IDTechEx predicts $38 billion dollars in 2040 without colliding with the silicon-in-glass “power station” business.
Semiconductors
SK hynix Starts Mass-Production of High-Speed DRAM, “HBM2E”
SK hynix Inc. announced that it has started the full-scale mass-production of high-speed DRAM, ‘HBM2E’, only ten months after the Company announced the development of the new product in August last year.
Tachyum Participates in Open Compute Project’s SONiC Initiative
Tachyum Inc. today announced that it has joined the Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) Open Compute Project as part of the company’s efforts to help redesign traditional IT infrastructure technology to better serve the technical needs of modern data centers.
Renesas Adds Leading Power Efficiency to Ultra-Low Power Embedded Controller RE Family
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its RE Family lineup of embedded controllers with a new ultra-low power consumption member based on Renesas’ breakthrough silicon-on-thin-buried-oxide ( SOTB) process technology and built around the Arm Cortex-M0+ core.
Building A Harder Diamond
Scientists at the University of Tsukuba use computer calculations to propose a new way to rearrange the carbon atoms in a diamond to make it even harder, which may be useful in industrial applications that rely on synthetic cutting diamonds.
GaN and SiC Power Semiconductor Markets Set to Pass $1B Mark in 2021
The emerging market for silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is forecast to pass $1 billion in 2021, energized by demand from hybrid & electric vehicles, power supplies, and photovoltaic (PV) inverters.
Kioxia Holdings Corporation Appoints Michael R. Splinter to Board of Directors
Kioxia Holdings Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions, today announced the appointment of Michael R. Splinter as an independent director, effective immediately. Mr. Splinter is a 40-year veteran of the semiconductor industry and brings various business and technology experience that will help drive sustainable growth at Kioxia.
Soft Robotics, Sensor Design, Foldable Microdisplay – SEMI FlexTech Launches Three New Projects to Advance Flexible Hybrid Electronics
SEMI FlexTech today announced the launch of three projects to accelerate sensor and sensor system innovations for new applications in industries including healthcare, automotive, industrial and defense.
World’s Widest Graphene Nanoribbon Promises the Next Generation of Miniaturized Electronics
With literally the thickness of one carbon atom and electrical properties that can surpass those of standard semiconductor technologies, graphene nanoribbons promise a new generation of miniaturized electronic devices. The theory, however, remains far ahead of reality, with current graphene nanoribbons falling short of their potential.
Optimized for AI Accelerator Applications, GLOBALFOUNDRIES 12LP+ FinFET Solution Ready for Production
GF’s differentiated 12LP+ solution is optimized for artificial intelligence (AI) training and inference applications. Built on a proven platform with a robust production ecosystem, 12LP+ offers chip designers an efficient development experience and a fast time-to-market.
