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.
NTT has developed the world's first lightning triggering and guidance system using drones, aiming to protect cities and infrastructure from lightning damage. The system has successfully undergone trials and is expected to be installed in key locations to prevent damage. NTT's drones are equipped with lightning-resistant cages and have demonstrated the ability to intercept lightning safely.
TDK has developed the world's first 'Spin Photo Detector,' a photo-spintronic conversion element that operates at a 20 picosecond speed using 800 nm light, which is over 10 times faster than conventional semiconductor-based photo detectors. This technology is a game-changer for the next generation of AI applications.
Key features of the Spin Photo Detector include ultra-high-speed response, broad light detection, and energy efficiency, making it suitable for applications in AR/VR smart glasses, high-speed image sensors, and aerospace.
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➁ The article features a picture of the day: a holographic microscope named ELVIS, which stands for Extant Life Volumetric Imaging System.
➂ The system utilizes holographic technology to provide detailed 3D views of cells and microbes, enhancing the accuracy of biological studies.
➀ Maxwell Labs is developing a new technology for cooling high-performance computing hardware with lasers, supported by Sandia National Laboratories.
➁ The technology uses cold plates made of ultrapure gallium arsenide (GaAs) that cool down when exposed to focused laser beams of a specific wavelength.
➂ The method is designed to complement existing cooling systems rather than replace them, offering precise localized cooling and the potential to recycle heat into energy.
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➀ A lawsuit has been filed against Google for allegedly collecting personal data on students across the country using mandatory Chromebook usage in schools.
➁ The lawsuit claims that Google has been using the data to build student profiles for marketing purposes without consent.
➂ The case highlights concerns about the lack of parental consent and the potential constitutional violation of data acquisition.
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 Marvell is selling its Automotive Ethernet division to Infineon for $2.5 billion.
➁ The division has a sales forecast of $225-$250 million this year with a 60% gross margin.
➂ The acquisition includes Marvell’s Brightlane Automotive Ethernet portfolio, which supports network data rates up to 10 Gbps.
➀ Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, prefers the Logitech MX Master 3 over Apple's Magic Mouse;
➁ The MX Master 3 offers better usability and comfort, and allows seamless switching between devices;
➂ The choice reflects Cook's focus on functionality over design.
The Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena (EAH Jena) is strengthening its international ties and actively responding to global challenges. With the DAAD-funded project 'Space, Bioprocess and Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Economy and Development' (SpEEED), the university is intensifying cooperation with partner universities in South America and Southeast Asia. The project, which runs from January 2025 to the end of 2027, focuses on developing innovative solutions for urgent issues such as climate change and increasing resource consumption.
Global cooperation for sustainable solutions: 'The major problems of our time can only be overcome through international dialogue and cooperation. SpEEED opens up new opportunities for our students to gain international experience and develop practical solutions for global issues,' explains Prof. Dr. Alexander Richter, Professor of Electrical Measurement Technology and Optoelectronics and project contact at EAH Jena.
Student benefits: More than 40 percent of EAH Jena students benefit directly from the measures within the SpEEED project. Especially students from the fields of business administration, electrical engineering and information technology, medical technology and biotechnology, and business engineering can apply for funding for international exchange programs.
Analysts have raised concerns about TSMC's plan to operate or form a joint venture with Intel's fabs. They believe the differences in manufacturing and operations would hinder success. Citigroup suggests that Intel's foundry has failed to compete with TSMC and that forcing a company to use inferior manufacturing would diminish shareholder value. Lynx Equity questions TSMC's interest in Intel's IFS and the potential risks involved. Bank of America points out the technological mismatch between Intel and TSMC and questions Intel's eligibility for $19 billion in Chips Act funding due to the required majority ownership.
➀ The article discusses the challenges and opportunities for Europe in the global AI competition.
➁ It mentions the large-scale investment in AI infrastructure in the US and the emergence of cost-effective language models from China.
➂ The EU's response with the 'InvestAI' initiative and the 200 billion Euro investment package is highlighted, along with the EU Commission's plan to invest 1.3 billion euros in AI by 2027.
