Recent #Energy efficiency news in the semiconductor industry
12/26/2024, 02:00 PM UTC
GEMESYS首席执行官迈克尔·迪尼斯博士访谈：AI硬件革命者CEO Interview with Dr. Dennis Michaelis of GEMESYS
➀ GEMESYS专注于利用模拟芯片架构在边缘设备上进行节能神经网络处理的人工智能硬件；➁ 公司针对人工智能模型训练中的高能耗等行业挑战，并专注于数据隐私；➂ GEMESYS以其创新技术针对消费电子、汽车、医疗保健和工业物联网等领域。➀ GEMESYS focuses on AI hardware with an analog chip architecture for energy-efficient neural network processing on edge devices; ➁ The company addresses industry challenges like high energy consumption in AI model training and focuses on data privacy; ➂ GEMESYS targets application areas like consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, and industrial IoT with its innovative technology.
12/24/2024, 11:46 AM UTC
超低泄漏低功耗DRAM技术Low-Power DRAM Technology For Ultra-Low Leakage
➀ 柯西雅和南亚科技共同研发了一种名为OCTRAM的低功耗DRAM技术，采用氧化物半导体晶体管实现超低泄漏和高效率，旨在显著降低AI、5G后通信和物联网设备中的功耗。 ➁ OCTRAM采用圆柱形InGaZnO垂直晶体管作为其单元晶体管，提供更高的内存密度。 ➂ 该技术实现了每个单元15μA以上的高'开启'电流和1aA以下的低'关闭'电流，将能量泄漏降低 到几乎可以忽略不计的水平。➀ Kioxia Corporation and Nanya Technology have developed a low-power DRAM technology called OCTRAM, which uses oxide-semiconductor transistors for ultra-low leakage and high efficiency. The technology aims to significantly reduce power consumption in AI, post-5G communication, and IoT devices. ➁ The OCTRAM features a cylindrical-shaped InGaZnO vertical transistor as its cell transistor, offering enhanced memory density. ➂ The technology achieves a high 'on' current exceeding 15μA per cell and an 'off' current as low as 1aA per cell, reducing energy leakage to negligible levels.
12/20/2024, 06:07 AM UTC
奥凯尼斯生态油轮公司：以行业中最年轻的船队之一追求效率提升Okeanis Eco Tankers: Targeting Efficiency Gains With One Of The Youngest Fleets In The Industry
1、奥凯尼斯生态油轮公司拥有行业中最年轻、最高效的船队之一；2、每艘船只都配备了洗涤器，这有助于节省燃料成本并符合IMO 2020规定；3、现代油轮更加节能，ECO已经证明其能够比VLCC和苏伊士型油轮市场获得更高的租船费率。1. Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. owns one of the youngest and most efficient fleets in the tanker business; 2. Each vessel is equipped with scrubbers, leading to fuel cost savings and compliance with IMO 2020 regulations; 3. Modern tankers are more fuel efficient, and ECO has demonstrated the ability to earn higher charter rates compared to the VLCC and Suezmax markets.
12/20/2024, 05:51 AM UTC
业界顶级低噪声性能电流传感器Current Sensor With Industry’s Top Low Noise Performance
➀ 慧荣科技推出了S-5611A线性霍尔效应IC，具有业界顶级低噪声性能；➁ 该IC适用于电流传感器、位置检测和旋转检测应用；➂ 它提供可编程响应时间和频率带选择，有助于提高逆变器性能和能源效率。➀ ABLIC has launched the S-5611A linear Hall effect IC with top-class low noise performance; ➁ The IC is suitable for current sensors, position detection, and rotation detection applications; ➂ It offers programmable response time and frequency band selection, contributing to improved inverter performance and energy efficiency.
12/19/2024, 06:00 PM UTC
TSMC在IEDM上展示全球最先进的逻辑技术：2nm平台TSMC Unveils the World’s Most Advanced Logic Technology at IEDM
➀ TSMC在IEDM上发布了其2nm平台技术，具备用于AI、HPC和移动应用的GAA纳米片晶体管。➁ N2技术相比3nm节点在速度和功耗效率方面实现了显著提升。➂ TSMC的N2预计将于2025年下半年开始量产，而增强版N2P则预计于2026年投产。➀ TSMC unveiled its 2nm Platform Technology at IEDM, featuring GAA nanosheet transistors for AI, HPC, and mobile applications. ➁ The N2 technology achieves significant improvements in speed and power efficiency compared to the 3nm node. ➂ TSMC's N2 is scheduled for mass production in 2025, with an enhanced version, N2P, targeted for 2026.
