Chips and processor hardware
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News
21 Apr 2023
Swedish university demos quantum chemistry simulation
A quantum computer, named after a slaughtered pig, is being used to test a new approach to modelling quantum chemistry Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2022
How multiphysics simulation might accelerate the advent of quantum computing – and vice versa
Sophisticated tools that simulate more than one physical phenomenon at a time may help designers home in on optimal architectures for quantum computers at less cost – and much faster Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Oct 2023
power-on reset (PoR)
A power-on reset (PoR) is a circuit that provides a predictable, regulated voltage to a microprocessor or microcontroller with the initial application of power. Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2023
Belgian researchers raise speed limit in European datacentres
Researchers have developed a prototype of an optical receiver that will help datacentres process data at a much higher rate Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2023
How AWS is building a tech stack for generative AI
Olivier Klein, chief technologist for Asia-Pacific and Japan at Amazon Web Services, dives deeper into the technology stack the company has built to ease GenAI adoption Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2023
UK startups pilot semiconductor funding
ChipStart is a new initiative from the UK government to help build out the National Semiconductor Strategy by supporting startups Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Oct 2023
Preparing IT security for the age of quantum computing
We look at what progress is being made to ensure digital communications remain secure as quantum computers make an entrance Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2023
How ready does the world need to be for the quantum era?
Great use cases may exist for quantum computing, but no one knows for sure how long they will need to wait for a production-ready machine Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Sep 2023
Quantum reality check
One day, all-powerful quantum computers will be used by rogue states and powerful crime syndicates to render all secure communications on the internet obsolete. Governments and major organisations ... Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2023
How Google is priming its infrastructure for the AI wave
The technology giant is integrating purpose-built hardware with an optimised software stack to meet the heightened computational demands of next-generation AI workloads Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2023
New revelations from the Snowden archive surface
A decade after Snowden exposed NSA’s mass surveillance in cooperation with the British GCHQ, only about 1% of the documents have been published – but three major facts can finally be revealed thanks to a doctoral thesis in applied cryptography by Jacob Appelbaum Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2023
Bristol Uni to host one of Europe’s most power supercomputer clusters
A high-performance computer system being built at the University of Bristol will run thousands of GPUs to support research in artificial intelligence and scientific discovery Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2023
HSBC collaborates on hybrid quantum optimisation
The bank, which wants to be at the forefront of quantum computing, is looking at how it can manage collateral assets more efficiently Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2023
Executive interview: Richard Moulds, Amazon Braket
We speak to Richard Moulds, who heads up Amazon’s Braket quantum computing services, about how the technology is progressing Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2023
Accelerated datacentre computing propels record Nvidia revenue
GPU company Nvidia has seen record growth, driven by demand for AI acceleration in datacentres Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2023
Inside Micron Singapore’s sustainability journey
The chipmaker has been doubling down on sustainability efforts in Singapore by tapping solar power, recycling water and waste, as well as treating greenhouse gases, in a bid to achieve net zero by 2050 Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2023
VMware works with Nvidia to deliver generative AI cloud
The two companies are collaborating on a platform that uses Nvidia GPUs and VMware cloud infrastructure Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Aug 2023
floating-point operations per second (FLOPS)
Floating-point operations per second (FLOPS) is a measure of a computer's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2023
IBM says all the building blocks for analogue AI are in place
Analogue electronics promises a more efficient way to train AI systems than computers that rely on zeros and ones Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2023
Biden administration bans investment in Chinese high tech
Executive Order prohibits investment firms from supporting Chinese firms specialising in AI, quantum and advanced semiconductors Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Aug 2023
semiconductor fab
A semiconductor fab -- short for fabrication -- is a manufacturing plant in which raw silicon wafers are turned into integrated circuits (ICs). Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2023
UK government recruits panel to focus on semiconductors
A panel of experts is being recruited as part of the government's national semiconductor strategy to ensure the UK’s chip sector can grow Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2023
Hybrid quantum workflow offers potential for hydrogen fuel cell efficiency
BMW, Airbus and Quantinuum have collaborated on a project to simulate a reaction that could pave the way to more efficient hydrogen fuel cells Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2023
Meta results show impact of data fines and datacentre upgrade strategy
The owner of Facebook is battling with regulators over transferring EU data to the US. It is also seeing less improvements on CPUs Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Jul 2023
CW EMEA: Can we trust AI?
