News
North Carolina State University Orders Ion Beam Etching Equipment from scia Systems
scia Systems GmbH announced that North Carolina State University has purchased a scia Mill 200 system for processing wide bandgap semiconductor materials such as Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride. This system will enable the university to enhance capabilities in developing power electronic devices that operate efficiently at high voltages and temperatures, and it will be installed in their new hub for wide bandgap semiconductor innovation.
Launches
Radar–Vision Fusion with bitsensing’s TIMOS
IKIO Technologies has partnered with bitsensing to deploy TIMOS, an AI-powered traffic monitoring technology in India. This innovative sensor merges radar and vision data to improve traffic management and safety. The pilot project will begin on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, aiming to enhance urban traffic analysis and support advanced driver assistance systems in the future.
Charts
Silicon 100: Startups to Watch in 2025
The latest edition of EE Times’ Silicon 100 highlights emerging startups in the semiconductor industry, showcasing innovations in data center AI, edge AI, and quantum computing. This year’s list reflects how geopolitical factors are shaping venture capital’s global reach and emphasizes the critical link between technology advancement and market relevance.
Research
Search for new semiconductors heats up with gallium oxide
University of Illinois researchers have made significant strides in fabricating beta-gallium oxide, a promising material for high-power semiconductor applications. Using a novel etching technique, they have successfully created 3D fin structures, which enhance power handling capabilities. This research could pave the way for more efficient semiconductor devices, though challenges remain in etching speed and thermal conductivity.
Insight
Xconn Shows Off First CXL Switch
Xconn Technologies has unveiled its Apollo CXL switch, enabling dynamic memory pooling across various systems. This innovation, showcased at DevCon 2025, is designed for AI and high-performance computing applications, addressing the memory limitations that often hinder performance. The switch supports terabyte-scale memory expansion, crucial for advancing AI technologies and optimizing resource use.
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