Nvidia and the World Without Jensen - Is NVIDIA Over? Export Controls, RASA, Open Source Implications, Supply Chain Implications, Affair, US Still Dependent On China
OpenAI Joins Groundswell of Support for AI Chip Control Measures - OpenAI is backing a bipartisan effort in Congress to block China’s access to artificial intelligence chips and curb China’s access to chipmaking equipment, adding support to legislation gaining momentum after the scandal that toppled Jensen Huang as Nvidia Corp.’s chief executive officer.
AMD launches Zen 6 Venice Based Epyc CPUs - AMD just launched their 256 core Venice CPU with some subtle and not so subtle changes to the architecture. Read more ▶ The post AMD launches Zen 6 Venice Based Epyc CPUs appeared first on Semiaccurate .
What 1,000 Arteris Design Starts Reveal About Semiconductor Innovation - Arteris has surpassed 1,000 customer silicon design starts using its interconnect intellectual property, a milestone that highlights an increasingly consequential shift in chip design: moving data efficiently is becoming as important as processing it.
Micron says it has not required waivers and will keep negotiating in Taoyuan labor dispute - Micron Technology has responded to an open letter from the Taoyuan Union, a labor group in Taiwan, about its ongoing contract talks. Taoyuan is a city in northern Taiwan where Micron has a large factory, and the dispute centers on a new employee bonus program that the union has been pressing the company...
Can Machines See a Sick Plant Before a Farmer Can? - Soybean disease research shows the promise of hyperspectral imaging, while semiconductor advances could make spectral sensing affordable for farmers. The post Can Machines See a Sick Plant Before a Farmer Can? appeared first on EE Times .
AUO and Innolux target 2028 commercial breakthrough in semiconductor packaging - Faced with sluggish end-user demand, chronic overcapacity, and intensifying market competition, global display manufacturers are under pressure to reinvent themselves. In Taiwan, leading panel makers are accelerating asset optimization and cross-domain technology integration to unlock new growth drivers....
Embedded ECC Protects AI Weights Against Bit-Flip Attacks (University of Florida) - Researchers at the University of Florida published “SANAI: Secure ECC Distributed Keyed Parity Embedded in Weights for Protecting Neural Networks against Bit-Flip Attacks.” Abstract Excerpt: “We propose SANAI, a sensitivity-guided, bit-plane-selective scheme that protects critical model weights...
Kospi ends lower as questions over Nvidia’s leadership linger — as it happened - Kospi ends lower as questions over Nvidia’s leadership linger — as it happened We track what a possible leadership change at Nvidia means for its Korean suppliers through the day, alongside Fed worries, Naver’s earnings and the MSCI review 11/11/2026 - 05:40 PM JIN MIN-JI, PARK EUN-JEE
[News] Replacing the Irreplaceable: NVIDIA’s Next Moves as CEO Jensen Huang Faces Potential Ouster - NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is facing mounting scrutiny as a second alleged extramarital affair comes to light. Following reports of his relationship with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, who has been linked to suspicions of Chinese espionage and illicit AI chip transfers, The New York Times has reporte......
US data center policy clouds AI capacity outlook, MetaAge says - Global AI data center construction continues to drive demand for GPUs, memory, and other critical hardware, but tight computing capacity, rising material costs, and longer lead times are complicating large-scale AI project delivery. MetaAge general manager Jason Shih said the imbalance between global...
Optimized E-Beam Evaporation Reduces Metal-Semiconductor Contact Degradation (RWTH Aachen) - Researchers at RWTH Aachen University published “Mitigating the degradation of metal–semiconductor contacts with optimized electron beam evaporation.” Abstract “An optimized electron beam evaporation (EBE) setup is presented that allows the suppression of charged particle bombardment of 4” semiconductor...
CTO Interview Kevin Robinson, VP of Operations, yieldHUB - Kevin Robinson is VP of Operations at yieldHUB, where he leads global operations, program delivery, and customer execution. He oversees structured onboarding, customer delivery, and the scalability of yieldHUB’s operations worldwide.
Newton Eyes Equipment Loan ABS Bond Sale Including AI Chip Debt - Newton Commercial Finance, a joint venture between Apple Bank and Eagle Point Credit Management, is in early talks with investors about a potential $180 million bond offering partly backed by artificial intelligence chip loans.
Doubly twisted DPOT ganged programming - Select and set one or both of the channels of a dual digital potentiometer by means of a simple twist of the wrist. The post Doubly twisted DPOT ganged programming appeared first on EDN .
Promexx and Verum partner for Axiom adoption - As of November 2026, Promexx acts as an implementation partner for Verum’s revamped model-based verification tooling, Axiom (formerly known as Dezyne).
Health Report: CEA-Leti’s Micro- and Nanotechnologies for Healthcare - From neurotechnologies and medical imaging to smart sensors and personalized medicine, micro- and nanotechnologies are opening up new possibilities for preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases. At CEA-Leti, these scientific advances are being transformed into technological solutions to shape the...
