News
Semiconductor IP for Advanced 2nm SoCs in the Silicon AI Era: Winners, Money-Spinning IPs, and Rising Trends
As we enter late 2025, the semiconductor industry is entering 2nm era enabling further growth of chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) systems and also for various other applications such as smart phone SoC and personal computer
6 min read
The 2nm Semiconductor Node: A New Battleground in 2026
The semiconductor industry is entering a pivotal phase with the rollout of 2nm-class process technologies in 2026, which has started in mid 2025. This node, featuring gate-all-around (GAA) nanosheet transistors, promises significant gains in performance (up to 15% higher) and po
16 min read
VisIC Technologies Raises $26M in Round B Funding for GaN EV Power Solutions with Hyundai and Kia Investment
VisIC Technologies has completed the second closing of its Round B funding, securing $26 million to develop Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductor technology for electric vehicles. The round was led by a global semiconductor leader, with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia (referred to as HKMC) part
4 min read
Sofics Advances ESD IP on TSMC 4nm and 2nm Nodes for AI and HPC Applications
Sofics, a Belgium-based provider of semiconductor IP focused on on-chip ESD protection and interface solutions, has achieved milestones in collaboration with TSMC on advanced process nodes. On October 21, 2025, Sofics announced the tape-out of a test chip on TSMC's N4C (4nm-class) process.
3 min read
Stanford Researchers Develop Room-Temperature Quantum Communication Device Using Twisted Light and Molybdenum Diselenide
Materials scientists at Stanford University have developed a nanoscale optical device that operates at room temperature to entangle the spin of photons and electrons for quantum communication. Current quantum systems require temperatures near absolute zero to maintain qubit stability and pre
3 min read
2025 Electronics Design Trends: 800V HVDC Architecture Emerges for AI Data Center Power Delivery
Global data center electricity consumption reached 240-340 TWh in 2022. Projections indicate growth to 1,000 TWh by 2026, driven primarily by AI workloads. Rack power densities have increased from 30-40 kW per cabinet to 100 kW or more for AI systems. A 1 MW rack using traditional 48V/54V distrib
5 min read
From Parabolic Dishes to Flat Phased Arrays: The Transformation of Satellite Broadband Antennas
The quest for global, high-speed internet access in the areas where no-cellular connectivity in feasible has driven remarkable advancements in satellite antenna technology. From bulky parabolic dishes suited to stationary geostationary (GEO) satellites to sleek, flat-panel phased arrays enabling
12 min read
Rapidus Announces AI-Agentic Design Tools for 2nm Semiconductor Process Starting 2026
Deep node focused new Japanese semiconductor foundry Rapidus Corporation has announced a suite of AI design tools under its Rapidus AI-Assisted Design Solution (Raads), supporting the company's Rapid and Unified Manufacturing Service (RUMS) concept. The approach is being rebranded as Rapidus AI-A
3 min read
Cadence and Alphawave Semi Separately Achieve 64 Gbps UCIe IP Tapeouts on TSMC N3P for AI Chiplet Connectivity
Cadence has completed the tapeout of its third-generation Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) IP solution on TSMC's N3P process technology, achieving 64 Gbps per-lane speeds. The Cadence UCIe IP subsystem complies with the UCIe specification and supports protocols including AXI,
3 min read
Nvidia and Groq Announce Non-Exclusive Licensing Agreement for AI Inference Technology
On December 24, 2025, Nvidia and Groq announced a non-exclusive licensing agreement for Groq's inference technology, valued at approximately $20 billion.
2 min read
IISc ESE Invites Applications for Final Sem Project Internship in Quantum Tech and Electronics for B.Tech, M.Tech Students-Last Date to Apply 2nd Jan 2026
The Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has announced a Final Semester Project Internship Programme for final-year B.Tech and M.Tech students, scheduled from January 15 to May 15, 2026. The programme involves full-time placemen
3 min read
Sivers Semiconductors Secures ESA Contract for SATCOM mmWave Beamforming IC Development Supporting IRIS²
Sivers Semiconductors AB announced awarding of a development program by the European Space Agency (ESA). The contract, valued at approximately USD $900,000, will span 18 months and support the development of next-generation satellite communication (SATCOM) beamforming integrated circuits (BFICs).
3 min read
Our Editors dive into topical news, new products, and discuss the shifting architecture of the global semiconductor industry.
▶ Podcast
