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What Year Was It?
The day was Apr 17. What year was it?
Apollo 13 Returns to Earth
With the world anxiously watching, Apollo 13, a U.S. lunar spacecraft that suffered a severe malfunction on its journey to the moon, safely returns to Earth.
See the answer below.
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What Year Was It Answer
Apollo 13 Returns to Earth
Answer: April 17, 1970
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April 18, 2024
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Why it’s so hard for China’s chip industry to become self-sufficient
A surprising link emerges between MSG and computer chips: Ajinomoto, known for MSG, monopolizes ABF, a crucial chip component. Thintronics and Chinese firms vie to disrupt this. US and Japan deepen tech alliance, while China rushes for self-sufficiency amidst chip tensions.
MIT Technology Review
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Decapsulation of Multi-Tier Wire-Bonded Semiconductors
Decapsulation of packaged integrated circuits is routinely conducted in FA and reliability tests. In this work, we decapsulate a complex packaged semiconductor device with multi-tier palladium-coated copper bond wires.
Technical Paper
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Future-Proofing Automotive V2X
Semiconductor experts discuss Vehicle-To-Everything (V2X) technology's deployment path. Shawn Carpenter highlights safety benefits for all drivers. Ron DiGiuseppe emphasizes V2X's real-time safety applications, urging exploration of the 5G standard. Collaboration with regulatory bodies is crucial, stresses Daniel Dalpiaz.
Semiconductor Engineering
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Intel to launch low end AI chips in China to comply with US export rules
In June and September, Intel plans to launch HL-382 and HL-388 chips for China, adapting its Gaudi 3 line to meet export regulations. The US strengthens semiconductor production with trade controls and the CHIPS Act, awarding Intel $8.5bn for fabs and research. GlobalData predicts an 'AI chip race' in 2024, with the AI market expected to reach $909bn by 2030, led by a surge in GenAI revenue to $33bn by 2027.
Verdict
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Intel urges collaboration between partners from Taiwan and India
At the Taiwan and India Ecosystem Partners Connection event on April 12, Grace Wang, Intel Taiwan's VP, urged partners to strengthen ties. Intel's VP emphasized collaboration, fostering deeper relationships between Taiwanese and Indian partners for mutual growth.
Digitimes
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Sustainability 101: Refuse, Reduce, Repair, Refurbish, Rework
Discovering sustainable practices in electronics: a guide to refuse, reduce, repair, refurbish, and rework. Exploring how embracing these principles can mitigate environmental impact and foster a circular economy in the tech industry.
3DInCites
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What's going on with the chiplet market?
The chiplet market is booming as semiconductor giants vie for dominance. With innovative designs and collaborations, companies are breaking boundaries, driving competition, and shaping the future of computing technology.
PC World
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AMD rolls out its latest chips for AI PCs as competition with Nvidia and Intel heats up
AMD intensifies competition with Nvidia and Intel by launching new chips tailored for AI and PCs. The move comes amidst a fierce battle for dominance in the semiconductor market, signaling AMD's commitment to innovation and technological advancement.
CNBC
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Will MicroLEDs Revolutionize Our Screens?
MicroLEDs, touted as the next big thing in display technology, promise superior brightness, energy efficiency, and durability. With potential applications ranging from smartphones to massive digital billboards, they could reshape the future of visual experiences.
EE Times
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Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in AI firm G42 which faces U.S. scrutiny for China ties
Microsoft, aiming to fortify its tech prowess, invests $1.5 billion in UAE-based AI firm G42, with President Brad Smith joining its board. The minority stake deal, backed by US-UAE governments, ensures secure AI development on Azure.
CNBC
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Secure Movement Of Data In Test
New techniques ensure secure data transfer during semiconductor testing, safeguarding against cyber threats. By integrating encryption and authentication into test systems, vulnerabilities are minimized, boosting trust in critical data handling processes.
Semiconductor Engineering
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Research Bits: April 16
Researchers at CiQUS and Forschungszentrum Juelich uncovered that oxide-based memristive devices exhibit adjustable thermal conductivity alongside electrical resistive switching. Oxygen ion accumulation at the metal-oxide interface induces a 20% modulation in heat flow resistance.
Semiconductor Engineering
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Test Your Knowledge
What do you call the maximum time period that an adhesive can be exposed to ambient conditions with its chemical and physical properties remaining within satisfactory limits?
See answer below.
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Quote of the Day
If an idea's worth having once, it's worth having twice.
Tom Stoppard
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"When opportunity knocked, I didn't recognize it. It was disguised as hard work."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
What do you call the maximum time period that an adhesive can be exposed to ambient conditions with its chemical and physical properties remaining within satisfactory limits?
Answer: Working Time or Pot Life
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