semiconductor technology

Top Ten Research Advances in Semiconductors (2025-021)

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Top Ten Research Advances in Semiconductors (2025-021)

1 Overview ——A New Breakthrough in Human Visual Biomimicry: Ultra-Adaptive Neuromorphic Devices and Fully Homogeneous General Intelligent Visual Systems Visual events in nature exhibit multi-dynamic and unpredictable characteristics, posing significant challenges to traditional machine vision systems. In this context, Artificial General Visual Intelligence (AGVI) emerges as a new paradigm aimed at replicating the full-spectrum dynamic … Read more

The Invisible Giant Behind the Semiconductor Industry – IMEC

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The Invisible Giant Behind the Semiconductor Industry - IMEC

“The Invisible Giant Behind the Semiconductor Industry – IMEC” Semiconductors Hitting the Limits of Physics For decades, engineers have been carving atomic-scale machines on grains of sand. Chips are becoming smaller, faster, and more powerful, and we are on the verge of entering the Ångström era. However, there is an uncomfortable truth that no one … Read more

Transforming Storage + AI Chips! This Hunan Company is Entering the 2.66 Trillion Yuan Super Track

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Transforming Storage + AI Chips! This Hunan Company is Entering the 2.66 Trillion Yuan Super Track

Recently, the prices of storage chips have been continuously rising. Currently, the pressure of price increases is being transmitted from upstream to downstream. The CEO of SMIC recently stated at a performance briefing:“Due to the shortage of storage chip supply and rising prices, industries such as mobile phones and network communication equipment are being cautious … Read more

The ‘Capacitance Killer’ of Semiconductor Chips! A Comprehensive Guide to Low-K Materials: Classification, Selection, and Applications – A Must-Have for Chip Professionals

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The 'Capacitance Killer' of Semiconductor Chips! A Comprehensive Guide to Low-K Materials: Classification, Selection, and Applications - A Must-Have for Chip Professionals

In the race towards high-speed and high-integration semiconductor chips, low-K (low dielectric constant) materials are undoubtedly the “unsung heroes”! Traditional silicon dioxide (k≈4) can no longer meet the demands for low power consumption and low latency in chips, while low-K materials (k<4) can perfectly address issues such as excessive capacitance between wires and leakage heat, … Read more

Introduction to Semiconductors (2.15): The Chip ‘Sandwich’

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Introduction to Semiconductors (2.15): The Chip 'Sandwich'

Have you ever thought that the reason your thin and light smartphone can run smoothly and has long battery life might be due to a black technology called “SOI”? It acts like a magical “sandwich” for the core of the chip, fundamentally changing the underlying structure of the chip. Today, let’s unveil the secrets of … Read more

A Report from Chip Designers (Part 1)

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A Report from Chip Designers (Part 1)

If you are interested in chip design, this is a very promising direction. The chip industry is a strategic industry for the country, and there is a huge demand for professional talent. To help you clearly understand the preparations required to become a chip designer, I have outlined a comprehensive path from professional selection to … Read more

Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP): The Only Process That Can Achieve a “Mirror Finish” on Silicon Wafers, Current Status and Challenges

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Behind the 7nm circuits of mobile phone chips and the 10nm flying height of computer hard disk heads lies a key technology – Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP). It is currently the only process capable of achieving “global planarization” of silicon wafers. Without it, the reduction in device size and multilayer interconnections would become a “castle … Read more

Core Concepts of Semiconductor Silicon Wafers

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1. Shanghai Silicon Industry (688126): The absolute leader in domestic 12-inch silicon wafers, first to achieve mass supply of large-size wafers, with clients including major foundries like SMIC. 2. Yuyuan Silicon (688432): Achieved full-size coverage of silicon materials from 4 to 12 inches, with 12-inch polished wafers entering the verification stage, leading in technology for … Read more

The Craftsman of the Kingdom of Chips: Photoresist is Not Just ‘Glue’

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Photoresist first appeared in human history nearly 200 years ago.At the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin, a world-class humanities and arts archive, there is a metal plate quietly leaning in one of the display cases, measuring 20 centimeters long and 16.5 centimeters wide.Most of the plate’s surface is shadowed, with … Read more

Chip Giants and Streaming Tycoons Continue to be Targets of “Patent Litigation Hunting”

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As economic growth slows, patents are increasingly being forged into aggressive “monetization” tools by many companies. In this smoke-free “patent hunting” game, chip giants and streaming tycoons, who hold substantial profits, have become the most prominent targets. The Shadow of Earnings Season: Patent Disputes Between Adeia and AMD On November 3, 2025, the U.S. patent … Read more