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| Google Brings Bypass Charging for Pixel Phones |
12/16/2024 |
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When users enable the "Limit to 80%" option in the Charging optimization menu, the phone will charge normally until reaching 80%. At this point, it displays a "Done charging" message and stops supplying power to the battery.
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| AI, memory driving semiconductor growth |
12/16/2024 |
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World Semiconductor Trade Statistics is forecasting 19% growth for the semiconductor market this year, driven primarily by memory and AI. Memory is expected to grow 81%, with companies such as Samsung Memory and SK Hynix seeing over 100% revenue increases. Nvidia's revenue is up 135% due to AI processors. Other sectors, including microproducts and analog, are expected to decline
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| Elon Musk says SpaceX headquarters to be in Starbase, Texas |
12/13/2024 |
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The billionaire previously said SpaceX's main office would move to an existing facility in Boca Chica, Texas, while X would move to Austin. However, the extent to which jobs or facilities in California will transfer to Texas was unclear.
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| ROHM and TSMC hook up for GaN |
12/13/2024 |
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The partnership will integrate ROHM’s device development technology with TSMC’s GaN-on-silicon process technology to meet the growing demand for superior high-voltage and high-frequency properties over silicon for power devices.
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| Synopsys, Rapidus cut IC design cycle with new method |
12/12/2024 |
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Rapidus and Synopsys unveiled a method to shorten the IC design cycle by modeling process sensitivity and variation -- reducing requirements for recharacterization and accelerating project execution. The collaboration leverages Synopsys' AI-driven electronic design automation suite and supports Rapidus' 2-nanometer gate-all-around process.
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| TI chips discovered in Russian weapons |
12/11/2024 |
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Despite US sanctions, Russian weapons in Ukraine have been found to contain Texas Instruments chips, according to Bloomberg. Russia reportedly uses third-party intermediaries to acquire these semiconductors, often routing them through multiple countries to evade detection. Texas Instruments and the US government are said to be looking for ways to combat the unauthorized use.
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| Microchip to shutter Arizona fab |
12/10/2024 |
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“With inventory levels high and having ample capacity in place, we have decided to shut down our IMG_0560-150x150.webpTempe wafer fabrication facility that we refer to as Fab 2,” says CEO, formerly Chairman,
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| Apple Plans Three-Year Modem Rollout in Bid to Top Qualcomm |
12/10/2024 |
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Apple reportedly plans to introduce its in-house cellular modem chips next spring, starting with the iPhone SE, aiming to replace Qualcomm components by 2027, according to sources. The first modem, code-named Sinope, will not match Qualcomm's latest technology but will be integrated with Apple processors to improve power efficiency and support for satellite networks. The companies are not commenting.
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| DocMemory |
12/9/2024 |
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AT&T aims to retire a majority of its old-school copper networks by 2029, which will involve moving users to wireless, fiber, and even satellite technology. But there's one big holdout.
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| .Qorvo Talks Multi-Protocol Wireless SoCs for Matter and Smart Homes |
12/9/2024 |
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Qorvo has released a multi-protocol system-on-chip for smart homes that supports Matter, Bluetooth Low Energy and Zigbee. The SoC, based on the ConcurrentConnect platform, offers high RF performance, reliability and enhanced security with PSA Certified Level 2. It is particularly suited for low-power applications, boasting a sleep current of less than 1 microampere.
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| TSMC, Nvidia discuss AI chip production in Ariz. |
12/9/2024 |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is in talks with Nvidia to produce Blackwell AI chips at TSMC's new Arizona plant, which is set to begin volume production in 2025, sources say. The chips, currently made in Taiwan, will still require packaging in Taiwan because of a lack of chip-on-wafer-on-substrate capacity in Arizona.
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