➀ The Raspberry Pi 5 16GB offers a significant amount of RAM at $120, but its high price makes it a considered purchase for most. ➁ The device is compatible with all Raspberry Pi 5 add-ons and boasts powerful performance, but it requires a specific project to maximize its RAM. ➂ The review compares the 16GB model with others, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses in various tests, including web browsing, file compression, and gaming emulation.
Recent #PCIe news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Phison Electronics has launched the PS5028-E28 PCIe Gen5 SSD controller, the world's fastest with record-breaking speeds; ➁ The controller is built using TSMC's advanced 6nm process node, offering 14.5GB/s sequential read and write speeds; ➂ Phison also showcased the PS5031-E31T PCIe Gen5 SSD controller and the Pascari D205V Enterprise SSD, among other innovations.
➀ Seven new PCI IDs have been added to the Linux kernel for upcoming Intel processors; ➁ The leak suggests preliminary enablement for Panther Lake, Wildcat Lake, Nova Lake, and Razer Lake CPUs; ➂ The processors include various market segments and features, with some rumored to have up to 16 cores and Xe3-core-based iGPU.
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 Compute Express Link (CXL) technology is expected to move from a niche to mainstream use in 2025; ➁ CXL's support for memory expansion is a significant driver, with various server and memory solutions now available; ➂ CXL 2.0 and future generations of PCIe/CXL will enable more advanced use cases like switching and dynamic memory allocation.
➀ The ASRock Rack 6U8X-EGS2 H200 is a new NVIDIA HGX H200 8-GPU platform designed for AI training and inference. It features an Intel Xeon Scalable processor, 16 DDR5 DIMMs, and 12 drive bays with PCIe Gen5 and SATA options. The server also includes a custom motherboard design for PCIe switch and GPU connectivity. ➁ The review details the server's front and rear I/O, CPU, memory, and storage configurations. ➂ The ASRock Rack 6U8X-EGS2 H200 showcases ASRock's continued innovation in GPU compute platforms.
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 Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson breaks the record for data deadlift by lifting 282.624PB of SSDs; ➁ The event at SC24 in Atlanta showcases the collaboration between VDURA and Phison; ➂ Phison's Pascari D205V drives with 122.88TB capacity are featured.
➀ Enfabrica ACF-S, a Multi-Tbps SuperNIC, has been showcased at OCP Summit 2024; ➁ The chip integrates PCIe links and network links, aiming to improve network efficiency in GPU servers; ➂ The chip is expected to impact the future of GPU servers.
➀ The MSI MEG X870E Godlike motherboard is now available for $1,099; ➁ It supports DDR5-8400+ RAM and features five M.2 slots; ➂ It includes 10 GbE, Wi-Fi 7, and two USB 4.0 40 Gbps ports.
➀ The University of Siegen will host two major international conferences, CARV and MCPC 2025, focusing on future industrial challenges such as handling global disruptions in production and supply chains and developing intelligent systems for customized product manufacturing. ➁ The conferences will take place from September 9 to 12, 2025, with experts from around the world expected to discuss current developments and future challenges under the theme 'New Paradigms for Anticipated Uncertainty'. ➂ The two conferences, CARV and MCPC, will address complementary topics: CARV on agile and reconfigurable production systems and sustainable manufacturing processes, and MCPC on the use of digital technologies and product personalization through individual mass production.
➀ The Raspberry Pi SSD offers great compatibility and good speed; ➁ It comes in 256GB and 512GB capacities, with kits available; ➂ The drive provides a noticeable speed boost for general tasks on the Raspberry Pi 5.
➀ Introducing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer at an affordable price; ➁ Review highlights fast print speeds and excellent quality; ➂ Special discount available on Elegoo's website
➀ Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed new nanocomposite films from starch, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials; ➁ The films are made from abundant natural polymer starch and highly conductive MXene, with potential applications in electronics and sensing; ➂ The nanocomposites can be tailored for various uses, including wearable technology and healthcare, and are biodegradable.
➀ Samsung's 990 EVO Plus is a significant consumer SSD release, targeting high-performance drives; ➁ The drive offers a 4TB model, making it a competitor to QLC flash drives and E27T-based drives; ➂ Despite its late arrival and high price, the 990 EVO Plus is a strong drive for any system.
➀ Beelink has open-sourced its eGPU dock, the Beelink EX Docking Station, supporting PCIe 4.0 x8 for high performance; ➁ The dock was previously sold for $159 and is designed for use with Beelink's mini PCs; ➂ PCIe 4.0 x8 offers better performance compared to Thunderbolt or OCuLink, but requires compatible mini PCs.
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 Raspberry Pi introduces the new AI HAT+ with two variants, 13 and 26 TOPS; ➁ The HAT+ is based on Hailo-8 neural network inference accelerators; ➂ The 26 TOPS variant is designed for larger networks and can run multiple networks simultaneously.