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KIOXIA's BiCS8 tops out at 218 layers, dead last among NAND makers. It also powers the 245.76TB LC9, the densest SSD on the planet.…
ASML from the Netherlands is the sole producer of advanced lithography machines essential for semiconductor manufacturing. xLight, led by Pat Gelsinger, aims to provide…
By the end of 2025, Phytium shipped over 13 million processors, primarily to Chinese government entities, driven by mandates rather than market demand. Despite…
Zhaoxin, a joint venture with VIA Technologies, holds a unique position as China's lone x86 chipmaker without U.S. sanctions. Despite being behind in technology,…
Hygon, a Chinese server chip manufacturer, evolved from a 2017 AMD EPYC architecture, leveraging a 2016 licensing deal. Despite U.S. sanctions halting new IP…
The Morefine M700S mini PC, powered by the Loongson 3A6000 processor, marks a significant achievement for Chinese silicon. Loongson's commitment to a self-designed ISA…
Huawei's Mate 60 Pro unexpectedly launched in 2023 featuring the Kirin 9000S chip, surprisingly circumventing US sanctions. HiSilicon, Huawei's silicon arm, encompasses its mobile,…
Qualcomm's acquisition of SAM Seamless Network for $150 million highlights the importance of its network-native platform, securing 500 million devices across various ISPs. Maintaining…
The article discusses the challenges faced by Chinese CPU companies due to reliance on foreign technology and sanctions. It outlines five key players navigating…
In December, a BIS team tested post-quantum signatures in TARGET2, successfully rejecting forged transfers but facing challenges with increased signature sizes impacting performance. While…
In 2005, SMIC, China’s semiconductor champion, faced a dramatic journey, building advanced fabs with foreign technology while accumulating losses. Despite early successes and optimism…
AMD's acquisition of MEXT aims to address rising memory costs by enhancing flash storage capabilities, offering 2-4x effective capacity while reducing expenses. This strategic…
A team at Chalmers University reshaped the surface beneath YBCO superconductors, significantly enhancing their performance. By creating a nanofaceted substrate, they improved transition temperatures…
As of June 2026, the RTX 5090's price has surged to $4,329, driven by high demand for its GDDR7 memory. While it boasts impressive…
OpenAI and Broadcom announce Jalapeño, a custom chip designed to run OpenAI's models. With a nine-month development timeline, the ASIC aims for efficiency and…
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