➀ The ASRock Rack TURIN2D16-2T is designed to handle high-end server processors with dual AMD EPYC 9005 CPUs and sixteen DDR5 slots.
➁ It features an EEB form factor, providing ample space for the large SP5 CPU sockets and PCIe connectivity.
➂ Despite its size, it offers five PCIe x16 slots, with support for Gen4 and Gen5, and also CXL 2.0, making it a powerful server platform.
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 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.
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 Micron is sampling its first Gen5 client SSD based on its G9 TLC NAND;
➁ The PCIe 4600 SSD offers sequential read speeds of 14.5 GB/s and write speeds of 12.0 GB/s;
➂ The SSD reduces load times by up to 62% compared to Gen4, enhancing energy efficiency by 107%.
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 Seco将在3月份的嵌入式世界展会上推出基于Intel Processor N系列的计算机模块；
➁ 这些处理器被称为Twin Lake，具有多达八个'Efficiency'核心，针对6至15W的功耗应用；
➂ SOM-SMARC-TWL具有SMARC（智能移动架构）外形尺寸，提供2x NBase-T、2x USB 3.2 Gen 2、6x USB 2.0和4x PCIe Gen 3通道等连接选项；
➃ SOM-COMe-CT6-TWL是类似处理器板，但采用COM Express Type 6 Compact外形尺寸。
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 A supply update from OCUK indicates that users who've purchased an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 might need to wait up to 16 weeks to receive their GPU.
➁ The high demand and limited stock have caused RTX 50 GPUs to sell out almost instantly after launch.
➂ OCUK has halted pre-orders for the RTX 50 series cards, with a wait time of 3 to 16 weeks for the RTX 5090 and 2 to 6 weeks for the RTX 5080.
➀ Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 FE has been reported to have instability issues;
➁ The problem may be related to the multi-PCB design of the card;
➂ PCIe 5.0 signal integrity is suspected to be the cause of the issue.
➀ Asus recently introduced a new feature called Q-Release Slim, which allows users to easily remove their GPU without dealing with bulky CPU coolers or large fingers.
➁ However, new reports suggest that this feature could potentially damage the GPU's PCIe connector, causing visible wear and tear after frequent use.
➂ The issue appears to be related to a metallic piece on the motherboard's PCIe slot that scrapes against the GPU's connector during removal.
➀ Microchip Technology recently introduced the PCI100x family of PCIe Gen 4.0 switches designed for automotive, industrial, and data center environments.
➁ These switches offer robust scalability, reliability, and low-latency connectivity for modern High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems.
➂ They feature advanced error reporting, containment, and synthesis functions, supporting various temperature ratings and are suitable for diverse applications.
