Semiconductor news and analysis on Web Pulse: 111 curated articles tracking the latest Semiconductor developments, tools, and research, updated continuously from vetted sources.
This article describes a final-year project that uses SCAPS-1D simulation data to create a structured analysis pipeline for Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs). The project includes modules for studying dark I-V and illuminate…
The Andromeda Insights V3 Elite 50 gaming PC, featuring a Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and RTX 5070 Ti GPU, is being offered at a $400 discount for Memorial Day weekend. The system includes 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 2TB Gen4 SSD, liqui…
The Andromeda Insights Ultra 50 V2 gaming desktop, featuring a Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and an RTX 5080 GPU, is being offered with a $300 discount as part of a Memorial Day weekend deal. The system includes 32GB of DDR5 RAM, …
According to Cast AI's 2026 State of Kubernetes Optimization Report, average GPU utilization across enterprise Kubernetes clusters is only 5%, meaning 95% of provisioned GPU capacity sits idle. This waste crisis is compo…
The article explains that while Google's claim of 2x performance-per-watt for its AI hardware is accurate for peak compute loads, it fails to account for "ghost power"—the significant energy GPUs consume while idle (meas…
SPEC has released SPEC CPU2026, an updated version of its industry-standard CPU benchmark suite, which now includes 52 workloads (up from 43 in SPEC CPU2017) with larger code sizes. The new suite uses an Ampere eMAG 8180…
The z386 is an open-source FPGA-based CPU that recreates the Intel 80386 architecture by utilizing the original Intel microcode, similar to the earlier z8086 project. It is capable of booting DOS 6 and 7, running protect…
The article details the collaborative effort to disassemble and decode the microcode ROM of the Intel 80386 processor, which contains 94,720 bits—far larger than the 8086's 10,752 bits. Using high-resolution die images, …
On May 22, 2026, DeepSeek made a permanent 75% price cut to its V4-Pro API, making it one of the cheapest frontier-class models available. While factors like architectural efficiency and Huawei's mass production of 750,0…
The article explains that differential impedance, required by high-speed interfaces like USB (90 ohms) and HDMI (100 ohms), is determined by the geometry of two coupled traces rather than a single trace's properties. It …
During a Reddit AMA on Thursday, lead Raspberry Pi engineers indicated that a Raspberry Pi 6 is expected to launch three to four years after the Pi 5, placing its release in 2026 or 2027. This timeline follows the compan…
This article explains how ARM assembly instructions are translated into binary machine code. It breaks down the components of an ARM instruction, such as condition codes, opcodes, and source/destination registers, using …
Lenovo reported record profits as enterprise buyers shifted to premium devices amid rising memory prices. The PC giant benefited from the trend, though its low-cost laptop segment struggled. The article highlights how su…
Nvidia CFO Colette Kress stated that the company secured its memory supplies "a long time ago" by anticipating RAM price spikes, contrasting with other firms like Google, which reportedly fired executives for failing to …
Nvidia director Andrew Fear stated that the 100-hour monthly playtime cap on GeForce Now's paid tiers was implemented to reduce queue times by preventing service abuse, though only a small percentage of users exceed this…
Samsung reached a tentative deal with its semiconductor employees, who had threatened to strike, making some memory chip workers eligible for average annual bonuses of up to $340,000. The agreement includes a 50% cash bo…
A Secure Element (SE) is a tamper-resistant chip that securely stores cryptographic keys and performs operations like digital signatures and hashing, ensuring that firmware updates are authenticated before installation. …
The ABS Cyclone Aqua gaming PC, featuring an RTX 5070, Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD, is currently available at Newegg for under $1,900 after a $400 discount and an additional 5% off with prom…
A Newegg deal offers the Stormcraft Phantom gaming PC for under $2,500, featuring an RTX 5080 graphics card, Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD. The prebuilt system includes a keyboard and…
Alibaba has publicly acknowledged that it is falling behind competitors in the chipmaking and artificial intelligence sectors. The company admitted to struggling to keep pace with rival AI shops and chipmakers, highlight…