Chip technology
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Microchip Advances Space-Grade Timing with Enhanced Radiation Tolerance and Extended Temperature Performance The Space CSAC-SA65 combines atomic-clock accuracy with built-in 1 PPS disciplining and low-power consumption CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The growing New Space market is fueling demand for smaller, less expensive space hardware to support short-duration missions for applications such as satellite-to-cellular… |
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India Approves ₹1.27 Lakh Crore Semicon 2.0 Program for Chip Design and Manufacturing The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Semicon 2.0 on July 15, 2026, with a total budget outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the program covers the entire value chain of the semiconductor ecosystem and rests on six pillars: chip design, manufacturing of machines and materials, fabrication plants,… |
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XPENG’s Next-Gen IRON Humanoid Needed to Prove It Wasn’t Human XPENG’s latest iteration of IRON was showcased at XPENG’s AI Day on the 5th of November 2025. It’s made quite an impression with its catwalk, impressing some viewers and causing suspicion among others. It reached a level of anthropomorphism where people were genuinely confused if it was an actual humanoid or if there was a human inside a synthetic outfit doing the walking. The online buzz was… |
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Nvidia and AMD Agree to Give U.S. Government 15% of China Chip Sales Revenue for Export Licences According to numerous sources, including U.S. officials, giants in the space, Nvidia and AMD, have agreed to give 15% of what they make from sales of specific chips in China as a means to procure export licences. This arrangement covers Nvidia’s H20 and AMD’s MI308 chips, both of which are AI chips. Reports say that Nvidia got permission to sell the H20, just a few days after its CEO Jensen… |
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Paralyzed Patient Uses Elon Musk’s Neuralink Chip to Play Games Using Thoughts Rob Grenier became paralyzed after a car accident in 2022. He very recently received a Neuralink brain implant in June 2025 and shared this captivating experience on X, calling it “absolutely amazing”. He was able to move a cursor and play video games using only mental commands. The technology fundamentally is a small implantable chip that’s designed to form a direct communication path… |
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Cadence and Samsung Foundry Sign Multi-Year Deal for Advanced Chip Design Cadence and Samsung Foundry have entered a new multi-year agreement, continuing their current collaboration. The partnership is directed towards developing AI-driven chip design solutions for AI data centers, automotive technologies, and next-gen wireless/RF connectivity. Cadence is to provide memory and interface IP for Samsung’s advanced chip manufacturing processes: SF4X, SF5A, and SF2P.… |
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Renesas Calms Fears Over Indian OSAT Project as Wolfspeed Faces Uncertainty Wolfspeed, a US-based silicon carbide (SiC) wafer maker, reported in an SEC filing that its ability to continue operations is in doubt, hinting at possible bankruptcy. Renesas Electronics of Japan has a $2 billion long-term agreement with the company for SiC wafer supply. Advance payments that have already been made towards this put Renesas at risk of financial loss. The Wolfspeed… |
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Tomahawk 6 by Broadcom, The First 102.4 Tbps Ethernet Switch Chip Powering AI Networks Broadcom Inc. has introduced Tomahawk 6, the world’s first 102.4 Terabits per second Ethernet switch chip, and it’s already started shipping. This new chip is designed for large-scale AI training and inference clusters, providing the highest bandwidth and performance that can be packed in a piece of silicon. The Tomahawk 6 is twice what its predecessors were in terms of switching… |
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L&T Semiconductor Advances Chip Design with Focus on Automotive, Industrial, and Energy Markets L&T Semiconductor Technologies, a fabless chip design company, is making strides towards bolstering the country’s semiconductor industry. Its portfolio of products targeting the automotive, industrial, and energy sectors keeps expanding. At present, they entertain over 50 customers and are running 11 active projects. The company believes it has paced ahead of its planned timeline for the… |
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India Poised for Growth in Semiconductor Research as Manufacturing Lags Says MediaTek David Ku, MediaTek's Co-Chief Operations Officer, acknowledges India’s growth in semiconductor research and development while cautioning that the nation is still years from becoming a prominent semiconductor manufacturing hub. Speaking during a media interaction in Taipei, Ku drew attention to the steep learning curve and extended timelines tied to semiconductor fabrication. It typically takes… |
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New Doors Open for Indian AI Startups as US Eases Chip Export Rules Thanks to a major policy change in the United States, Indian startups and researchers may soon find it easier to access cutting-edge AI hardware. The US government has officially scrapped the controversial AI diffusion rule introduced under the Biden administration. The rule was intended to limit China’s access to advanced AI chips, but the restrictions impacted friendly nations like India,… |
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Certus Semiconductor Joins TSMC IP Alliance Program to Enhance ESD and I/O Solutions Certus Semiconductor has joined TSMC’s IP Alliance Program, part of the TSMC Open Innovation Platform. Through this partnership Certus can now offer its proven ESD protection and input/output building blocks directly to TSMC customers. Working together will make it easier to integrate Certus designs into chips built on TSMC’s wide range of process options. … |
