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DIGITIMES Asia: India's homegrown microprocessors claim 'generation minus one' benchmarking

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

"Regarding the benchmarking, we're operating at what you could call "generation minus one" compared to the latest contemporary microprocessors," Kamakoti said, in a recent conversation with Digitimes Asia.

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"Regarding the benchmarking, we're operating at what you could call "generation minus one" compared to the latest contemporary microprocessors," Kamakoti said, in a recent conversation with Digitimes Asia.
"The benchmarks depend on various factors, including the specific silicon and Process Development Kit (PDK) used," Kamakoti continued.
"We're very close to, and in some cases better than, contemporary microprocessors according to benchmarks like CoreMark, which is widely used for embedded systems.
Several startups in India are now leveraging Shakti for various applications, from security to SoC development, highlighting the architecture's flexibility and adaptability to specific needs.

PDK Integration with Geokey Brings End-to-End Property Access Control

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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This partnership empowers property owners and operators to utilize Geokey's mobile-first access control platform with PDK's extensive Red Series door controllers to bolster building security and access management.

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This partnership empowers property owners and operators to utilize Geokey's mobile-first access control platform with PDK's extensive Red Series door controllers to bolster building security and access management.
Geokey announced its strategic partnership with ProdataKey (PDK), a leader in access control hardware solutions.
An integrated software solution, Geokey brings seamless access to new developments and retrofit properties without requiring managed WiFi or readers.
"The integration of Geokey and ProdataKey is a pioneering integration poised to redefine access control in the multi-family space.

Tower Semiconductor and Tianyi Micro Announce Strategic Cooperation in Development of Next Generation OLED Micro Displays for AR/VR

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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The development is based on Tower’s unique 180nm and 65nm dedicated micro display backplane process flows, supporting current-driven (as opposed to voltage-driven) OLED pixel designs.

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The development is based on Tower’s unique 180nm and 65nm dedicated micro display backplane process flows, supporting current-driven (as opposed to voltage-driven) OLED pixel designs.
Tianyi Micro is currently the sole provider in China of current-driven pixel designs and selected Tower as its key foundry partner for micro display backplane developments.
Having such dedicated flows enables Tianyi to pursue its leading market position with next-generation micro displays.
For additional information about Tower Semiconductor’s micro displays technology offerings, please visit here.

Porsche presents two new Panamera E-Hybrid variants

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Monday, February 19, 2024

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After the reveal of the Panamera/Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid versions late last year, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid will soon complement the portfolio.

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After the reveal of the Panamera/Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid versions late last year, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid will soon complement the portfolio.
Ultimately, the Panamera model line will offer four different variants featuring this progressive powertrain technology.
Porsche is fitting all variants of the new Panamera as standard with an adaptive two-chamber air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with two-valve dampers.
The Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid will have a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $115,500 and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid will have an MSRP of $126,800.

Keysight, Intel Foundry Partner to Certify Electromagnetic Simulation Software for Intel 18A Process Technology

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announces that the RFPro electromagnetic (EM) simulation software, part of the Keysight EDA Advanced Design System (ADS) integrated tool suite, is now certified by Intel Foundry for design engineers targeting Intel 18A process technology.

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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announces that the RFPro electromagnetic (EM) simulation software, part of the Keysight EDA Advanced Design System (ADS) integrated tool suite, is now certified by Intel Foundry for design engineers targeting Intel 18A process technology.
Suk Lee, Vice President of Ecosystem Technology Office at Intel Foundry, said: “Intel Foundry has been successfully collaborating with Keysight EDA to achieve certification of Intel 18A technology with Keysight’s RFPro, which means that simulation of different inductors attained highly precise correlation per Intel Foundry’s certification standards.
Our collaboration has produced tool certification of Keysight’s RFPro electromagnetic simulator for Intel Foundry’s leading-edge Intel 18A process technology.
Beyond this first tool certification, we will continue working with Intel Foundry on simulation support for future process technologies.”

Synopsys and Intel Foundry Accelerate Advanced Chip Designs with Synopsys IP and Certified EDA Flows for Intel 18A Process

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced its AI-driven digital and analog design flows are certified by Intel Foundry for the Intel 18A process. In addition, through integration of high-quality Synopsys Foundation IP and Interface IP tuned for Intel Foundry technology, mutual customers can confidently design and deliver differentiated chips using advanced Intel Foundry technologies. With its certified EDA flows, multi-die system solution, and comprehensive IP portfolio in development for the Intel 18A process, Synopsys is helping designers accelerate the development of advanced high-performance designs. Today's announcement is being made at the Intel Foundry Direct Connect 2024 event, where Aart de Geus, Synopsys executive chair and founder, will present "Catalyzing SysMoore Together."

