SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY

Nov 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Patent Fight: Who Really Owns the Tech?

A legal battle is heating up in the tech world. Adeia, a company focused on intellectual property, has taken AMD to court. They claim that AMD's processors, used in computers and servers, break their patents. These patents cover ways to make semiconductors better. Adeia's CEO, Paul Davis, said that AMD has benefited greatly from their technology. He wants a fair dea...

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Nov 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of AI: Who's Leading the Charge?

The AI revolution is here, and it's not just about the chips. The real game-changer is how these powerful brains communicate. Traditional copper cables are struggling to keep up with the massive data demands of advanced AI models. This is pushing the industry towards a costly but necessary shift to optical technology. But why is this important? Well, AI is not just ...

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Jun 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Big Move in Chip Tech: What's Next?

Samsung is making waves in the semiconductor world. They've just finished the basic design of their second-generation 2nm GAA process. This tech is set to power future Exynos chips and more. It's a big step for Samsung, showing they're back in the game and could challenge TSMC, the current leader. The first-generation 2nm GAA process is already in production. Yields...

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Mar 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Chip Performance: A 20% Boost on the Horizon

In the world of technology, progress is always on the move. Jensen Huang, a leader in the tech industry, recently shared some insights about the future of graphics processing units (GPUs). This is not just about faster gaming. It's about how we use technology in everyday life. This includes everything from smartphones to complex AI systems. Huang talked about a ...

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Mar 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Foundry Business Faces Challenges

Samsung's foundry business is facing significant hurdles. The company is rumored to have canceled its next-generation 1. 4nm manufacturing process. This move comes as a surprise, especially since Samsung has been making strides with its 2nm GAA node, achieving a 30 percent yield in trial production. The cancellation could indicate that Samsung is focusing on improvin...

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

Growing GaAs Nanowires on Silicon: A Closer Look

Growing III-V nanowires (NW) on silicon (Si) substrates is a tricky task. Scientists often rely on guesswork and different interpretations of important steps, like preparing the sample and forming the Au-Si alloy in the growth reactor. To make high-performance electronic devices that combine the best properties of III-V NW semiconductors with silicon technology, we n...

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