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Semiconductors, foundries, advanced packaging and the global silicon supply chain, covered by The Silicon Ledger.
AMD has introduced two new processors aimed at cost-conscious builders, offering alternatives to pricier six-core chips while navigating the challenging economics of current memory and graphics card markets.
A leaked Geekbench result indicates Apple's new A20 processor delivers substantial CPU performance improvements, with the 2nm chip reaching nearly 5 GHz in the upcoming iPhone Duo and 18 Pro models.
A Chinese accelerator maker has seen its revenues skyrocket nearly 2,000% as U.S. export restrictions on advanced processors reshape the competitive landscape in the country.
A regularly updated pricing guide helps buyers navigate volatile SSD markets by comparing current costs across major manufacturers and capacity tiers.
Jiangsu Pacific Quartz has begun supplying high-purity quartz to major semiconductor equipment makers and passed certification for DRAM production, but the U.S. maintains dominance in the most demanding applications.
The specialized substrates that underpin every high-end AI accelerator are becoming a critical bottleneck as data centers scale to gigawatt-level operations.
Modders at TecLab have successfully retrofitted an RTX 5090 with traditional 8-pin PCIe power connectors, demonstrating that the older standard remains viable even under extreme power loads.
An electronics enthusiast named Mike has constructed a working 8-bit computer using recycled 1950s vacuum tubes instead of modern semiconductors, requiring a 15-minute warm-up period and filling the room with the smell of burning dust.