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(Nasdaq: SNPS ) today announced its AI-driven digital and analog design flows are certified by Intel Foundry for the Intel 18A process.
With its certified EDA flows, multi-die system solution, and comprehensive IP portfolio in development for the Intel 18A process, Synopsys is helping designers accelerate the development of advanced high-performance designs.
To realize the advantages of the Intel 18A process and to bring differentiated products to market, Intel Foundry customers can integrate a comprehensive Synopsys IP portfolio built for Intel advanced process technologies.
Synopsys and Intel Foundry are also driving multi-die systems forward with Synopsys 3DIC Compiler platform and Intel's advanced foundry processes.

MaxLinear Launches Product Design Kit for Active Electrical Cables Using Keystone PAM4 DSP

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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MaxLinear, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXL), a leading provider of high-speed interconnect ICs enabling data center, metro, and wireless transport networks, today announced the availability of a comprehensive product design kit (PDK) to optimize performance and accelerate the time to market for high-speed Active Electrical Cables (AEC) using MaxLinear’s 5nm PAM4 DSP, Keystone.

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MaxLinear, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXL), a leading provider of high-speed interconnect ICs enabling data center, metro, and wireless transport networks, today announced the availability of a comprehensive product design kit (PDK) to optimize performance and accelerate the time to market for high-speed Active Electrical Cables (AEC) using MaxLinear’s 5nm PAM4 DSP, Keystone.
The PDK is a cost-cutting and time-saving tool for cable manufacturers who want to quickly integrate Keystone into their active electrical cables.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201593558/en/
MaxLinear Launches Product Design Kit for Active Electrical Cables Using Keystone PAM4 DSP (Graphic: Business Wire)
MaxLinear’s Keystone PAM4 DSP offers a significant power advantage in AEC applications, which is increasingly becoming a critical factor for hyperscale data centers.
Manufacturers taking advantage of MaxLinear’s PDK to optimize cable designs using Keystone PAM4 DSP will gain a distinct advantage over competitor solutions when trying to maximize reach and minimize power consumption.

Keysight and Samsung Certify Electromagnetic Simulation Software for Samsung Foundry’s 8LPP Process Technology

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Samsung Foundry is the leading semiconductor foundry offering optimized foundry solutions, including state-of-the-art process technology, validated IP, and design service solutions.

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Samsung Foundry is the leading semiconductor foundry offering optimized foundry solutions, including state-of-the-art process technology, validated IP, and design service solutions.
The 8LPP PDK from Samsung now includes technology files for use in Keysight EDA’s RFPro .
The certification of 8LPP technology with Keysight’s RFPro means that simulation of different inductors attained highly precise correlation with silicon measurements per Samsung’s certification standards.
Our partnership reached another milestone this year in certifying RFPro for the Samsung 8LPP process technology, which enables designers to perform fast and accurate EM simulation, facilitating interactive analysis of EM effects in their complex designs.”

Intel and UMC Announce New Foundry Collaboration

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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“Taiwan has been a critical part of the Asian and global semiconductor and broader technology ecosystem for decades, and Intel is committed to collaborating with innovative companies in Taiwan, such as UMC, to help better serve global customers,” said Stuart Pann, Intel senior vice president and general manager of Intel Foundry Services (IFS).
IFS has made significant progress over the past year, building strong momentum with new customers, including new customers across the Intel 16, Intel 3 and Intel 18A process technologies, and expanding its growing foundry ecosystem.
UMC has a more than 40-year history of being a preferred supplier of foundry services to critical applications including automotive, industrial, display and communications.
UMC is a significant supplier to the top 400+ semiconductor customers and has extensive expertise and know-how in supporting customers to reach high yields while maintaining industry-leading foundry utilization.

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd To Acquire Pilatus-Focused Aircraft Maintenance Business From Aero Centers

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

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ATLANTA and STANS, Switzerland, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAR Trilogy Management, LLC (SAR-T), the holding company of the Aero Centers portfolio of fixed-base operations (FBOs), and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd (Pilatus) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Pilatus will acquire Aero Center’s Pilatus-focused maintenance operations and personnel (MRO) located at the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Pilatus To Immediately Assume Pilatus Aircraft Sales Responsibility in Atlanta Area, Pilatus Aircraft Maintenance Responsibilities in 2024
ATLANTA and STANS, Switzerland, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAR Trilogy Management, LLC (SAR-T), the holding company of the Aero Centers portfolio of fixed-base operations (FBOs), and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd (Pilatus) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Pilatus will acquire Aero Center’s Pilatus-focused maintenance operations and personnel (MRO) located at the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in Atlanta, Georgia.
The transaction, which is limited to Aero Center’s Pilatus maintenance business and personnel, is anticipated to close in 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Aero Centers will continue to operate its FBO and other maintenance activities through and following completion of the transaction.
“We are very pleased to announce the sale of Aero Centers’ Pilatus maintenance and repair operations to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd,” said Sanjay Aggarwal, Managing Director of SAR-T Trilogy Management.