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yieldWerx Delivers a Master Class in Co-Packaged Photonics Implementation

yieldWerx Delivers a Master Class in Co-Packaged Photonics Implementation
by Mike Gianfagna on 04-06-2026 at 10:00 am

yieldWerx Delivers a Master Class in Co Packaged Photonics Implementation

We all know the semiconductor industry is seeing a new era of data intensity. The industry’s response includes advanced semiconductor design strategies, the adoption of chiplets, and the integration of optical I/O and photonics to enable higher performance, faster AI computation, and increased modularity. Co-packaged photonics… Read More


RISC-V Has Momentum. The Real Question Is Who Can Deliver

RISC-V Has Momentum. The Real Question Is Who Can Deliver
by Kalar Rajendiran on 04-06-2026 at 6:00 am

RVA23 Momentum (from Andrea Gallo keynote at 2025 RISC V Summit)

RISC-V has momentum. The industry knows it. The harder question is: who can actually deliver when and where it matters?

A Shift That Changes the Stakes

On March 24, 2026, Arm made something explicit: it is now a silicon company. After decades as a neutral IP provider, Arm is moving up the stack. It’s building chips and complete solutions,… Read More


CEO Interview with Jussi-Pekka Penttinen of Vexlum

CEO Interview with Jussi-Pekka Penttinen of Vexlum
by Daniel Nenni on 04-05-2026 at 2:00 pm

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Jussi-Pekka Penttinen is the chief executive officer, chief technical officer, and cofounder of Vexlum Ltd, an advanced laser technology company. With more than 15 years of experience, he is a leading researcher in the field of Vertical External Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VECSEL) and successfully commercialized the technology.… Read More


CEO Interview with Dr. Tony Atti of Phononic

CEO Interview with Dr. Tony Atti of Phononic
by Daniel Nenni on 04-05-2026 at 12:00 pm

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Tony Atti, Ph.D. is Phononic’s CEO. Tony is an experienced technology entrepreneur and executive, who is passionate about disruptive technology solutions that change our lives. As CEO and Co-Founder of Phononic, Dr. Atti has led the company’s mission to sustainably transform global cooling and heating through semiconductor… Read More


Podcast EP338: How Thermo Fisher Scientific Helps Advanced Semiconductor Development with Dr. Mohan Iyer

Podcast EP338: How Thermo Fisher Scientific Helps Advanced Semiconductor Development with Dr. Mohan Iyer
by Daniel Nenni on 04-03-2026 at 10:00 am

Daniel is joined by Dr. Mohan Iyer, who serves as the vice president and general manager of the Semiconductor Business Unit at Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in providing reference metrology, defect characterization, and localization equipment. These advanced systems are essential for driving innovation, accelerating… Read More


Samtec’s Strong Presence at embedded world 2026

Samtec’s Strong Presence at embedded world 2026
by Mike Gianfagna on 04-03-2026 at 6:00 am

Samtec’s Strong Presence at embedded world 2026

The embedded world Exhibition & Conference recently concluded. The event is held annually in Nuremberg, Germany and has become one of the most influential gatherings for the global embedded systems community. Since its inception in 2003, the event has grown from a modest technical meeting into a large-scale international… Read More


Silicon Catalyst and Microelectronics US 2026

Silicon Catalyst and Microelectronics US 2026
by Daniel Nenni on 04-02-2026 at 10:00 am

Silicon Catalyst Microelectronics US 2026 Conference

The designation of Silicon Catalyst as the exclusive strategic partner for Microelectronics US 2026 represents a significant alignment between a leading semiconductor startup ecosystem and a rapidly growing U.S. microelectronics industry event. This partnership reflects broader trends in semiconductor innovation, … Read More


Webinar – How to Reclaim Margin in Advanced Nodes

Webinar – How to Reclaim Margin in Advanced Nodes
by Mike Gianfagna on 04-02-2026 at 6:00 am

Webinar – How to Reclaim Margin in Advanced Nodes

This informative webinar discusses a significant issue that is cropping up for sub-5nm designs. As the graphic above shows, modeling uncertainty at advanced nodes results in excessive guard banding. These guard bands result in reduced performance and profit. A loss of 25 – 35% in PPA is discussed, along with the lost profit associated… Read More


Alchip’s Leadership in ASIC Innovation: Advancing Toward 2nm Semiconductor Technology

Alchip’s Leadership in ASIC Innovation: Advancing Toward 2nm Semiconductor Technology
by Daniel Nenni on 04-01-2026 at 10:00 am

Alchip’s Leadership in ASIC Innovation

Alchip Technologies has recently reported significant progress in the development of advanced 2nm  ASICs, positioning itself as a leader in next-generation semiconductor design for AI and HPC. The announcement highlights Alchip’s efforts to commercialize cutting-edge chip technologies and deliver highly customized … Read More


CapEx Up for Foundry, Memory

CapEx Up for Foundry, Memory
by Bill Jewell on 04-01-2026 at 6:00 am

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Semiconductor Intelligence estimates total semiconductor industry capital spending (CapEx) was $166 billion in 2025, up 7% from 2024. We estimate 2026 CapEx will be $200 billion, up 20% from 2025. TSMC was the largest spender in 2024 with $40.9 billion in CapEx, 25% of the total. TSMC projects 2026 CapEx will be between $52 billionRead More