News
India Approves $550M for Semiconductor Expansion Across Three States
The Indian government has approved four new semiconductor manufacturing projects under the India Semiconductor Mission, with a total outlay of $550 million. The projects are set to create over 2,000 skilled jobs and will be located in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh. The new initiatives reflect India’s growing commitment to the semiconductor sector and aim to bolster its global competitiveness in chip manufacturing.
Launches
Low-power ‘microwave brain’ on a chip computes on both ultrafast data and wireless signals
Cornell University researchers have developed a groundbreaking low-power microchip, termed the “microwave brain.” This processor can handle ultrafast data signals and wireless communication tasks simultaneously, achieving significant efficiency with less than 200 milliwatts of power. This innovation promises to revolutionize edge computing capabilities.
Charts
Server-Scale Programmable Photonic Fabric to Interconnect Accelerators Within Servers
Researchers at Cornell University and Lightmatter have introduced Morphlux, a programmable photonic fabric that enhances interconnects between accelerator chips in servers. This innovation addresses the bandwidth limitations currently faced by ML-centric data centers, potentially improving training throughput of ML models significantly.
Research
Power Gating Enabling in Neural Processing Units
A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign introduces ReGate, a method for enabling power gating in Neural Processing Units (NPUs). This approach promises to reduce energy consumption by up to 32.8% while maintaining AI workload performance, marking a significant step towards more sustainable data center operations.
Insight
CEO Interview with Russ Garcia of Menlo Micro
Russ Garcia, CEO of Menlo Microsystems, discusses the company’s innovative MEMS switch technology. He highlights how this technology is revolutionizing the RF switch market by addressing the limitations of traditional switches, enabling higher performance across various industries including AI and aerospace. Garcia emphasizes the importance of collaboration with customers to drive future innovations.
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