Alphawave Semi Unlocks 1.2 TBps Connectivity for HPC and AI Infrastructure with 9.2 Gbps HBM3E Subsystem

Alphawave Semi Unlocks 1.2 TBps Connectivity for HPC and AI Infrastructure with 9.2 Gbps HBM3E Subsystem
by Kalar Rajendiran on 08-27-2024 at 10:00 am

9.2Gbps HBM3E Subsystem

In the rapidly evolving fields of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI), reducing time to market is crucial for maintaining competitive advantage. HBM3E systems play a pivotal role in this regard, particularly for hyperscaler and data center infrastructure customers. Alphawave Semi’sRead More


The State of The Foundry Market Insights from the Q2-24 Results

The State of The Foundry Market Insights from the Q2-24 Results
by admin on 08-20-2024 at 10:00 am

TSMC Leads but Challengers Follow 2024

If you work in the Semiconductor or related industry, you know that industry cycles can profoundly impact your business. It is crucial for strategic development to invest at the appropriate time and to rope the sails when necessary.

As a semiconductor investor, you’re accustomed to the ebb and flow of industry cycles. It’s… Read More


Mitigating AI Data Bottlenecks with PCIe 7.0

Mitigating AI Data Bottlenecks with PCIe 7.0
by Kalar Rajendiran on 08-05-2024 at 6:00 am

Mitigating AI Data Bottlenecks with PCIe 7.0 LinkedIn Event

During a recent LinkedIn webcast, Dr. Ian Cutress, Chief Analyst at More than Moore and Host at TechTechPotato, and Priyank Shukla, Principal Product Manager at Synopsys, shared their thoughts regarding the industry drivers, design considerations, and critical advancements in compute interconnects enabling data center… Read More


LRCX Good but not good enough results, AMAT Epic failure and Slow Steady Recovery

LRCX Good but not good enough results, AMAT Epic failure and Slow Steady Recovery
by Robert Maire on 08-04-2024 at 6:00 am

Chips Act 2024
  • Lam reported good numbers with slightly soft guide
  • Investors are figuring out the up cycle will be slower than thought
  • Looks like AMAT won’t get CHIPS act money for Epic facility
  • Steady improvement but stocks still ahead of themselves-Correction?
Lam reports good numbers (as usual) but guide not good enough

Lam reported… Read More


Podcast EP238: Intel Capital’s Focus on Improving the Future of Semiconductors with Jennifer Ard

Podcast EP238: Intel Capital’s Focus on Improving the Future of Semiconductors with Jennifer Ard
by Daniel Nenni on 08-02-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Jennifer Ard, Intel Capital Managing Director and Head of Investment Operations. In her role, Jen is responsible for managing Intel Capital’s investment-related operations. Additionally, she is primarily focused on investing in silicon-related companies and has been involved in multiple deals including… Read More


TSMC’s Business Update and Launch of a New Strategy

TSMC’s Business Update and Launch of a New Strategy
by admin on 07-30-2024 at 10:00 am

TSMC Fab Utilization 2024

What looks like a modest market expansion strategy is all but modest.

Insights into the Semiconductor Industry and the Semiconductor Supply Chain.

As usual, when TSMC reports, the Semiconductor industry gets a spray of insights that help understand what goes on in other areas of the industry. This time, TSMC gave more insight … Read More


Empowering AI, Hyperscale and Data Center Connectivity with PAM4 SerDes Technology

Empowering AI, Hyperscale and Data Center Connectivity with PAM4 SerDes Technology
by Kalar Rajendiran on 07-25-2024 at 10:00 am

High Speed PAM4 SerDes Use Scenarios

The rapid expansion of data-intensive applications, such as artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and 5G, necessitates connectivity solutions capable of handling massive amounts of data with high efficiency and reliability. The advent of 224G/112G Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) technology,… Read More


SEMICON West- Jubilant huge crowds- HBM & AI everywhere – CHIPS Act & IMEC

SEMICON West- Jubilant huge crowds- HBM & AI everywhere – CHIPS Act & IMEC
by Robert Maire on 07-12-2024 at 6:00 am

Semicon West SF

– We just finished the most happy SEMICON West in a long time
– IMEC stole the show- HBM has more impact than size dictates
– Has Samsung lost its memory mojo? Is SK the new leader?
– AI brings new tech issues with it – TSMC is still industry King

Report from SEMICON West

The crowds at Semicon West were both… Read More


Driving Data Frontiers: High-Performance PCIe® and CXL® in Modern Infrastructures

Driving Data Frontiers: High-Performance PCIe® and CXL® in Modern Infrastructures
by Kalar Rajendiran on 06-10-2024 at 10:00 am

Alphawave Ecosystem Collaborative Partners

The increasing demands of data-intensive applications necessitate more efficient storage and memory utilization. The rapid evolution of AI workloads, particularly with Generative AI (GenAI), demands infrastructure that can adapt to diverse computational needs. AI models vary widely in resource requirements, necessitating… Read More


Using LLMs for Fault Localization. Innovation in Verification

Using LLMs for Fault Localization. Innovation in Verification
by Bernard Murphy on 05-29-2024 at 6:00 am

Innovation New

We have talked about fault localization (root cause analysis) in several reviews. This early-release paper looks at applying LLM technology to the task. Paul Cunningham (GM, Verification at Cadence), Raúl Camposano (Silicon Catalyst, entrepreneur, former Synopsys CTO and now Silvaco CTO) and I continue our series on research… Read More