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PC Market Still Struggling; Numbers are Down in Q2
The PC market continued to muddle through as shipments declined once more in the second quarter, with computers as a whole proving no match against the unrelenting popularity of...
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Startup Ports Gesture Software to Mali GPUs
Processor IP licensor teams with Israeli startup EyeSight Mobile Technologies on an optimization of EyeSight's gesture recognition software to run on ARM's Mali T600 series graphics processors.
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Intel Delays 14-nm Broadwell, Posts Mixed Q3
Under new CEO Brian Krzanich, Intel continues to suffer due to a weak PC market and has confessed to a one-quarter delay for its 14-nm Broadwell processor.
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Qualcomm Working on Neural Processor Core
Fabless chip giant Qualcomm Inc. is working with a San Diego-based startup called Brain Corp. to develop a neural processor architecture to provide human-brain like cognition and processing for mobile computing.
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SK Hynix Places Memory R&D in Taiwan
SK Hynix builds on acquisition of Link_A_Media Devices by locating a NAND memory controller development center in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Besides being close to customers, it's also where the "superior" engineers are, according to the company.
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Carbyne Said to Be Strongest Material for Future Electronics
Rice University researchers have determined from first-principle calculations that carbyne—a material made from a chain of carbon atoms—would be the strongest material yet discovered.
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Europe's Ambitious Plan to Bring Back Chip Manufacturing
At Semicon Europa 2013, Rania Georgoutsakou, the director of public policy Europe, went into detail about the EU's 10|100|20 initiative to bring chip manufacturing back to the continent.
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Global Silicon Demand to Slow Down as Year Finishes
Semiconductor manufacturers confronting slowing orders will see demand for silicon taper off as the year comes to a close. Worldwide silicon shipments representing the raw material...
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Imagination Fights Back with Warrior MIPS Core
Imagination, the owner of the MIPS architecture and brand, has put down a marker that it wants to compete head-to-head with ARM providing CPU cores for mobile device application processors.
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Micron's Phase-Change Memory under Review
Micron is trying to assimilate a lot of technology and R&D capability as a result of its acquisition of Elpida Memory Inc. One result is that Micron is redefining its strategy for phase-change memory.
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Nintendo Keeps DMP Graphics Core in 2DS Console
Japan's Digital Media Professionals announced that its PICA200 graphics core has been used in the Nintendo 2DS, which launched on Oct. 12.
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Consumer Medical Devices Set for Stable Market Growth
The world market for consumer medical devices will enjoy steady growth in the years ahead as aging populations climb in number and diseases exacting their toll require observation...
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Micron's Profit Grows as DRAM Surges
Memory maker's profit given a one-time boost by Elpida acquisition while a surge in DRAM sales was driven partly by data center demand.
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Quantum Computer Built Using Microwaves
Scientists have moved a step closer to creating a practical prototype of a quantum computer using microwaves instead of lasers.
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ARM's Latest Design Center to Focus on FinFET IP
Processor licensor's latest design center, located in Northern India, cis being set up to focus on IP design for planar and FinFET CMOS.
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Deutsche Telekom Picks ULE for Home Gateway Trial
DECT-ULE, with its origins in cordless telephony, is stepping up as the means to connect appliances, sensors and energy meters to a home-gateway hub. Deutsche Telekom is planning to use the technology.
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Inventor Seeks to Cash-in Memristor Patents
Inventor puts portfolio of memristor IP up for sale or license. Focus is on crossbar arrays for processing rather than storage.
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ON Semi to Shutter Sanyo Plant, Cut Jobs
Chip maker to close back-end test and assembly facility, eliminate up to 900 jobs.
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Researchers Aim for Self-Learning Chips
Carnegie Mellon gets $2.6 million NSF grant to develop chips capable of machine learning.
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China’s Three Carriers Start Dash to Deploy 4G Infrastructure
China’s three state-owned telecommunications carriers are engaged in a heated race to deploy next-generation 4G infrastructure to snag as much data traffic now coursing...
