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Indichip Semiconductors Limited and Japan’s Yitoa Micro Technology Limited (YMTL) have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish India's first private silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor manufacturing facility. With a staggering investment of over ₹14,000 crore, this groundbreaking facility will be anchored in the Orvakal Mega Industrial Hub, Kurnool. Key details: ▪️ Production Capacity : The facility will commence with an initial output of 10,000 SiC wafers per month, with plans to scale up to an impressive 50,000 wafers per month within the next 2-3 years. ▪️ Focus Areas : The facility will concentrate on energy-efficient technologies, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy solutions, paving the way for a greener future. ▪️ Government Support : The Andhra Pradesh government, under its recently launched semiconductor policy (November 2024), is supporting this venture with land allocation and robust infrastructure dev...

Greetings from  VLSIKshetra!  Let's dive into today's cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics news Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has made a strategic $20 million investment in Absci, a company specializing in AI-driven drug discovery. This move is part of AMD's broader strategy to expand its presence in the life-sciences market and replicate this success in other industries. Why This Investment Matters Entering the Life-Sciences Market : By investing in Absci, AMD gains a foothold in the rapidly growing AI drug discovery market, which is expected to reach nearly $8 billion by 2030. This sector relies heavily on advanced computing power to analyze genetic data and accelerate the drug discovery process. Leveraging Advanced Technology : AMD will provide Absci with its Instinct accelerators and ROCm software to enhance Absci's AI drug discovery capabilities. This collaboration aims to optimize Absci's AI models for biological modeling, leading to faster innovation cyc...

Greetings from  VLSIKshetra!  Let's dive into today's cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics news Tata Electronics is set to revolutionize India's semiconductor industry with its new plant in Assam. The plant is expected to start producing "Made in India" chips by 2026, marking a significant milestone for the country's electronics manufacturing sector Business Implications Strategic Investment : The establishment of this plant aligns with the Indian government's vision of self-reliance and boosting domestic manufacturing. The project is part of the "Make in India" initiative, aiming to reduce dependence on imports and enhance India's global standing in semiconductor manufacturing. Economic Growth : The plant is projected to employ around 40,000 individuals, providing a significant boost to the local economy. The construction of an electronic city around the plant will offer residential facilities and infrastructure, further supporting eco...

Greetings from VLSIKshetra! Let's dive into today's cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics news The Netherlands has recently launched the ChipNL Competence Centre , a strategic initiative aimed at boosting semiconductor innovation and strengthening the country's position in the global semiconductor industry. Business Implications Strategic Investment : The European Commission and the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) have jointly allocated a budget of 12 million euros for the next four years to support the ChipNL Competence Centre. This funding will help advance technological capabilities and foster innovation in the Dutch semiconductor ecosystem Collaboration and Partnerships : The Centre is a collaboration between several key organizations, including Brainport Development, ChipTech Twente, High Tech NL, TNO, JePPIX, imec, and regional development companies OostNL, BOM, and InnovationQuarter. This collaboration aims to connect different parts of the value ...

In a significant development for the Internet of Things (IoT) industry, Synaptics and Google have teamed up to enhance Edge AI capabilities. This collaboration aims to integrate Google's Machine Learning Intermediate Representation (MLIR)-compliant machine learning core on Synaptics' Astra hardware, utilizing open-source software and tools. Let's delve into what this partnership means for the future of IoT and Edge AI. The Power of Edge AI Edge AI refers to the processing of AI algorithms on devices at the edge of the network, closer to where data is generated, rather than in centralized cloud servers. This approach offers several benefits, including reduced latency, improved privacy, and lower bandwidth usage. By bringing AI capabilities to the edge, devices can make real-time decisions, enhancing their functionality and efficiency.  Why This Collaboration Matters The partnership between Synaptics and Google is poised to bring significant advancements in Edge AI for IoT. H...

  PCIe Technology: The Backbone of Future AI Infrastructure AI is transforming the world around us, from smart assistants to automated driving. One key player in this transformation is PCIe technology, which is poised to play a crucial role in the AI infrastructure marketplace. According to a report by ABI Research, the market for PCIe technology in AI is expected to skyrocket from $449.33 million to an astounding $2.784 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22%. What is Generative AI? Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is a type of AI that creates content, such as text, images, video, and audio. Think of it as an incredibly advanced artist, writer, and musician all rolled into one. However, as GenAI evolves, it faces unique challenges, such as the need for low-power, low-latency technologies to connect these complex systems. PCIe Technology and Generative AI PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) technology is perfectly suited to mee...

For years, Arm and Qualcomm have been key players in the tech world. Arm designs the blueprints for chips that power many of the world's devices, while Qualcomm builds and sells those chips, especially for smartphones. Their relationship has usually been a collaborative one, with Qualcomm using Arm's designs under a license agreement. However, things started heating up when Qualcomm acquired a company called Nuvia. Nuvia was developing its own high-performance cores based on Arm's architecture, and Qualcomm wanted to use these Nuvia-designed cores in its PC chipsets. Arm wasn't happy about this and claimed that Nuvia's license did not cover such usage by Qualcomm. So, Arm took Qualcomm to court. They hoped to stop Qualcomm from using these Nuvia-designed cores until a new agreement (with presumably higher fees) was reached. Unfortunately for Arm, the jury couldn't agree on whether Nuvia had breached its license agreement with Arm, which meant no immediate win fo...

SemiKong is the world's first open-source large language model (LLM) specifically designed for the semiconductor industry. Developed by Aitomatic in collaboration with partners in the AI Alliance (including Meta, AMD, IBM, Yale University, and the University of Tokyo), SemiKong aims to accelerate the development and market launch of new chips by up to 30% Here are some key points about SemiKong: Purpose-built for the semiconductor industry : SemiKong is trained on a comprehensive semiconductor-related text corpus, making it highly specialized for industry-specific tasks. Domain Expert Agents (DXAs) : These smaller LLM agents are trained on a client company's technical libraries or expert knowledge, allowing them to automate development tasks and provide chatbot-style communication with engineers. Performance : SemiKong outperforms general-purpose LLMs in semiconductor-specific tasks, reducing time-to-market for new chip designs by 20-30% and improving first-time-right manuf...