Recent #Software news in the semiconductor industry

6 months ago

➀ The FH Kiel team has developed an interactive mathematics practice platform called mintSH to help reduce dropout rates in STEM programs.

➁ The platform offers over 2,000 practice problems from applied mathematics fields including engineering sciences, computer science, and inductive statistics.

➂ During the pilot phase, about 850 STEM students from three universities in Schleswig-Holstein used mintSH, receiving positive feedback from both students and teachers.

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6 months ago

➀ Cyberagentur, an organization dedicated to cybersecurity innovation in Germany, has signed contracts with five companies for the 'Ecosystem of Verifiably Secure IT' (ÖvIT) research program.

➁ The program aims to verify the formal security of IT systems and establish a network of experts and users to enhance IT security.

➂ The initiative includes collaborations with international partners, such as Barkhausen Institut gGmbH and QBayLogic B. V., and aims to foster a community of researchers, providers, and users.

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6 months ago
➀ Nvidia introduces the Blackwell architecture for creators and professionals, focusing on video, image, and audio editing, 3D rendering, and more; ➁ AI and machine learning advancements, including the new LLM Flux and 3D scene-guided image generation; ➂ Improved video codec support and performance, with triple NVENC blocks on the RTX 5090 and enhanced AV1 and HEVC quality.
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➀ The U.S. government announced stricter restrictions on AI exports to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, while maintaining unrestricted exports to its closest allies. ➁ U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in AI development and chip design. ➂ The new rules will not come into effect for 120 days, allowing for potential revision by the incoming administration.
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➀ Siemens for Startups is a program designed to empower early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups by accelerating innovation and streamlining development processes. ➁ The program includes three pillars: Connect, Collaborate, and Empower, aiming to provide startups with access to global markets, advanced capabilities, and essential software tools. ➃ Siemens partners with AWS to enhance the program, offering startups advanced software, generative AI, and cloud services, enabling them to bring their ideas to life quickly and drive industry transformation.
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7 months ago
➀ The editor discusses the re-alignment of STH's focus and platforms, including the main site, forums, YouTube, and Labs. ➁ The challenges faced in expanding content and resources for larger projects, such as the Olympics and xAI Colossus videos. ➂ The editor's hope to continue bringing larger pieces to the community while improving average content quality and reaching new audiences. ➃ The team is looking to scale and hiring in Scottsdale, with a focus on expanding the YouTube channel and evolving the Axautik Group's content.
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➀ Arm在诉讼中未能获得其最想要的结果,即禁止高通在PC芯片组中使用Nuvia设计的基于Arm的核心;➁ 虽然陪审团未能就Nuvia是否违反了与Arm的许可条款达成一致意见,但Arm有机会进行重审;➂ 高通律师出示了一份由Arm首席执行官撰写的策略文件,其中设想Arm建造自己的芯片,这可能是Arm业务模式的一个重大转变。
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1. Adobe's strong financials and efficient operations position it for continued growth despite recent share sell-offs; 2. Fiscal year 2024 Q4 results exceeded expectations, but shares declined due to lowered guidance and concerns about AI investments paying off; 3. Adobe's valuation is attractive, trading below historical averages, and potential returns could be double digits if growth targets are met.
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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.
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➀ Crypto Quantique has upgraded its QuarkLink IoT platform with a hybrid post-quantum cryptographic algorithm; ➁ The platform reduces the time and expense of implementing security functions in embedded devices by up to 10X; ➂ The hybrid key encapsulation mechanism combines X25519 with Kyber (ML-KEM) for both current and future security.
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➀ Scientists and engineers from UKAEA and the University of Bristol have created the world's first carbon-14 diamond battery; ➁ The battery leverages the radioactive isotope carbon-14 to produce a diamond battery with a potential lifespan of thousands of years; ➂ The technology could be used in medical devices and extreme environments, providing continuous power for decades.
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➀ Researchers from City University of Hong Kong have observed a new vortex electric field with potential applications in enhancing future electronic, magnetic, and optical devices; ➁ The research, published in Science, could lead to improved memory stability and computing speed, as well as impact quantum computing, spintronics, and nanotechnology fields; ➂ The team developed an innovative ice-assisted transfer technique to create twisted bilayers with a wide range of twist angles, leading to the discovery of a 2D quasicrystal that may enhance various device capabilities.
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