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An AI-Native Architecture That Eliminates GPU Inefficiencies

An AI-Native Architecture That Eliminates GPU Inefficiencies
by Lauro Rizzatti on 02-26-2026 at 6:00 am

VSORA SemiWiki 2026

A recent analysis highlighted by MIT Technology Review puts the energy cost of generative AI into stark perspective. Generating a simple text response from Llama 3.1-405B—a model with 405 billion parameters, the adjustable “knobs” that enable prediction—requires on average 3,353 joules, nearly 1 watt-hour (Wh). Once cooling… Read More


TSMC Process Simplification for Advanced Nodes

TSMC Process Simplification for Advanced Nodes
by Daniel Nenni on 02-22-2026 at 4:00 pm

TSMC Patent US10692720B2

In the modern world, the semiconductor industry stands at the heart of technological innovation. From smartphones and laptops to advanced medical devices and artificial intelligence systems, nearly every piece of contemporary electronics depends on increasingly sophisticated microchips. Among the leading companies … Read More


TSMC and Cadence Strengthen Partnership to Enable Next-Generation AI and HPC Silicon

TSMC and Cadence Strengthen Partnership to Enable Next-Generation AI and HPC Silicon
by Daniel Nenni on 02-15-2026 at 6:00 pm

TSMC WAFER

TSMC continues to reinforce its leadership in advanced semiconductor manufacturing through its deepening collaboration with Cadence Design Systems. The expanded partnership focuses on enabling next-generation artificial intelligence and high-performance computing innovations by aligning advanced electronic design… Read More


Podcast EP331: Soitec’s Broad Impact on Quantum Computing and More with Dr. Christophe Maleville

Podcast EP331: Soitec’s Broad Impact on Quantum Computing and More with Dr. Christophe Maleville
by Daniel Nenni on 02-13-2026 at 10:00 am

Daniel is joined by Dr. Christophe Maleville, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Executive Vice-President of Soitec’s Innovation. He joined Soitec in 1993 and was a driving force behind the company’s joint research activities with CEA-Leti. For several years, he led new SOI process development, oversaw SOI technology transfer… Read More


TSMC vs Intel Foundry vs Samsung Foundry 2026

TSMC vs Intel Foundry vs Samsung Foundry 2026
by Daniel Nenni on 02-13-2026 at 6:00 am

TSMC vs Intel Foundry vs Samsung Foundry

The global semiconductor industry sits at the foundation of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and cloud data centers to artificial intelligence, automobiles, and national defense systems. At the center of advanced chip manufacturing are three major players: TSMC, Samsung Foundry, and Intel Foundry… Read More


Gate-All-Around (GAA) Technology for Sustainable AI

Gate-All-Around (GAA) Technology for Sustainable AI
by Daniel Nenni on 02-09-2026 at 8:00 am

Gate All Around Technology for Sustainable AI SemiWiki

The transition from FinFET to Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistor technology represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of logic devices, driven by both physical scaling limits and the rapidly growing computational demands of artificial intelligence. As semiconductor technology approaches the sub-3 nm regime, traditional… Read More


VSORA Board Chair Sandra Rivera on Solutions for AI Inference and LLM Processing

VSORA Board Chair Sandra Rivera on Solutions for AI Inference and LLM Processing
by Lauro Rizzatti on 02-09-2026 at 6:00 am

Sandra Rivera VISORA

Sandra Rivera, a Silicon Valley veteran who is the former CEO of Altera, an Intel FPGA spinout, and long-time Intel executive, recently became Chair of the Board of Directors of Paris-based VSORA. VSORA, a technology leader redefining AI inference for next-generation data centers, cloud infrastructure and edge, is focused … Read More


TSMC & GCU Semiconductor Training Program: Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce

TSMC & GCU Semiconductor Training Program: Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce
by Daniel Nenni on 02-08-2026 at 2:00 pm

TSMC GCU Semiconductor Training Program

The expansion of semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, particularly with TSMC’s multi-fab campus in Phoenix, Arizona, has created a significant need for skilled technical workers. To meet this demand, TSMC has partnered with educational institutions, including Grand Canyon University (GCU), to launch… Read More


NanoIC Extends Its PDK Portfolio with First A14 Logic and eDRAM Memory PDK

NanoIC Extends Its PDK Portfolio with First A14 Logic and eDRAM Memory PDK
by Daniel Nenni on 02-04-2026 at 6:00 am

Nano IC TSMC Process Roadmap

NanoIC has announced a major expansion of its process design kit portfolio with the introduction of its first A14 logic and embedded eDRAM  memory PDK. This milestone reflects the company’s growing role in enabling advanced semiconductor design at cutting-edge technology nodes and addresses increasing industry demand for… Read More


TSMC’s 2026 AZ Exclusive Experience Day: Bridging Careers and Semiconductor Innovation

TSMC’s 2026 AZ Exclusive Experience Day: Bridging Careers and Semiconductor Innovation
by Daniel Nenni on 02-02-2026 at 8:00 am

TSMC AZ Day FAB 21

In February of 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will host the TSMC AZ Exclusive Experience Day in Phoenix, Arizona, offering selected participants a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing organizations in the world. The event will serve as an immersive… Read More