As computing expands from data centers to edge devices, semiconductor designers face increasing pressure to optimize both performance and energy efficiency. Advanced process nodes continue to provide transistor-level improvements, but scaling alone cannot meet the demands of hyperscale AI infrastructure or ultra-low-power… Read More
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Akeana Partners with Axiomise for Formal Verification of Its Super-Scalar RISC-V Cores
Reimagining Compute in the Age of Dispersed Intelligence
At the 2025 RISC-V Summit, amid debates over cloud scaling and AI cost, DeepComputing CEO Yuning Liang offered a radical view: the future of intelligence isn’t in the cloud at all — it’s already in your pocket. His lunchtime conversation began with iPhones and ended with the death of the operating system. In between, he sketched … Read More
SiFive’s AI’s Next Chapter: RISC-V and Custom Silicon
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and semiconductor design, open-standard processor architectures are gaining unprecedented traction. At the center of this shift is SiFive, a company founded by the original creators of the RISC-V ISA, which champions an open, extensible, and license-free alternative… Read More
Ceva IP: Powering the Era of Physical AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving beyond the digital domain and into the physical world. From autonomous robots and smart factories to intelligent vehicles and connected consumer devices, AI systems are increasingly expected to perceive their surroundings, make real-time decisions, and act on them instantly. This… Read More
Two Open RISC-V Projects Chart Divergent Paths to High Performance
Up to now the RISC-V community has been developing open-source processor implementations to a stage where they can appeal to system designers looking for alternatives to proprietary Arm and x86 cores. Toward this end, two projects have emerged as particularly significant examples of where RISC-V is heading. One is Ara, a vector… Read More
How Memory Technology Is Powering the Next Era of Compute
For more than a decade, progress in artificial intelligence has been framed almost entirely through the lens of compute. Faster GPUs, denser accelerators, and higher TOPS defined each new generation. But as generative and agentic AI enter their next phase, that framing is no longer sufficient. The most advanced AI systems today… Read More
Semidynamics Unveils 3nm AI Inference Silicon and Full-Stack Systems
Semidynamics has taken a significant step forward in the race to build next-generation AI infrastructure with the unveiling of its 3nm AI inference silicon and a vertically integrated, full-stack systems strategy. Announced in February 2026, the development marks the company’s evolution from an advanced architecture specialist… Read More
Ceva Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth IPs Power Renesas’ First Combo MCUs for IoT and Connected Home
The rapid expansion of IoT, smart home, and industrial automation markets is reshaping how connectivity is designed into embedded systems. Developers increasingly require highly integrated wireless solutions that deliver strong performance, ultra-low power consumption, and design flexibility, while also shortening… Read More
Chiplets Reach an Architectural Turning Point at Chiplet Summit 2026
The semiconductor industry’s transition toward chiplet-based architectures is entering a decisive new phase. What began as a promising alternative to SoC design is now confronting real-world demands around system integration, validation, and long-term scalability. At Chiplet Summit 2026, taking place February 17–19 … Read More


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