12/18/2024, 12:50 PM UTC
电梯和自动扶梯设计可以通过多种方式得到提升Elevator And Escalator Designs Can Be Enhanced In A Multitude Of Ways
➀ 本文讨论了新技术在电梯和自动扶梯设计中的普及，这一趋势受到不断增长的城市人口和节能解决方案需求的推动。 ➁ 强调了减少能耗和保护敏感电路免受外部威胁的重要性。 ➂ 提供了关于构建稳健且节能的电梯动力控制面板和轿厢系统的建议，重点关注电路保护、传感和高效控制。➀ The article discusses the increasing prevalence of new technology in elevator and escalator designs, driven by the growing urban population and the need for energy-efficient solutions. ➁ It highlights the importance of reducing power consumption and protecting sensitive circuitry from external threats. ➂ The article provides recommendations for robust and energy-efficient elevator power control panels and cabin systems, focusing on circuit protection, sensing, and efficient control.
12/16/2024, 06:00 PM UTC
在IEDM上的特邀演讲：英特尔‘晶体管先生’展示令人难以置信的缩小晶体管——打破认知壁垒，勇往直前An Invited Talk at IDEM: Intel’s Mr. Transistor Presents The Incredible Shrinking Transistor – Shattering Perceived Barriers and Forging Ahead
➀ 贾希尼博士讨论了摩尔定律对半导体技术的影响以及能源效率的挑战。➁ 他强调了晶体管技术过去六十年来的发展历程。➂ 他提倡设计新的晶体管并加强跨领域的合作，以提升人工智能计算的能源效率。➀ Dr. Tahir Ghani discussed the impact of Moore's Law and the challenges of energy efficiency in semiconductor technology. ➁ He highlighted the evolution of transistor technology over six decades. ➂ He advocated for new transistor designs and collaborations to improve energy efficiency for AI computing.
12/12/2024, 10:04 AM UTC
富士通新144核Monaka芯片：基于Arm，2nm+5nm芯片堆叠，CPU核心内存3D堆叠Fujitsu's new 144-core Monaka chip: Arm, 2nm + 5nm chiplets, 3D-stacked CPU cores over memory
➀ 富士通发布了Monaka处理器，这是一款专为未来数据中心设计的144核Arm v9芯片；➁ 该芯片基于台积电的N2工艺制造，并采用CoWoS系统封装、SRAM芯片和混合铜键合技术；➂ 富士通计划到2026-2027年实现更高的能效，同时使用空气冷却。➀ Fujitsu unveils its Monaka processor, a 144-core Armv9-based chip designed for future data centers; ➁ The chip is built on TSMC's N2 process and features a CoWoS system-in-package with SRAM tiles and hybrid copper bonding; ➂ Fujitsu aims for superior energy efficiency by 2026-2027, using air cooling.
12/09/2024, 10:24 AM UTC
伊尔梅瑙绿色电子学院：伊尔梅瑙工业大学开发未来可持续信息技术Ilmenau School of Green Electronics: TU Ilmenau Develops Sustainable IT of the Future
➀ 伊尔梅瑙工业大学正式启动“伊尔梅瑙绿色电子学院”，致力于开发气候中性的信息技术；➁ 该项目由卡尔·蔡司基金会资助，为期四年，资助金额近520万欧元；➂ 该倡议侧重于节能计算和生物启发微电子，旨在减少IT硬件的环境影响。➀ The Technische Universität Ilmenau launches the 'Ilmenau School of Green Electronics' to develop climate-neutral information technology; ➁ The project is funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung with nearly 5.2 million euros over four years; ➂ The initiative focuses on energy-efficient computing and bio-inspired microelectronics, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of IT hardware.
