Our laptops conceal a secret blueprint that specifies the instruction set that the computer can execute, serving as an interface between hardware and software. These instructions are hidden behind proprietary technology and cannot be altered. However, starting from 2025, users may purchase a new type of laptop that is improved, with its secrets being public. … Read more
Understanding chips means understanding cars better. Author| Wang RuiEditor| Xi Zi There is a domestic chip company that has shipped over 8 million automotive-grade chips, covering more than 100 mainstream models, with leading domestic and international car manufacturers such as Li Auto, Chery, Geely, Changan, SAIC, and Nissan as its clients. It is Xinchip Technology. … Read more
#03Detailed Explanation of Chip Fabrication Technology 3.1 Design Check and Layout Verification Before proceeding with chip fabrication, design checks and layout verification are essential steps that are crucial for ensuring the success of the fabrication process. Design Rule Check (DRC):The main purpose of this process is to conduct a detailed review of the chip layout … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us NEWS TODAY Huawei’s Ascend NPU cluster has broken through the training barrier for large models with nearly a trillion parameters, achieving stable training of a 718B parameter MoE model with over 6000 chips, increasing computing power utilization by 58.7%! Purely domestic hardware has smoothly overcome four major technical challenges … Read more
In the complex journey of chip development, Post-Silicon Validation (PSV) plays a crucial role. Once the chip transitions from design blueprints to actual silicon wafers, PSV becomes the core process to verify whether it meets the expected functionality and performance. From a technical perspective, PSV primarily involves inputting various test vectors into the chip to … Read more
Author: Bahman Hadji, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Automotive Perception Division, onsemi Traffic safety is a significant challenge, with over 1.1 million people reportedly dying in road traffic accidents each year, and approximately 20 to 50 million more injured. One of the main causes of these accidents is driver error. Automakers and government regulators have been … Read more
The spring of 2025 is particularly special. With humanoid robots and DeepSeek making a strong impression, AI has become the most promising field. Everything can be AI, and everything is seeking to utilize AI or have an ‘aha moment’ where AI becomes mainstream.Helping machines think better and bringing more AI to the edge is one … Read more
Source: Silicon Semiconductor △ Scan to register for the conference A newly launched interdisciplinary research project involving multiple universities and research institutions in Brandenburg is developing new technological approaches to better and more effectively integrate artificial intelligence at the edge of IT networks (the so-called “edge”). These developments are expected to play a significant role … Read more
In the industrial IoT smart lighting system, the smart central controller (gateway) serves as the core “brain”. Don’t underestimate it; its role is significant! What exactly is it? Simply put, the smart central controller (gateway) acts like a super “translator” and “housekeeper”, connecting various smart lighting devices with the entire IoT system. It can collect … Read more
In many industrial and automotive applications, protecting interface transceivers from various electrical overstress events is a major concern. Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diodes are commonly used for this purpose as they can clamp voltage spikes by creating a low-impedance current path. The electrical characteristics of TVS diodes are determined by several process factors. These parameters … Read more