。
➂ 该规范将支持超大规模数据中心、高性能计算、军事/航空航天、人工智能和机器学习等新兴应用。
Recent #PCIe news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Neil Druckmann discussed the evolving role of storytelling in video games with screenwriter Alex Garland, reflecting on the challenges and inspirations around narratives in games.
➁ Games like BioShock and The Last of Us demonstrated the full capability of narrative in gaming, challenging the industry's skepticism.
➂ Druckmann shared his early inspirations for narrative-driven games, including Monkey Island 2 and Half-Life 2.
➀ Reputable leaker Billbil-Kun reports that Death Stranding 2 pre-orders are expected to start in March, with a release date likely announced at SXSW 2025.
➁ The game will have a Standard Edition at $69.99 and a Collector's Edition at $229.
➂ The leak also confirms that Death Stranding 2 will launch with a physical Standard Edition, priced at $69.99 USD / 69.99 EUR, along with a Collector's Edition planned for North America and Europe, retailing at $229 USD.
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 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 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 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 MSI 将在 2025 年第二季度推出基于 AMD B850 的主板，针对预算型游戏电脑市场；
➁ 这些主板包括 MPG B850I Edge WIFI 和 B850 Gaming PLUS WIFI PZ 等型号，支持 Ryzen X3D 处理器，并具有先进的 I/O 连接性、Wi-Fi 7、Gen5 PCIe 和 5GbE 以太网；
➂ MSI 的新 B850 系列主板将包括支持 Wi-Fi 7、Gen5 PCIe 和 M.2 SSD 插槽的最新 I/O 连接性，以及 CPU 和 RAM 超频等功能。
➀ The PCI-SIG has released version 0.7 of the PCIe 7.0 specifications for member approval; ➁ PCIe 7.0 will double the bandwidth of PCIe 6.0, offering 128GT/s and 512GB/s bi-directionally on an x16 connection; ➂ PCIe 7.0 will use PAM4 signaling, improve power efficiency, and maintain backward compatibility.
➀ Data security is crucial for PCIe due to increasing digital attack threats; ➁ Technologies like SPDM and CMA are crucial for enabling secure communication in PCIe; ➂ Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) enhances the security framework of PCIe by providing strong security with smaller key sizes.
➀ 35ELEMENTS致力于通过开发立方氮化镓半导体材料来帮助实现碳中和；➁ 公司计划在两年内在兼容CMOS的Si(100)衬底上扩大其材料规模，并寻求与代工厂的合作；➂ 35ELEMENTS拥有立方氮化镓材料的独家专利，并计划制造高效的光发射器，如创新型绿色发光二极管。
➀ Intel's shift to a more transparent strategy in technology announcements; ➁ The competition between Intel's PowerVia and TSMC's Super Power Rail; ➂ Andy Grove's philosophy of maintaining a 'healthy amount of paranoia'.
➀ A class-action lawsuit alleges that UnitedHealthcare uses a faulty algorithm to deny patient coverage, filed by two now-deceased individuals. ➁ UnitedHealthcare CEO Brain Thompson was killed in Midtown Manhattan earlier this week, and the suspect is currently on the run. ➂ The lawsuit claims UnitedHealthcare pushed employees to use an algorithm with a 90% error rate to deny coverage.
➀ The rise of RISC-V cores and the challenges of certification; ➁ The role of Breker Verification Systems in the certification process; ➂ The complexity of certifying RISC-V ISA implementations and the efforts of RISC-V International.
➀ Ollie Jones emphasizes customer focus at Sondrel, ensuring high-quality personal service in custom chip delivery; ➁ Sondrel expands into the American market after establishing a strong reputation in Europe and Israel; ➂ The company differentiates itself by providing tailored services for complex chip designs.
➀ Google is rumored to switch to TSMC's N3E process for Tensor G5; ➁ The report also clarifies that Google has chosen not to use 2nm technology for Tensor G6; ➂ The move could impact the competition in the AI and smartphone chip markets.
➀ ASUS launches Thunderbolt 5 add-in card with up to 120Gbps bandwidth; ➁ Supports DisplayPort 2.1 with PCIe 4.0 interface; ➂ Features single 6-pin PCIe power connector and up to 130W USB-PD support.
➀ Intel and AMD are testing 12V-2x6 PCIe power connectors for their next-gen Radeon and Arc GPUs; ➁ The new standard is expected to be used in upcoming GPUs; ➂ Despite the new standard's benefits, Intel and AMD are hesitant to change due to the reliability of traditional connectors.
➀ Arm is exploring the feasibility of running LLMs on mobile devices; ➁ Arm's optimization techniques for LLMs on mobile; ➂ The importance of practical use cases for LLMs in mobile devices
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