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Next-gen of AI-focused Snapdragons Take a Bite Out of Mobile Devices

Next-gen of AI-focused Snapdragons Take a Bite Out of Mobile Devices

Qualcomm shakes up the mobile world by announcing new members to their Snapdragon family, the 8 Gen 1, 8cx, and 7c+, which aim to bring innovative AI mobile platforms to users.


Apple Files Patent for “Reverse Charging” Tech for Multiple Devices

Apple Files Patent for “Reverse Charging” Tech for Multiple Devices

After Apple's failed AirPower program, it appears the Cupertino-based company is bouncing back with “reverse charging” for multiple devices.


News Dec 07, 2021 by Ikimi .O
An “Industry First” 5G NR Small Cell SoC Spurs Open RAN Technology Forward

An “Industry First” 5G NR Small Cell SoC Spurs Open RAN Technology Forward

Radio Access Networks (RAN) technology was limited and expensive; however, Open RAN (O-RAN) is hoping to create easier and more compatible 5G technology. Pushing 5G Open RAN forward is Picocom's 5G New Radio (NR) SoC.


News Dec 06, 2021 by Jake Hertz
ST Tackles Card Security With Microcontrollers Using BSoC and Arm SecurCore

ST Tackles Card Security With Microcontrollers Using BSoC and Arm SecurCore

To enhance authentication in contactless transactions through biometric system-on-card (BSoC), STMicroelectronics has recently released a family of microcontrollers based on Arm's SecurCore.


News Dec 06, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Imperas Clears the Haze Around RISC-V Processor Verification

Imperas Clears the Haze Around RISC-V Processor Verification

MIPS is tapping Imperas to simplify the process of testing and verifying RISC-V processors. What goes into verification when it comes to RISC-V?


Quantum Chip Bets on Semiconductor Qubits or “Spin Qubits”

Quantum Chip Bets on Semiconductor Qubits or “Spin Qubits”

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen might have the key to overcoming one of the biggest quantum computer challenges on the road to solid-state quantum computers.


News Dec 04, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski
From Cryo-CMOS to Quantum Computers: 3 Projects Partner With Oxford Instruments

From Cryo-CMOS to Quantum Computers: 3 Projects Partner With Oxford Instruments

Quantum technology has been a booming industry, with companies and researchers alike trying to push it to a mainstream level. Hoping to do just that, Oxford Instruments Nanoscience is partnering with three new projects.


News Dec 03, 2021 by Ikimi .O
Is Texas America’s Rising Semiconductor Hotspot?

Is Texas America’s Rising Semiconductor Hotspot?

In the past few weeks, big names like Samsung and Tesla have been flocking to establish fabs in the Lone Star state. What about Texas is drawing in hardware heavy hitters?


News Dec 03, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
A Changing Industry: The Rise of In-house Silicon Picks Up Steam in 2021

A Changing Industry: The Rise of In-house Silicon Picks Up Steam in 2021

A shift to in-house silicon is redefining the dynamics of the industry and shaking up long-standing "norms;" however, why is this happening and starting to gain momentum with larger companies?


News Dec 02, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Startup Arbe Hopes to Take Center-stage in ADAS with 4D Radar

Startup Arbe Hopes to Take Center-stage in ADAS with 4D Radar

Many startups are rising to the challenge to create advanced driver monitoring systems (ADAS) as the push for the next generation of vehicles revs up. Arbe is hoping to find its niche with its 4D radar technology.


News Dec 02, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
CMOS Technology Leaps to New Levels With Latest sCMOS and qCMOS Sensors

CMOS Technology Leaps to New Levels With Latest sCMOS and qCMOS Sensors

Scientific complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (sCMOS), a type of CMOS image sensor (CIS) with stringent noise specifications, appears to be entering its 4th generation era in 2021.


News Dec 01, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
onsemi’s MCU Backs Up Power Efficiency “Industry Record” With EEMBC Benchmark

onsemi’s MCU Backs Up Power Efficiency “Industry Record” With EEMBC Benchmark

Record-breaking and "world's first" announcements happen every day. Hoping to back up its "record-breaking" power efficiency claim, onsemi's MCU, targeting IoT applications, goes through official benchmarking.


News Dec 01, 2021 by Jake Hertz
The Birth of Modern Microprocessors: Celebrating Intel 4004’s 50th Anniversary

The Birth of Modern Microprocessors: Celebrating Intel 4004’s 50th Anniversary

Once upon a time, computers took up entire rooms. One technology that shook the world is Intel's 4004 microprocessor, which turned 50 this month. How did it help pave the way for smaller modern technology?


News Nov 30, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Qualcomm Ventures Beyond Mobile Processor Market in New Roadmap

Qualcomm Ventures Beyond Mobile Processor Market in New Roadmap

The new Snapdragon extension expands the mobile platform's capabilities to new markets from PCs to ADAS.


News Nov 30, 2021 by Biljana Ognenova
Team Up Leverages Neuromorphic-based Processor IP for Edge-based AI Solutions

Team Up Leverages Neuromorphic-based Processor IP for Edge-based AI Solutions

Moving away from Cloud-based AI to the network Edge reduces power and bandwidth demands. Akida, the neuromorphic Edge AI processor from BrainChip might help to facilitate that move along with MegaChips' help.


News Nov 29, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
MediaTek and TSMC Present the “World’s First 7nm 8K Resolution Digital TV SoC”

MediaTek and TSMC Present the “World’s First 7nm 8K Resolution Digital TV SoC”

As the need for better multimedia devices continues to grow at an alarming rate, MediaTek, using TSMC's 7nm technology, is paving the way towards 8K resolution technology with its Pentonic 2000 SoC.


News Nov 29, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Keeping Its Roots in Service: New Amazon SDK Gives Alexa Design Power to ODMs

Keeping Its Roots in Service: New Amazon SDK Gives Alexa Design Power to ODMs

As tech giants lean towards creating in-house hardware, Amazon releases a new software development kit that allows original device manufacturers (ODMs) to add Alexa services to any hardware device.


News Nov 28, 2021 by Jake Hertz
2021 Nanowire Update: Researchers Seek Ways of Bypassing Nanowire Challenges

2021 Nanowire Update: Researchers Seek Ways of Bypassing Nanowire Challenges

Nanowires live mainly in the research realm. One way to push it to a commercial level is to combat the many challenges they face concerning fabrication, which researchers from EPFL and TIBI are tackling.


Researchers Hit Milestone in Fibre-based Quantum Communication Network

Researchers Hit Milestone in Fibre-based Quantum Communication Network

Leveraging integrated quantum photonics to solve secured quantum communication challenges, Nanjing University researchers exploit integrated single-photon detectors to enhance secure key rates in quantum communication.


News Nov 26, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
A Critical DRAM Fault Poses a Looming Threat to CPU Security

A Critical DRAM Fault Poses a Looming Threat to CPU Security

Rowhammer attacks are just one type of affront to DRAM security. Now, a team at ETH Zürich has uncovered an even more insidious threat to CPU memory.