➀ Softbank has acquired Ampere, an Arm-based server chip designer, for $6.5 billion.

➁ Ampere's technology originates from the Arm-based server processors of Applied Micro Circuit Corp (AMCC), which was acquired by MACOM in 2016.

➂ Softbank's acquisition of Ampere aligns with its mission to build AI chips and its recent purchase of Graphcore to enhance IC design expertise.

➀ Micron and SK hynix unveil new LPDDR5X SOCAMM memory modules;

➁ The modules are designed for AI and low-power servers, debuting on Nvidia GB300 systems;

➂ The memory offers high capacity, performance, and low power consumption.

➀ Nvidia的年度GPU技术大会（GTC）正在举行，黄仁勋将发表主题演讲。

➁ 预计黄仁勋将宣布Blackwell 300 AI GPU和更多产品。

➂ B300系列AI GPU预计将在今年下半年推出，下一代Rubin AI GPU预计将于2026年推出。

➀ Researchers developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver mRNA encoding the KRAS G12D neoantigen and cGAMP to reprogram the liver's immune environment and generate an antitumor response against metastatic pancreatic cancer.

➁ The LNPs successfully activated the type I interferon pathway, leading to the generation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells capable of recognizing and attacking metastatic cancer cells.

➂ The study suggests that combining KRAS mRNA with a STING agonist strengthens the immune response against PDAC and offers a more effective approach than traditional immunotherapies.

➀ Ed reflects on the sources of €1trn and his strategy to secure a share of it;

➁ Ed discusses the possibility of the US raising €800 billion for 'ReArm Europe' and €200 billion for 'InvestAI';

➂ Ed's assignment to the EU as 'Digital Envoy' and his plan to spend on meals and indulgences to identify influential figures in the spending of the funds.

➀ A research team led by Professor Kyu-Young Park from POSTECH has developed technology to significantly increase the lifespan and energy density of electric vehicle (EV) batteries;

➁ The technology involves a 'nano-spring coating' technique that improves battery stability and performance;

➂ The research is published in ACS Nano and has the potential to revolutionize EV battery technology.

➀ ASML and imec have signed a new strategic partnership agreement, focusing on research and sustainability.

➁ The agreement aims to deliver valuable solutions in two areas: advancing the semiconductor industry and developing sustainable innovation initiatives.

➂ The collaboration includes ASML's full product portfolio, focusing on high-end nodes and advanced technologies.

➀ Everspin Technologies has announced new MRAM products designed for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. These products, part of the PERSYST EMxxLX series, meet the AEC-Q100 Grade 1 standard.

➁ The introduction of these MRAMs addresses the need for persistent, high-speed memory in challenging environments, especially in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite deployments.

➂ The new MRAMs offer features like a temperature range of -40°C to +125°C, capacities of 64Mb and 128Mb, and a Quad SPI interface, making them suitable for mission-critical systems.

➀ A new type of miniaturized pumps and valves using ultra-thin silicon films is presented at the Hannover Messe, developed by researchers at Saarland University. These pumps and valves operate without air pressure, motors, and lubricants, and can be operated in clean rooms. The team demonstrates a prototype of a new vacuum pump that can draw a vacuum up to 300 millibars.

➁ The technology is cost-effective, lightweight, and energy-efficient compared to current methods, with a 400 times lower energy consumption compared to conventional air-driven valves.

➂ The researchers have developed a novel actuator and pump technology that can be used in various applications, including robotic grippers, speakers, smart textiles, and haptic feedback.

➀ A team from Saarland University's Faculty of Engineering and Medicine is developing smart implants at the university and university hospital to monitor and promote healing in body bone fractures.

➁ The robotic implants can stiffen and soften through shape-memory technology, allowing for permanent monitoring of fracture healing.

➂ The research team is miniaturizing the technology for use in market screws as part of an EU project.

➀ Weebit Nano and Nanoveu Limited collaborate with EMASS on an ultra-low-power edge AI demonstration;

➁ The demonstration uses ReRAM technology;

➂ Weebit is a developer and licensor of advanced memory technologies;

➃ EMASS is a pioneer in ultra-low-power AI computing.

➀ The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition offers a 20% performance increase over its predecessor and a $549 MSRP.

➁ Concerns over retail availability and pricing, with potential for significantly higher prices in the short term.

➂ AMD's RX 9070 launch scheduled for the same day, posing competition and availability challenges.

➀ Lois Rossmann, a renowned RepairTuber, expresses disappointment with Brother's shift towards becoming an 'anti-consumer printer company';

➁ Brother's recent firmware updates have disabled third-party toner and prevented color registration functionality on color devices;

➂ Older firmware versions are being removed from support portals, making it difficult for users to roll back updates.

➀ Samsung's LPDDR5-Ultra-Pro further solidifies its position in the LPDDR6 domain.

➁ Samsung has introduced an extension to the LPDDR5 specification at the ISSCC, raising data transfer rates to 12,700 MT/s (12.7 GT/s) through the addition of four-phase self-calibration and AC coupling transmitter-receiver equalization.

➂ The fastest LPDDR5X by Samsung features a 12,700 MT/s data transfer rate and is a 16 Gb memory IC with an industry-standard voltage of 1.05V, manufactured using the company's fifth-generation 10nm-class DRAM manufacturing process.

Kioxia has unveiled its 10th generation 332-layer 3D NAND flash memory technology, offering up to 33% better performance and enhanced bit density, interface speeds, and power efficiency compared to its 8th generation ICs.

The new technology features a CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) and Toggle DDR6.0 interface, enabling a 4.8 GB/s NAND interface speed.

While the 322-layer design is not yet at the company's goal of a 1,000-layer 3D NAND by 2027, it still represents a significant advancement in bit density by 59% and power efficiency improvements.

➀ SanDisk discusses its roadmap for upcoming UltraQLC-based 1PB SSDs.

➁ The UltraQLC platform uses Sandisk's BICS 8 QLC 3D NAND, a proprietary controller, and firmware to enable high-capacity SSDs.

➂ Sandisk addresses the AI memory crunch with potential solutions including 3D DRAM, but challenges remain.

➀ The article provides a quick look at Micron DDR5-5600 ECC UDIMM kits, highlighting their specifications and performance in newer platforms.

➁ The Micron DDR5-5600 ECC UDIMM modules are discussed, including their part number and physical appearance.

➂ The author mentions the pricing and availability of these modules, noting that they are currently expensive and not recommended for general use unless absolutely necessary.

➀ The SIA reports that the semiconductor sales in 2024 reached $627 billion, a 19.1% increase from the $526.8 billion in 2023.

➁ The market topped $600 billion for the first time last year and is expected to see double-digit revenue growth this year.

➂ Logic led the market in 2024 with $212.6 billion in sales, followed by memories, which grew 78.9% year-on-year to reach $165.1 billion.