Overview Integrated circuits are composed of chips (die) cut from silicon wafers (wafer). Each wafer can yield hundreds of chips. ASIC stands for Application Specific Integrated Circuit, which is designed for specific applications, unlike general-purpose memory, microprocessors, etc. There are several types of ASICs: Full-Custom ASIC: This type of ASIC is completely manually designed, without … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Research Background Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, resulting in millions of direct deaths each year and leading to numerous sequelae such as disability, cardiac enlargement, and arrhythmias. Therefore, early diagnosis and prevention of CHD are of great significance. Diagnostic methods … Read more
Continuing from the previous discussion, we previously conducted an in-depth analysis of the upstream materials and chip design industry in China, recommending companies with potential for the future. In this issue, we will discuss the current state of China’s chip packaging industry. The Chinese chip packaging industry is currently at a bottleneck in development. Some … Read more
In the field of optoelectronic hybrid computing power, many may be familiar with XiZhi Technology, founded by MIT PhD graduate Shen Yichen upon returning to China. Shen and his MIT classmate Nicholas Harris were co-authors of a paper, and they were both selected for the 2021 MIT Technology Review’s list of “35 Innovators Under 35”. … Read more
What are the stages of chip manufacturing? First, let’s talk about the manufacturing environment. The chip factory has high requirements for environmental humidity, temperature, pressure, magnetic fields, vibrations, and the number of bacteria indoors. For example, its cleanliness is thousands of times higher than that of an operating room. Its raw materials, mainly silicon extracted … Read more
Recently, the “thick chip” featured in the teardown video of Huawei’s foldable flagship Pura X has sparked heated discussions. Although Apple’s M-series processors have long adopted similar packaging technologies, Huawei’s move has ignited a wave of industry discussions. This phenomenon reflects a silent “packaging revolution” in the smartphone chip sector—manufacturers are no longer just competing … Read more
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1. Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) technology is developing rapidly, requiring the application of multiple sensors. However, many sensors output analog signals, which leads to the need for an Analog Front End (AFE). You might think of a multitude of devices, but in this case, a single chip can solve all problems. For this … Read more
Single-mode imaging diagnostics can no longer meet the clinical needs for cardiovascular diseases. Hospitals need to utilize more advanced imaging equipment and adopt multiple imaging modalities to strive for precise and efficient provision of rich, high-definition medical imaging information. This is essential for accurate preoperative diagnosis, effective intraoperative treatment, and immediate postoperative assessment, which involves … Read more
On March 21, 2025, the American semiconductor startup Zero ASIC launched the world’s first 100% open source eFPGA IP product, Platypus, completely breaking the traditional “black box model” in the FPGA field. This revolution not only transforms chip design from a “luxury item” into a “mass consumer product,” but it may also trigger a chain … Read more