Many of the chips in your daily devices like smartphones, routers, and cars are ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) — custom chips designed for specific functions. But did you know? An ASIC chip goes through over 30 critical steps from the idea of ‘I want to make a chip that can process signals’ to receiving a … Read more
The semiconductor sector is a very important and active field in the capital market, covering the entire industry chain from chip design, manufacturing, packaging and testing to equipment and materials. There are numerous publicly listed companies related to the semiconductor industry chain in the A-share market. Important Note: The companies listed below are only representative … Read more
Building a mini computer with 8 pins: The engineering art behind minimalist design This article details how a developer designed a mini computer capable of running Linux using only three 8 pin chips. This minimalist project demonstrates that it is still possible to build a fully functional computer system under extremely limited resources through innovative … Read more
Artificial intelligence is currently the hottest technology investment project, especially in the United States, where the amount of investment is unimaginable to outsiders. An AI cluster integrating over 100,000 top GPUs has become the norm, and figures like Elon Musk have even proposed an artificial intelligence system integrating 1 million or even millions of top … Read more
eSIM (Embedded SIM) is a technology that allows devices to embed a chip directly, enabling remote activation and switching of carrier networks without the need for a physical SIM card. It is driving a transformation in the way consumer electronics and IoT devices connect. The following table summarizes the main links in the eSIM industry … Read more
As AI large models ignite a computing power arms race, and automotive electronics and the Internet of Things generate a trillion-level demand for chips, China’s chip industry is shifting from “filling gaps” to “building strengths.” By the first half of 2025, the domestic self-sufficiency rate of high-end AI chips is expected to rise to 40%, … Read more
In the A-share market, there are concept stocks related to AMD‘s IP/design services and other collaboration aspects. These companies typically have deeper or more specialized partnerships with AMD, involving cutting-edge areas of chip design and ecosystem development. 1. IP Licensing and Design Services This segment is at the very top of the semiconductor industry chain, … Read more
Significant News! Valued at 70 billion! Chip giant Unisoc has launched its IPO, benefiting these A-share companies. The Chinese chip industry is witnessing a milestone event as the world’s fourth-largest smartphone chip manufacturer officially enters the capital market. On June 27, 2025, the official website of the China Securities Regulatory Commission quietly updated a record: … Read more
Attention everyone! Chinese tech giants are quietly initiating a “computing power arms race.” Recently, Alibaba released a strategically significant signal: over the next three years, it will invest as much as 380 billion yuan to accelerate the construction of AI infrastructure—this may just be the tip of the iceberg. It is reported that Alibaba Cloud … Read more
This article is compiled by Semiconductor Industry Review (ID: ICVIEWS) from semiengineering.While everyone seems to agree that artificial intelligence will disrupt semiconductor design and EDA tools, no one has proposed what the disrupted process will actually look like.In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have made breakthroughs in many application areas. In … Read more