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Revolutionizing Chip Packaging: The Impact of Intel’s Embedded Multi-Die Interconnect Bridge (EMIB)

Revolutionizing Chip Packaging: The Impact of Intel’s Embedded Multi-Die Interconnect Bridge (EMIB)
by Admin on 08-27-2025 at 10:00 am

Intel Foundry Packaging Evolution 2025

In an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and high-performance computing (HPC), the demand for semiconductors that deliver high data throughput, low latency, and energy efficiency has never been greater. Traditional chip designs often struggle to keep pace with these requirements, leading… Read More


Intel’s Pearl Harbor Moment

Intel’s Pearl Harbor Moment
by Daniel Nenni on 08-25-2025 at 10:00 am

Pearl Harbor Memorial Hawaii

There is a lot of talk about where Intel went wrong, the latest is missing AI, but people seem to forget one of the more defining blunders in the history of Intel. In April of 2012 Kirk Skaugen, the new general manager of Intel’s client PC group, moderated a Q&A with Mark Bohr, a 33+ year Intel fellow, and Brad Heaney, the Ivy Bridge… Read More


Should the US Government Invest in Intel?

Should the US Government Invest in Intel?
by Daniel Nenni on 08-18-2025 at 10:00 am

Trump Intel Foundry Hat Smiling SemiWiki

“Most companies don’t die because they are wrong; most die because they don’t commit themselves. They fritter away their valuable resources while attempting to make a decision. The greatest danger is standing still.” Andy Grove’s Only the Paranoid Survive, first published in 1996.

Looking back 20 years, we all know this… Read More


Should Intel be Split in Half?

Should Intel be Split in Half?
by Daniel Nenni on 08-11-2025 at 6:00 am

Intel Should Not Be Split!

A recent commentary from four former Intel board members argue that Intel should be split into two separate companies with separate CEOs and separate board of directors. Charlene BarshefskyReed HundtJames Plummer, and David Yoffie wrote that Intel shareholders should insist on a split which would create a new, independent,… Read More


Making Intel Great Again!

Making Intel Great Again!
by Daniel Nenni on 08-08-2025 at 6:00 am

Intel 3.0 Logo SemiWiki

Lip-Bu Tan made it very clear on his most recent call that Intel will not continue to invest in leading edge semiconductor manufacturing solo. Lip-Bu is intimately familiar with TSMC and that is the collaborative business model he envisions for Intel Foundry. I support this 100%. Intel and Samsung have tried to compete head-to-head… Read More


Podcast EP300: Next Generation Metalization Innovations with Lam’s Kaihan Ashtiani

Podcast EP300: Next Generation Metalization Innovations with Lam’s Kaihan Ashtiani
by Daniel Nenni on 07-30-2025 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Kaihan Ashtiani, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of atomic layer deposition and chemical vapor deposition metals in Lam’s Deposition Business Unit. Kaihan has more than 30 years of experience in technical and management roles, working on a variety of semiconductor tools and processes.

Dan explores… Read More


Musk’s new job as Samsung Fab Manager – Can he disrupt chip making? Intel outside

Musk’s new job as Samsung Fab Manager – Can he disrupt chip making? Intel outside
by Robert Maire on 07-29-2025 at 6:00 am

Elon Musk Samsung Tesla

– Musk chip lifeline to Samsung comes with interesting strings attached
– Musk chose Samsung over Intel-What does that say about Intel?
– Musk will hold sway over Samsung much as Apple/NVDA over TSMC
– Will Musk do a “DOGE” on chip tool makers? How much influence?

Tesla/Samsung $16.5B deal
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Why I Think Intel 3.0 Will Succeed

Why I Think Intel 3.0 Will Succeed
by Daniel Nenni on 07-28-2025 at 6:00 am

Intel 3.0 Logo SemiWiki

Probably one of the most anticipated semiconductor investor calls was held last week and it did not disappoint. It was Lip-Bu Tan’s first full quarter since he took over as CEO. In the resulting discussions on the SemiWiki Forum I am viewed as overly optimistic of Intel’s recent pivot. That is true, I am optimistic, but my observations… Read More


Alchip Launches 2nm Design Platform for HPC and AI ASICs, Eyes TSMC N2 and A16 Roadmap

Alchip Launches 2nm Design Platform for HPC and AI ASICs, Eyes TSMC N2 and A16 Roadmap
by Daniel Nenni on 07-22-2025 at 6:10 am

Alchip TSMC N2 announcement SemiWiki

Alchip Technologies, a global leader in high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure ASICs, has officially launched its 2nm Design Platform, marking a major advancement in custom silicon design. The company has already received its first 2nm wafers and is collaborating with customers on the development of high-performance… Read More


Certus Semiconductor at the 2025 Design Automation Conference #62DAC

Certus Semiconductor at the 2025 Design Automation Conference #62DAC
by Daniel Nenni on 06-15-2025 at 10:00 am

62nd DAC SemiWiki

Certus Semiconductor Brings High-Performance Custom I/O and ESD IP to DAC 2025

Certus Semiconductor, a trusted leader in custom I/O and ESD solutions, will exhibit at booth #1731 during DAC 2025, June 23–27 in San Francisco. Known for its robust, customer-proven IP tailored for challenging applications, Certus will highlight… Read More