Vision-Language Models (VLM) – the next big thing in AI?

Vision-Language Models (VLM) – the next big thing in AI?
by Daniel Nenni on 03-27-2025 at 6:00 am

Semidynamics AI SemiWiki

AI has changed a lot in the last ten years. In 2012, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) were the state of the art for computer vision. Then around 2020 vison transformers (ViTs) redefined machine learning. Now, Vision-Language Models (VLMs) are changing the game again—blending image and text understanding to power everything… Read More


Ceva-XC21 and Ceva-XC23 DSPs: Advancing Wireless and Edge AI Processing

Ceva-XC21 and Ceva-XC23 DSPs: Advancing Wireless and Edge AI Processing
by Kalar Rajendiran on 03-25-2025 at 6:00 am

Cellular Evolution

Ceva recently unveiled its XC21 and XC23 DSP cores, designed to revolutionize wireless communications and edge AI processing. These new offerings build upon the Ceva-XC20 architecture, delivering unmatched efficiency, scalability, and performance for 5G-Advanced, pre-6G, and smart edge applications. As demand grows … Read More


Cutting Through the Fog: Hype versus Reality in Emerging Technologies

Cutting Through the Fog: Hype versus Reality in Emerging Technologies
by Kalar Rajendiran on 03-14-2025 at 8:00 am

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Silicon Catalyst is an organization that supports early-stage semiconductor startups with an ecosystem that provides tools and resources needed to design, create, and market semiconductor solutions. It is the only incubator + accelerator focused on the Global Semiconductor Industry and operates with the motto “It’s about… Read More


CEA-Leti Innovation Days – LID World Summit

CEA-Leti Innovation Days – LID World Summit
by Admin on 03-04-2025 at 8:18 pm

CEA-Leti’s flagship event

Beyond algorithms, what will it take for AI to realize its full potential for businesses and society? Advanced semiconductors!

Join global semiconductor industry leaders at LID World Summit 2025 for inspiring keynotes, insight-filled conferences, and exciting demos of what’s next in CEA-Leti’s

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Powering the Future: How Engineered Substrates and Material Innovation Drive the Semiconductor Revolution

Powering the Future: How Engineered Substrates and Material Innovation Drive the Semiconductor Revolution
by Kalar Rajendiran on 03-03-2025 at 6:00 am

Substrate Vision Summit Engineered Substrate Panel Session

Engineered substrate technology is driving an evolution within the semiconductor industry. As Moore’s Law reaches its limits, the focus is shifting from traditional planar wafer scaling to innovative material engineering and 3D integration. Companies like Soitec, Intel and Samsung are pioneering this transition, unlocking… Read More


The Double-Edged Sword of AI Processors: Batch Sizes, Token Rates, and the Hardware Hurdles in Large Language Model Processing

The Double-Edged Sword of AI Processors: Batch Sizes, Token Rates, and the Hardware Hurdles in Large Language Model Processing
by Lauro Rizzatti on 02-27-2025 at 10:00 am

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Unlike traditional software programming, AI software modeling represents a transformative paradigm shift, reshaping methodologies, redefining execution processes, and driving significant advancements in AI processors requirements.

Software Programming versus AI Modeling: A Fundamental Paradigm Shift

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Soitec: Materializing Future Innovations in Semiconductors

Soitec: Materializing Future Innovations in Semiconductors
by Kalar Rajendiran on 02-20-2025 at 6:00 am

ESG in the DNA of Soitec

The semiconductor industry continues to evolve rapidly to meet the escalating demands for speed, power efficiency, and miniaturization. As traditional silicon-based technologies reach their physical and performance limits, engineered substrates and advanced material innovation have emerged as pivotal drivers of the… Read More


Outlook 2025 with David Hwang of Alchip

Outlook 2025 with David Hwang of Alchip
by Daniel Nenni on 02-17-2025 at 10:00 am

Dave Huang

Dave Hwang joined Alchip in 2021 as General Manager of Alchip’s North America Business Unit.  He also serves as Senior Vice President, Business Development.  Prior to join Alchip, Dave served as Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Global Unichip and in a variety of management and technical roles at TSMC.  He holds… Read More


KLAC Good QTR with AI and HBM drive leading edge and China is Okay

KLAC Good QTR with AI and HBM drive leading edge and China is Okay
by Robert Maire on 02-05-2025 at 6:00 am

Robert Maire Semiconductor Advisors

– KLA put up a good qtr & year with consistent growth
– AI & HBM are the main drivers of leading edge which helps KLA
– China slowing but not too fast, Outlook OK but not super
– Wafer inspection is huge but reticle inspection continues to slip

KLA reports good quarter and OK outlook

KLA reported revenues… Read More


2025 Outlook with Uzi Baruch of proteanTecs

2025 Outlook with Uzi Baruch of proteanTecs
by Daniel Nenni on 02-04-2025 at 6:00 am

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Tell us a little bit about yourself and your company. 

I am the Chief Strategy Officer at proteanTecs where I oversee our organic and inorganic growth strategies, as well as our go-to-market. This includes collaboration with ecosystem partners, defining our business model, and creating value for our customers through a targeted… Read More