Things continue to gain traction in “chiplet space” (where no one can hear you scream). In fact, before I forget, Chiplet Summit 2026 takes place in just a couple of weeks as I pen these words. The organizers say this is the place to “see and be seen” if you are in any way dabbling your toes in the chiplet waters (I’m paraphrasing, … Read More → "Chiplets Get Physical: The Days of Mix-and-Match Silicon Draw Nigh"
Just in case it has escaped your attention, I want to make sure you are aware of the forthcoming FPGA Horizons US East Conference and Exhibition, which will take place April 29-30, 2026. If you want to learn more about this auspicious event, which costs a modest $200 for the entire 2-day extravaganza, then read on…
…but first, as an aside (I thought I’d better get … Read More → "This Is Going to Be the Best FPGA Conference in the USA Ever! (Said Max, Excitedly)"
I cannot believe how fast things are progressing in AI-powered Electronic Design Automation (EDA) space (where no one can hear you scream). AI-enabled EDA tools are popping up like mushrooms for a wide range of design, analysis, and verification tasks. One area that’s seen significant development—and attracted significant skepticism—is the use of AI to place and route printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Following each of … Read More → "AI-Powered PCB Layout Tool Delivers a Working SBC"
Suppose you were creating a sensor intended to measure one phenomenon we’ll call A, and you spent years ensuring that its readings weren’t affected by another phenomenon we’ll call B. Now suppose you finally achieve your goal, only for your customers to tell you, “We love your A sensor… but we’d really like one that can measure B.”
Funnily enough, this is just … Read More → "Making Materials Smart with Nanoscale Sensors"
I remember the heady days of the 1970s, when new and exciting 8-bit processor architectures were sprouting like metaphorical mushrooms. I’m sure that, like me, you are thinking of little beauties like the 8008 (1972), 8080 (1974), and 8085 (1976) from Intel, the 6800 (1974) from Motorola, the 6502 (1975) from MOS Technology, and the Z80 (1976) from Zilog.
However, there were many other contenders that deserve mention, such as the 8-bit PPS-8 (1974) from Rockwell International, which … Read More → "Efficient Computer’s Efficient Computer is 100X More Energy Efficient than Other General-Purpose Processors"
Hello there. Welcome to 2Q 21C. We hope you’ll enjoy your stay. (2Q 21C is the
notation I’ve invented to indicate the second quarter of the 21st century—you’re welcome.)
Over the past few years, we’ve been introduced to a cornucopia of new processor designs, many of which target artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications.
Most of these … Read More → "A 4-Bit CPU for the 21st Century"
