Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced the availability of 56G long-reach SerDes IP on TSMC’s N7 and N6 process technologies. Hyperscale computing continues to be the main driver for very high-speed SerDes, and 112G/56G is a key enabler for cloud data center and optical networking applications.
Semiconductors
Efficient, ‘Green’ Quantum-Dot Solar Cells Exploit Defects
Novel quantum dot solar cells developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory match the efficiency of existing quantum-dot based devices, but without lead or other toxic elements that most solar cells of this type rely on.
Riddled With Holes: Making Flexible Thin-Film Electronics More Durable
The prospect of the widespread commercialization and application of flexible electronics has kept researchers worldwide searching for ingenious ways to enhance their performance and durability. From wearable smart devices to solar cells and health sensors, flexible electronics holds much promise in many engineering fields.
Sarah O’Dowd Joins Ichor Board of Directors
Ichor Holdings, Ltd., a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems for semiconductor capital equipment, today announced that Sarah O’Dowd has joined its board of directors, effective May 12, 2020.
Making Quantum ‘Waves’ in Ultrathin Materials
Wavelike, collective oscillations of electrons known as “plasmons” are very important for determining the optical and electronic properties of metals. In atomically thin 2D materials, plasmons have an energy that is more useful for applications, including sensors and communication devices, than plasmons found in bulk metals.
U.S. Targets Huawei’s Chip Supply
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced plans to restrict Huawei’s ability to use U.S. technology and software to design and manufacture its semiconductors abroad.
TSMC to Build and Operate an Advanced Fab in the U.S.
TSMC announced its intention to build and operate an advanced semiconductor fab in Arizona.
Picosun and A*STAR’s IME to Create Novel, High Performance Memories
Picosun Group, provider of the leading AGILE ALD® (Atomic Layer Deposition) thin film coating solutions for global industries, and A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME), Singapore, strengthen their collaboration in next generation memory technologies.
NRL Researchers Create Electronic Diodes Beyond 5G Performance
David Storm, a research physicist, and Tyler Growden, an electrical engineer, both with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, developed a new gallium nitride-based electrical component called a resonant tunneling diode (RTD) with performance beyond the anticipated speed of 5G.
Infosys Selected as the Digital Transformation Partner for GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ Digital Leadership Program
Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has been selected by GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF), the world’s leading specialty foundry, as its partner for the company’s Digital Transformation program. Through this partnership, Infosys will provide expertise and analytical solutions to optimize the overall efficiency and agility of GF’s manufacturing and business operations.