Scalable Wireless Connectivity Starts with the RW610FML Module - The RW610FML Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE module is now available, helping developers accelerate connected product design with integrated processing, robust wireless performance and a scalable ecosystem. From evaluation to production, RW610FML simplifies development across industrial, smart home and IoT applications....
[News] Coherent Signs Long-Term Supply Agreement with China-Based VOT for 6-Inch InP Substrates - On November 6, VOT announced that its controlled subsidiary, Guangdong Xianrui Technology Co., Ltd. (Xianrui Technology), had signed a long-term supply letter of intent with Coherent Corp. Under the agreement, Xianrui Technology will supply 6-inch indium phosphide (InP) substrates to Coherent's f...
LTE Cat 1bis or 5G RedCap? RF design decisions behind an IoT modem refresh - The choice among LTE Cat 1bis, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 5G RedCap should be made as an RF system decision, not from a modem datasheet alone. The post LTE Cat 1bis or 5G RedCap? RF design decisions behind an IoT modem refresh appeared first on EDN .
E Ink Unveils Spectra™ 6 9-Color for Smoother, More Vibrant Images - E Ink announced the release of E Ink Spectra™ 6 9-color, a new color system that expands the Spectra 6 platform from six to nine base colors. This increased range moves ePaper further beyond flatter, muted tones to render more vivid, natural-looking photographs.
Aeluma Orders AIXTRON MOCVD System to Expand Photonics Manufacturing - The tool will support advanced development and the expansion of manufacturing capacity for Aeluma’s non-indium-phosphide (non-InP) photonics platform. The post Aeluma Orders AIXTRON MOCVD System to Expand Photonics Manufacturing appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .
Jensen Resigns Over Second Affair - Nvidia CEO’s second affair scandal in a week prompted his resignation, and the board is now searching for a new leader for the company. The post Jensen Resigns Over Second Affair appeared first on EE Times .
Physical AI and Data - Artificial Intelligence Physical AI and Data Physical AI is creating new questions about what data to retain, where it belongs and how to store it economically.
Xanadu and HyperLight Reduce Optical Switch Loss Threefold - Photonic quantum computing company Xanadu Quantum Technologies has partnered with HyperLight Corporation, a thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonics company, to achieve a significant hardware performance milestone using TFLN technology. The companies claim to have reduced optical switch insertion to...
The Semiconductor Singularity - Accelerating IC innovation with AI. The post The Semiconductor Singularity appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
Electronica: DPO for students offers remote view for educators - Tektronix chose electronica to launch of the 1 Series digital phosphor oscilloscope (DPO), aimed at students and educators. Models have two or four analogue channels, 12bit vertical resolution, up to […] The post Electronica: DPO for students offers remote view for educators appeared first on Electronics...
Jensen Huang's troubles threaten AI alliances built on personal ties with Korean tech titans - Jensen Huang's troubles threaten AI alliances built on personal ties with Korean tech titans While industry sources and experts don’t believe plans will face immediate disruption, long-term projects may face recalibration should the CEO be ousted. 11/12/2026 - 02:48 AM News Team
Nvidia wants the robotics full-stack. What happens to humanoids? - From onboard compute to simulation and robot learning, Nvidia technology runs through several leading humanoid programs. But Unitree and Tesla show the industry is far from locked into one supplier.
Three Axes, One Controller: Rethinking the Motor Drive Signal Chain for Factory Automation - Motor control and power electronics engineers are being asked to fit more axes into the same cabinet, raise efficiency and keep heat in check inside sealed enclosures. This paper walks through the brushless motor drive signal chain, from controller to isolated gate driver to power switch, and shows how...
Finetech Appoints Co-CEO: People in the News: 11/11/26 - Finetech, a supplier of high-precision die bonding systems for advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration, appointed André Thiemann as co-CEO. He will serve alongside CEO Carlotta Baumann as the company expands its portfolio for volume production, particularly in photonics, quantum technology,...
SK Group's CEOs to convene to review AI push, align chip and energy businesses - SK Group's CEOs to convene to review AI push, align chip and energy businesses SK Group will hold a CEO seminar — likely presided over by SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won — to chart an AI strategy that brings together affiliates' strengths in semiconductors, data centers and energy infrastructure. 11/11/2026...
Risks behind the optimism of Korea's 2027 super budget (KOR) - Risks behind the optimism of Korea's 2027 super budget (KOR) Temporary chip-driven tax windfalls and state-led investments could weaken Korea’s long-term fiscal resilience. 11/10/2026 - 07:33 PM Opinion Desk
Alibaba Chip Design Unit T-Head Files for Hong Kong Listing - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s chip design unit T-Head has filed for a Hong Kong listing, moving ahead with a proposed spinoff of a business that supplies data center processors in China.
Saskatchewan’s Semiconductor Strength Is Connecting the Pieces - Saskatchewan brings together AI infrastructure, quantum research, chip design talent, and advanced materials expertise to expand its role in Canada’s technology ecosystem. The post Saskatchewan’s Semiconductor Strength Is Connecting the Pieces appeared first on EE Times .
