CXL Adds Port Bundling to Quench AI Thirst

Qilimanjaro CEO Marta Estarellas discussed the current surge in quantum computing (QC) and its potential future, emphasizing the race to identify the next leading company in this rapidly evolving sector. The conversation highlights the increasing interest and investment in quantum technologies, which are poised to revolutionize various industries.

A new study presents a context-aware Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) inference system designed for CXL-enabled GPU-near-data processing (NDP) systems. This approach aims to optimize the handling of expert weights that exceed GPU memory capacity by offloading them to external memory, thus reducing costly data transfers and improving efficiency during inference.

Emerging trends in semiconductor design are complicating thermal management, particularly in multidie configurations, as highlighted in a recent report by EE Times. This complexity arises from the need to efficiently dissipate heat in increasingly compact and powerful semiconductor devices.

Vicinity Technologies Limited and NXP Semiconductors showcased a significant advancement in industrial 5G performance at the 5G-ACIA 'Industrial 5G Day 2025' event held at the Miraikan in Tokyo, highlighting their commitment to innovation in this critical technology sector.

SiTime is considering a $2 billion acquisition of Renesas’ timing unit, which is part of its strategy to expand within the $11 billion timing market. This move highlights SiTime's ambition to strengthen its position in the industry.

Lemurian Labs has successfully raised $28 million to develop an AI software stack that promises up to 30 times performance gains and seamless code portability, moving away from hardware solutions. This funding is expected to accelerate the company's growth in the AI sector.

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) performance are increasingly reliant on optical technologies, including optical fabrics and co-packaged optics, which enhance bandwidth while reducing power consumption and latency. This shift is critical as AI factories scale to meet growing demands for data processing.

Efinix, a Silicon Valley startup, is transforming the landscape of programmable hardware and edge AI with its innovative FPGA technology, aiming to enhance performance and flexibility in computing solutions. This development highlights the company's commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology in a rapidly evolving market.