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Samsung touts 96% lower-power NAND design
By Luke James published
Samsung researchers have published a detailed account of an experimental NAND architecture that aims to cut one of the technology’s largest power drains by as much as 96%.

Industry's first TSMC COUPE-based optical connectivity solution for next-gen AI chips displayed — Alchip and Ayar Labs show future silicon photonics device
By Anton Shilov published
Alchip and Ayar Labs team up to build optical connectivity solution based on TSMC's COUPE framework that lets fabless chip designers to easily add optical connectivity to their designs.

NAND wafer shortages push November contract prices up by over 60% — market tightens as hyperscalers purchase capacity for AI data centers
By Luke James published
TrendForce reported on December 1 that NAND Flash wafer supply tightened sharply in November as AI workloads and enterprise SSD orders continued to drive sustained demand.

Intel moves closer to building Apple’s entry-level M-series chips on 18A from 2027
By Luke James published
Apple is preparing to qualify Intel’s 18A process for its lowest-end M-series processor, according to a post on X from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Micron plans $9.6 billion HBM fab in Japan as AI memory race accelerates
By Luke James published
Micron is preparing a major expansion of its Hiroshima operations to build a dedicated high-bandwidth memory facility, according to a report by Nikkei Asia.

Embattled Dutch chipmaker Nexperia gets into public spat with Chinese owners
By Luke James published
Tensions inside Nexperia have sharpened after its parent company, Wingtech Technology, publicly accused the Dutch head office of deception and obstruction.

China claims domestically-designed 14nm logic chips can rival Nvidia's 4nm
By Luke James published
Premium A domestic processor combining 14nm logic and 18nm DRAM could boast both power and efficiency.

Ex-TSMC executive’s homes raided in Intel trade-secret lawsuit
By Luke James published
Taiwanese prosecutors have searched the homes of former TSMC Senior Vice President Lo Wen-jen, days after the company filed a civil lawsuit alleging that Lo may have leaked trade secrets to Intel.
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