➀ MIT engineers have developed a method to create thin electronic 'skins' that could lead to devices like sensors and imaging systems without cooling systems, potentially useful for night-vision glasses and autonomous driving in foggy conditions.

➁ The method involves growing semiconductor materials using remote epitaxy, allowing the film to peel off and be reused, which may extend to other types of electronics.

➂ Researchers are exploring the application of this technology in full night-vision systems and other areas such as environmental and biological sensing, as well as space signal detection.

➀ The 45th Symposium on VLSI Technology & Circuits will be held in Kyoto, Japan from June 8-12, 2025;

➁ Topics include DRAM technology innovation, VLSI for AI growth, and challenges in semiconductor design technologies;

➂ The program features joint focus sessions, short courses, and panel discussions on sustainability and education.

➀ G.Skill unveiled a new 256GB DDR5 memory kit with four 64GB modules, reaching DDR5-6000 speed at CL32.

➁ The kit is designed for AMD Ryzen systems with EXPO support, similar to Intel XMP.

➂ G.Skill tested the kit on various motherboards and CPUs, achieving speeds up to DDR5-7000.

➀ This article provides a quick guide on how to display CXL memory in a system;

➁ It explains the process of identifying CXL memory devices using various commands like lscpu, lspci, and numactl;

➂ The guide also covers how to view the CXL memory topology and latencies using lstopo and ndctl.

➀ This article provides a quick look at a generic 48GB DDR5-5600 ECC UDIMM kit from Mem-Store on eBay. The kit was purchased for its affordability and was tested in 96GB and 192GB configurations.

➁ The modules were found to work well in various server and workstation configurations, despite the generic nature of the components.

➂ The author discusses the pros and cons of using such affordable memory modules, highlighting the potential for cost savings but also the risk of reliability issues.

➀ TrendForce表示，美国关税的未来走向将是影响下半年内存供需和定价的关键因素；

➁ 90天的宽限期暂时缓解了因新关税壁垒导致的需求损失担忧，但美国贸易政策方向的持续不确定性使得内存买家更加谨慎——通过增加DRAM和NAND库存水平作为应对供应风险的缓冲；

➂ 这种积极的库存积累扩大了第二季度的DRAM和NAND Flash预期合同价格上涨，但这种上涨可能是短暂的，因为美国品牌和出口商的需求，他们对关税变化更为敏感，已经大量提前到第一季度，打破了季节性趋势。

➀ JEDEC has published the official HBM4 specification under JESD238, a new memory standard designed to meet the growing demands of AI, high-performance computing, and data centers.

➁ The HBM4 standard doubles the bandwidth and efficiency over its predecessor, HBM3, with support for transfer speeds of up to 8 Gb/s across a 2048-bit interface.

➂ The new standard introduces power efficiency improvements and maintains compatibility with existing HBM3 controllers, allowing for more flexible system designs.

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ ASUS and G.Skill collaborate to set a new DDR5 frequency record at DDR5-12772;

➁ The record was achieved using SK hynix's binned memory chips and an ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard;

➂ The record was set with extreme liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling, which is not suitable for everyday use.

➀ This article discusses the insights gained from Helen Duncan, CEO of Blueshift Memory, in the CHIIPS Podcast Episode 4;

➁ Duncan shares her career journey as an engineer and journalist, and her leadership at Blueshift Memory, which introduced non-von Neumann technology to enhance processing speeds;

➂ The article highlights her role in the AI revolution and the impact of her company's technology.

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ This article provides a quick look at the V-Color 96GB DDR5-5600 ECC UDIMM kit, which includes two 48GB modules for a total of 96GB. The kit is priced at $399 and offers a good balance of capacity and cost compared to other options.

➁ The review highlights the advantages of using this kit in lower-cost servers and workstations that support ECC UDIMMs but not ECC RDIMMs.

➂ The author mentions that while the kit is not cheap, it is a better option compared to the more expensive 32GB Micron DIMMs with less capacity.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。

➀ Today's deal features the 32GB Patriot Viper Venom DDR5 6000 RGB RAM for $79, ideal for AM5 Ryzen gaming systems;

➁ The 32GB RAM consists of 2x 16GB sticks with RGB lighting and tight timings;

➂ This deal offers great value compared to other high-speed RAM options, with a focus on performance and price balance.

➀ Hamamatsu Photonics Europe has launched NZConnectMD Scan, an image acquisition platform for digital pathology workflows.

➁ The software allows for centralized control of multiple NanoZoomer MD Series scanners.

➂ Key features include barcode-based slide tracking, workflow balancing, and space optimization.

➀ Ferroelectric Memory Co. (FMC) and Neumonda are reestablishing DRAM+ production in Germany.

➁ The new DRAM+ memory uses FeRAM technology with hafnium oxide for non-volatility and high capacity.

➂ FMC's technology aims to improve energy efficiency and data retention while maintaining DRAM performance.

➀ G.Skill has announced two new high-speed and high-capacity DDR5 memory kits;

➁ The kits are designed for AMD's AM5 platform and Intel's Arrow Lake platform;

➂ The 128GB DDR5-8000 kit is said to be the world's first of its kind, while the 64GB DDR5-9000 kit offers exceptional speed.