12/06/2024, 02:00 PM UTC
慧荣科技CEO专访：GP SinghCEO Interview: GP Singh from Ambient Scientific
➀ GP Singh共同创立了慧荣科技，致力于开发高性能、低功耗的可编程AI微处理器；➁ 公司的DigAn®技术使得在无需依赖云的情况下实现超低功耗的AI应用成为可能；➂ GPX10处理器通过提供更好的性能和更低的功耗来解决当前AI硬件中的低效问题；➃ GP Singh强调半导体在改善人类生活方面的重要性。➀ GP Singh co-founded Ambient Scientific to develop high-performance, low-power AI microprocessors; ➁ The company's DigAn® technology enables ultra-low power AI applications without cloud dependency; ➂ GPX10 processor addresses inefficiencies in current AI hardware by offering better performance and lower power consumption; ➃ GP Singh emphasizes the importance of semiconductors in improving human lives.
12/04/2024, 06:30 AM UTC
高效能运动的机器人Robots With Energy-Efficient Movement
➀ 德国慕尼黑工业大学（TUM）的研究人员开发了一种用于机器人高效能运动的突破性工具；➁ 该工具将自然振荡模式原理应用于机器人，使它们能够以前所未有的效率移动；➂ 研究以四足机器人BERT为中心，展示了这一新方法的有效性。➀ Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a groundbreaking tool for energy-efficient movement in robots; ➁ The tool applies the principle of natural oscillation patterns to robots, enabling them to move with unprecedented efficiency; ➂ The research is centered around BERT, a four-legged robot, which demonstrates the effectiveness of this new approach.
10/24/2024, 02:36 AM UTC
谷歌下一代Tensor G6处理器代号“Malibu”：采用台积电2nm工艺，性能和功耗提升Google's next-gen Tensor G6 codename 'Malibu' chip: TSMC 2nm for major perf, power improvements
➀ 谷歌下一代Tensor G6处理器，代号为“Malibu”，将基于台积电2nm工艺制造；➁ 预计Tensor G6将驱动即将推出的Pixel 11智能手机系列；➂ 新处理器承诺将带来显著的性能和功耗提升。➀ Google's next-gen Tensor G6 processor, codenamed 'Malibu', will be built on TSMC's 2nm process node; ➁ The Tensor G6 is expected to power the upcoming Pixel 11 smartphone series; ➂ The new processor promises major performance and power improvements.
07/01/2024, 05:00 PM UTC
最大化SoC能效：现实工作负载和大规模并行电源分析的作用LIVE WEBINAR Maximizing SoC Energy Efficiency: The Role of Realistic Workloads and Massively Parallel Power Analysis
1、现代SoC设计的复杂性要求采用现实工作负载和先进电源分析方法以提高能效。2、传统方法使用合成仿真向量往往低估功耗，导致优化效率低下。3、结合软件驱动的工作负载和先进分析技术，能够实现准确的功耗评估，并在设计过程中进行早期优化。1. The complexity of modern SoC designs requires realistic workloads and advanced power analysis methods to improve energy efficiency. 2. Traditional methods using synthetic simulation vectors often underestimate power consumption and lead to inefficient optimization. 3. Incorporating software-driven workloads and advanced analysis techniques enables accurate power consumption assessment and early optimization in the design process.
06/17/2024, 02:47 AM UTC
1992年在法国安装的太阳能板31年后仍保留79%的原始输出Solar panels installed in France in 1992 retain 79% of their original output, 31 years later
1. 1992年在法国安装的名为Phebus 1的1千瓦太阳能阵列至今仍在使用。2. 31年后，这些太阳能板仍保留了79%的原始输出，超出了通常20-40年的使用寿命和效率退化预期。3. 该太阳能系统为882 Wp产生了20,366千瓦时，平均每年745千瓦时/千瓦峰值，证实了关于太阳能板年降解率在0.36%到0.75%之间的科学研究。1. A 1-kilowatt solar array called Phebus 1 was installed in France in 1992 and is still operational today. 2. After 31 years, the solar panels retain 79% of their original output, exceeding the usual 20-40 year lifespan and efficiency degradation expectations. 3. The solar system has produced 20,366 kWh for 882 Wp, averaging 745 kWh/kWp/year, and confirms scientific studies on solar panel degradation rates of 0.36 to 0.75% annually.
