Arteris and Semidynamics collaborate to accelerate SoC design for AI/ML and HPC applications

Deals
Intel enlists in the U.S. military service at a high cost
Intel secured a billion-dollar deal with the U.S. to produce military components, aligning with the CHIPS Act to bolster domestic chip production for national security. The move aims to reduce reliance on foreign sources for critical military applications. Read More>>
ACM Research announces Receipt of Purchase Order from a Large U.S. Manufacturer
ACM Research secures a purchase order for its Ultra C b backside clean, and bevel etch tool from a major U.S. semiconductor manufacturer emphasizing technological strength and market expansion. The toolset for Q2 2024 delivery, reinforces ACM’s commitment to advanced semiconductor solutions. Read More>>

Partnerships
Nexperia BV partners with Mitsubishi Electric Corp. of Japan to jointly develop silicon-carbide MOSFETs
It aims to leverage Mitsubishi semiconductor expertise for the joint development of high-quality SiC discrete devices strengthening their position in the power semiconductor market. Read More>>
Amdocs and NVIDIA to accelerate adoption of Generative AI for USD 1.7 Tn Telecom Industry
The partnership aims to optimize large language models within the Amdocs amAIz framework to enhance performance and facilitate the deployment of AI across various telecom use cases. Read More>>
Arteris and Semidynamics hook up to accelerate SoC design for AI/ML and HPC applications
It will ensure interoperability between RISC-V processor IP cores and Ncore cache coherent network-on-chip system IP. The partnership aims to expedite project schedules and enhance overall system performance. Read More>>

Centre Setup and Expansion
Qualcomm announces USD 127 Mn investment in cutting-edge R&D at Cork campus
This will create over 150 engineering roles over four years. The project aims to advance skills, foster digital transformation, and address market challenges in various industries. Read More>>
AT&S to start production for AMD at new Malaysia plant
AT&S is expanding its Malaysia plant for AMD emphasizing high-quality chip production for CPUs and GPUs. The move aligns with AMD’s innovation in chip design and packaging to meet the growing demand for data center components. Read More>>

Merger and Acquisition
Chipmaker Vishay buys Newport Wafer Fab in USD 177 Mn deal
It aims to ensure stability, profitability, and support for skilled employees. The acquisition aligns with Vishay’s expansion plans and contributes to the UK supply chain resilience goals. Read More>>

New Product Development and Product Launch
OMNIVISION launches new OVMed® Image Signal Processor for up to 2MP Medical Endoscope Cameras
OMNIVISION launches OVMed® OH0131 ISP for endoscopes, simplifying engineering for medical OEMs with a 2MP resolution, supporting various medical imagers, and offering advanced image pre-processing. Read More>>
STMicro launches Bluetooth 5.3/5.4 LE STM32WB09 MCU and STM32WB1MMC wireless module
It offers advanced features, low power consumption, and simplified RF integration in medical applications. Read More>>

 Industrial IoT

• STMicroelectronics incorporates edge AI technology to create second-generation microprocessors tailored for industrial and IoT edge applications, including advanced machine vision and predictive maintenance. 
• By accelerating secure IoT device development, STMicroelectronics developed a discovery kit to evaluate new designs for industrial programmable logic controllers (PLC), motor drives, and smart controllers for appliances. Service Providers with expertise in Industrial IoT would be the deal winner.

Software Services

• STMicroelectronics focuses on expanding its software services by offering user-interface software with improvements that include advanced memory-saving image compression and built-in information sharing. It leverages the MCUs’ hardware graphics features including the Chrom-ART and NeoChrom GPU Accelerators. 
• They created a software package that includes templates, sample projects, and pre-built libraries, simplifying the process for developers to grasp and program the sensors’ ISPU quickly. Service Providers with expertise in Software Services would be the deal winner.

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