In semiconductors, digital twins can be used to introduce a new material into a technology node or utilized to replicate that material, and device performance from one fab to another.
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The Specialization Trap: Overcoming the Limitations of GPUs and AI Accelerators
While specialized hardware certainly has its role, the future of computing must go beyond narrow optimizations and encompass a more holistic approach for a diverse range of applications.
Auradine Welcomes Semiconductor and Technology Industry Visionary Lip-Bu Tan to its Board of Directors
Lip-Bu Tan, one of the most influential leaders in the Tech Industry, is the Founder and Chairman of Walden International and Founding Managing Partner of Celesta Capital and Walden Catalyst Ventures.
Enabling HBM 16H Stacks with Residue-Free Fluxless Active Oxide Removal
Using a plasma-based approach, active oxide removal technology empowers 3D chiplet integration and the HBM devices with fine bump pitch roadmaps and new package architectures.
Non-Profit Alliances Boost Chips in Canada
Government aid is forthcoming, but new immigration rules restrict talent.
2025: Focus on Integrated Photonics and Chiplets
In the coming year, I expect to see more prototype designs making use of integrated photonics. The demand for better performance is pushing photonic technology toward commercial status and the market is more than ready.
Semi-damascene Metallization: Inflection Point in Back-end-of-line Processing?
When used in combination with a patternable metal such as Ru, semi-damascene promises to be RC, area, cost and power efficient – offering an interconnect scaling path.
Natcast Launches National Semiconductor Technology Center Membership Program
Public-private consortium will focus on innovation, collaboration, and education to bolster the U.S. semiconductor industry WASHINGTON, D.C., September 30, 2024 – Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) by the U.S. Department of Commerce, today announced the official launch of the NSTC Membership program. The public-private consortium will bolster the U.S. semiconductor industry with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and education. This announcement…
Q2 2024 Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 4% Year-Over-Year, SEMI Reports
Global semiconductor equipment billings increased 4% year-over-year to US$26.8 billion in the second quarter of 2024, while quarter-over-quarter billings edged up 1% during the same period.
AI Use Cases in Semiconductor Manufacturing and the Theory of Adjacent Possible
Keynote speaker at SEMI Pac NW event discussed specific AI use case examples in manufacturing before finishing with TAP and a Cambrian explosion.
