Chip capex to jump 20%.

Semiconductor capex will rise 20% this year, forecasts IC Insights. Although there was a slight pause in the upward trajectory in 1Q17, 2Q17 set a new record for quarterly spending outlays. Moreover, 1H17 semiconductor industry spending was 48% greater than in 1H16. IC Insights believes that whether industry-wide capital spending in the second half of ...

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Microsoft uses Intel FPGAs for real-time AI in the cloud

Microsoft has selected Intel’s Stratix 10 FPGAs as the main hardware accelerator in its new accelerated deep learning platform – code-named Project Brainwave. The aim is to use the accelerated deep learning platform to deliver artificial intelligence in real-time for its cloud services. This will provide facial recognition and voice recognition on smartphones. As well ...

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Integrated batteries power e-bikes

The latest trend in electric bike (e-bike) design is the use of integrated batteries built into bicycle frames. The advantages of integrated batteries include better weight distribution and aesthetic design. An example, is the URV8 battery from BMZ Group. This is an integrated battery in an aluminum housing which is removable from the top, bottom, ...

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Farnell element14 targets the classroom with Raspberry Pi and LabView

The latest Raspberry Pi3 model B, Keysight instruments and 3D printers are among a list of key items now used to equip schools and colleges in the teaching of electronics, says Farnell element14. The distributor has created a list of hardware and software products which are highly relevant for teachers and educators. Items on Farnell ...

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Fujitsu looking to sell phone operation

Fujitsu is finally looking to off-load its mobile phone operation, reports the Nikkei. In February, Fujitsu spun out its cellphone and PC operations into a new company called Ubiquitous Solutions. It is in negotiations with Lenovo for the disposal of the PC element of Ubiquitous Solutions. Now it is said to be receiving interest for ...

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Japan’s METI looks to help AI chip start-ups and researchers

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is asking for a $90 million budget to fund purchases of software and foundry services by start-up companies and researchers wanting to design and prototype AI chips, reports the Nikkei. METI points out that IC designers typically pay $4.5 million to $9 million to license the software ...

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TowerJazz gets go-ahead for Nanjing fab

 TowerJazz has received the first payment of $18 million under its agreement with  Tacoma Technology and Tacoma (Nanjing) Semiconductor Technology which makes binding their earliet agreement to set up an 8-inch fab in Nanjing. The fab will be funded by Tacoma, the Nanjing Economic and Technology Development Zone through its Administration Committee, Credito Capital and other  potential ...

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