With continuous voltage and frequency scaling, the logic is self-timed, adjusting core voltage and clock frequency automatically, ensuring no timing violation. This allows the chip to always run the most efficient way for a given workload.
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Samsung Begins Mass Production of 16Gb LPDDR5 DRAM at World’s Largest Semiconductor Line
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that its second production line in Pyeongtaek, Korea, has commenced mass production of the industry’s first 16-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology.
CMP Consumables US$2.5B in 2020 for IC Fabs
TECHCET announces that the global market for chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) consumable materials in semiconductor manufacturing is expected to total over US$2.5 billion this year.
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 5.1 Percent Year-to-Year in June; Q2 Sales Down Slightly Compared to Q1
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced worldwide sales of semiconductors were $34.5 billion in June 2020, an increase of 5.1 percent from the June 2019 total of $32.9 billion.
IBM Reveals Next-Generation IBM POWER10 Processor
IBM today revealed the next generation of its IBM POWER central processing unit (CPU) family: IBM POWER10.
Samsung Announces Availability of its Silicon-Proven 3D IC Technology for High-Performance Applications
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced the immediate availability of its silicon-proven 3D IC packaging technology, eXtended-Cube (X-Cube), for today’s most advanced process nodes.
Rare Earth Elements Supply Uncertain for IC Fabs
TECHCET announces supply-chain challenges ahead for Rare Earth Elements (REE) for semiconductor device manufacturing, due to ongoing global pandemics and trade-wars.
The Evolving GaN and SiC Power Semiconductor Market Landscape
The emerging market for silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is rapidly evolving from a startup-dominated business to one led by large-established power semiconductor manufacturers.
Applied Materials Solves Major Bottleneck to Continued 2D Scaling
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Edwards Vacuum Advanced Fab Robot Wins Best of West Award at Virtual SEMICON West 2020
The Edwards Service Vehicle X (ESV-X) concept automated mobile robot (AMR) – a reimagining of the semiconductor environment that features groundbreaking ground-up lifting and self-loading capabilities – today won the Best of West Award at the Virtual SEMICON West 2020.
