The Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM-CSIC) has developed a specific phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit for the new advanced RISC-V processors of the DRAC project led by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS). The BSC-CNS presented last December 20 the new Sargantana chip, the third generation of open source processors.

How are companies responding to the chip shortage and what are policymakers commenting? Here we sum up the most important events related to the global shortage of microchips. The article is updated continuously.

Intel has developed automotive versions of its new AI PC chips in an attempt to challenge major competitors Nvidia and Qualcomm in the burgeoning vehicle microchips market.

The year 2023 presented the power electronics industry with the success of aluminum nitride wafers, new tech IGBTs, solar cell efficiency, BESS, and whatnot! The dream of LK-99 being a room-temperature superconductor ran through half of the year. The article lists five power electronics trends that will rise in 2024.

The CEO of ChatGPT founder OpenAI, Sam Altman, is reportedly seeking billions of dollars in funding for a network of AI chip fabs that will help safeguard the supply of AI-ready chips as interest in the industry grows.

A chip shortage is a fairly rare occurrence in the semiconductor and integrated circuit industry that occurs when industry demand is higher than supply, and there’s currently a substantial one that has been in focus since January.

The new ZXCT21xQ AEC-Q Current-Shunt Monitors from Diodes Incorporated, now at Mouser Electronics, Inc., enable high-precision voltage sensing in electric vehicles. Read this press release to find out more.

With the new Catapult AI NN software, software development teams can seamlessly translate AI models designed in Python into silicon-based implementations, facilitating faster and more power-efficient execution compared to standard processors.

The latest report from SEMI industry association indicates that the semiconductor manufacturing industry is experiencing a period of growth. Sales are increasing, with integrated chips representing the most significant growth area. Inventories are stabilising, and factories are expanding in order to meet the growing demand, particularly for powerful AI chips. It is anticipated that this trend will continue throughout the second half of the year. Is this pointing towards an overall recovery?

With a record of over 620 exhibitors and 450 first-time publications, PCIM Europe 2024 is setting new standards in power electronics. In an exclusive interview, Lisette Hausser, Vice President PCIM Europe, shares her personal highlights and talks about the innovations that make this event a unique meeting place for experts from industry and science.