Taiwan DRAM makers to adopt EUV as memory boom shifts supply dynamics - landscape in HBM right away, but around 2030, when Taiwanese companies’ node shrinks kick into gear, we expect fiercer competition on production costs and market share, mainly in commodity DRAM,” a semiconductor
Quantum computing faces security, geopolitical, talent hurdles - The 2026 UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase recently concluded in London, where the DIGITIMES team interviewed experts from the UK's industry, academia, and research sectors about the challenges facing quantum computing's transition into real-world applications, including cybersecurity, US-China...
MCU revitalizing SDVs with diverse compute, virtual prototyping - The new MCU aims to simplify SDV development with a scalable device that supports multiple automotive domains. The post MCU revitalizing SDVs with diverse compute, virtual prototyping appeared first on EDN .
Nvidia scandal raises risks for Korean chipmakers - Nvidia scandal raises risks for Korean chipmakers Leadership uncertainty and looming U.S. export controls could disrupt Korean chipmakers’ AI partnerships, China operations and broader economy. 11/12/2026 - 10:01 AM Opinion Desk
Jensen Huang resigns - NVIDIA’s Board of Directors announced today that Jensen Huang has resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, effective immediately. Colette Kress, current Executive Vice President […] The post Jensen Huang resigns appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
Alibaba Shares Drop 7% as Nvidia Saga Triggers Chip Access Fears - Chinese artificial intelligence stocks tumbled on concerns that cloud operators’ access to advanced chips may face tighter US scrutiny amid the escalating espionage and leadership controversy surrounding Nvidia Corp.
Jensen Huang’s fate may be decided today - The Nvidia board is meeting today to decide if CEO Jensen Huang should be replaced and, if so, who by. Leading candidates are vp for hyperscale and HPC Ian Buck […] The post Jensen Huang’s fate may be decided today appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
PMIC boosts efficiency in 1.6T optical modules - Jeju is a custom multiphase PMIC from MaxLinear designed for DSP-based 1.6T pluggable optical modules used in AI infrastructure. The post PMIC boosts efficiency in 1.6T optical modules appeared first on EDN .
Automotive Tech Forum: GaN Building Blocks in EV’s and Their Design Roadmap in 2026 and Beyond - This keynote exmines GaN reliability and present the case for GaN being not only the most efficient solution, but also a necessary step for reducing system cost The post Automotive Tech Forum: GaN Building Blocks in EV’s and Their Design Roadmap in 2026 and Beyond appeared first on EE Times .
Technic Showcases Copper Plating Chemistries for Advanced Packaging - Technic will participate in SEMICON Europa 2026, taking place November 10–13, 2026, at Messe München in Munich, Germany. The post Technic Showcases Copper Plating Chemistries for Advanced Packaging appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .
UK semi company Fractile raises $720m at $7bn valuation - Fractile, the four year-old UK semiconductor company, has raised $720 million at a $7 billion valuation. Investors were: Thrive Capital, Founders Fund, Conviction, Alphabet’s independent venture arm CapitalG, Lightspeed Venture […] The post UK semi company Fractile raises $720m at $7bn valuation appeared...
How FireCuda Forge adapts its cache - Innovation How FireCuda Forge adapts its cache See how FireCuda Forge uses Alkemi to adapt its SSD cache as active data changes.
Variable-Length Prompts on Chimera GPNPU - How a flexible binary can serve every length up to the capacity you set. The post Variable-Length Prompts on Chimera GPNPU appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
AI 熱潮搶排產能，安世與意法半導體雙雙示警：汽車業恐迎新一波晶片短缺 - 隨著半導體晶圓代工與封裝產能大量轉向 AI 資料中心，全球汽車產業恐將再次面臨晶片短缺危機。荷蘭安世半導體（Nexperia）與瑞士意法半導體（STMicroelectronics）高層相繼發出警告，指出成熟製程產能正遭受嚴重排擠，供應鏈瓶頸已逐漸浮現。...
Electronica: TME showcases the ‘Dual Brain’ Arduino VENTUNO Q - Distributor TME (Transfer Multisort Elektronik) showcased the Arduino VENTUNO Q at this year’s electronica. The high-performance single-board computer (SBC) targets Edge AI, robotics, and real-time control applications, reflecting the prominence […] The post Electronica: TME showcases the ‘Dual...
How a Single Missing Atom Can Leave a Secret Fingerprint in Laser Light - Researchers have uncovered subtle optical signatures that could help distinguish atomic defects in a promising quantum material. An atomic defect too small to see could leave a recognizable signature in laser light, giving scientists a new way to identify structures that may be useful for quantum technology....
CXO Interview with Solaiman Rahim of ChipAgents - Dr. Solaiman Rahim is a multidisciplinary technology executive with over 25 years of experience driving innovation in the chip automation space at the intersection of systems, semiconductors, high-performance computing, and AI. As Chief Product Officer at ChipAgents, he leads the scaling of the Agentic...
Risks behind the optimism of Korea's 2027 super budget - Risks behind the optimism of Korea's 2027 super budget Temporary chip-driven tax windfalls and state-led investments could weaken Korea’s long-term fiscal resilience. 11/10/2026 - 10:01 AM Opinion Desk