Artificial intelligence and the opportunities and dangers it introduces into society has been a hotly debated subject in tech circles for many years, but today with the increased use of platforms such as ChatGPT, these debates include a wider section of the public. The fact that schoolchildren are even asking ChatGPT for help with their homework brings home the importance of these debates and the responses to them by national policy-makers. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2023
HSBC explores quantum-safe comms to AWS edge
Banking group HSBC is looking at how to secure transactions and the benefits of quantum computing in finance Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2023
Coping with the ongoing chip crisis in the UK
China has imposed export restrictions on key semiconductor compounds, so how will the UK's National Semiconductor Strategy cope? Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2023
CTO interview: Europe benefits from energy gains in AMD chips
AMD CTO Mark Papermaster explains how the latest chip technology can help European organisations solve the IT energy puzzle. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
27 Jun 2023
The politics of AI
In this week’s Computer Weekly, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer both spoke at London Tech Week to present their visions of an AI future for the UK – we compare their plans. We talk to the CTO of chip giant AMD about making tech more energy efficient. And we look at optimising networks for hybrid working. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Jun 2023
multiprocessing
Multiprocessing is the utilization of two or more central processing units (CPUs) in a single computer system. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jun 2023
Interview: Michael Kagan, chief technology officer, Nvidia
The chip maker's CTO explains how the compute demands of AI are pushing semiconductor technology beyond the principles of Moore's Law Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2023
Belgian researchers build energy-efficient AI frameworks
Researchers in Belgium are working on a new generation of platforms to support artificial intelligence applications in an energy-efficient manner Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Jun 2023
wall time
Wall time, also called real-world time, clock time, wall-clock time or -- more accurately -- elapsed real time, is the amount of time that a program or process takes to run from start to finish as measured by a person. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2023
Lenovo ups ante on AI infrastructure investments
Lenovo is investing $1bn over three years to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure offerings, including services to help organisations deploy and tap AI capabilities in a responsible manner Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2023
RISC-V rises to software ecosystem challenge
The open source hardware and software system on a chip specification has recognised the need to coordinate low-level software development Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2023
Rishi Sunak calls for urgency in building out UK tech
The UK prime minister used his speech during London Tech Week to discuss funding tech, attracting talent and AI safety Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2023
UK-US Atlantic Declaration bolsters tech and data collaboration
Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak agree greater collaboration on responsible artificial intelligence, quantum computing and Open RAN Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2023
Researchers in Belgium move towards industrial production of qubits
Using existing equipment and know-how, researchers at the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (Imec) in Belgium are finding ways of mass-producing qubits Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2023
Nvidia CEO sees ChatGPT as iPhone moment for AI
It took the iPhone to kickstart a revolution in mobile phone usage, and Jensen Huang believes datacentres will radically change to support AI workloads Continue Reading
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E-Zine
30 May 2023
Can the UK cash in on chips?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the UK government has committed £1bn to the semiconductor sector – but can it ever compete with the US and China? The potential of 5G networking could transform manufacturing – we examine the implications. And we talk to the global CIO at cloud storage provider Box about plans to incorporate AI and machine learning. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2023
BASF ramps up petaflops with new Quriosity HPE-build hardware
The AMD-powered 3 petaflops supercomputer will offer BASF the ability to run more complex simulations of chemical processes Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2023
National semiconductor strategy: Balancing skills, migration and security
The UK government is putting £1bn into semiconductor research and design over the next 10 years to develop a robust chip sector Continue Reading
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Definition
18 May 2023
Mini-ITX
Mini-ITX is a compact motherboard configuration designed to support relatively low-cost computers in small spaces such as in automobiles, set-top boxes and network devices. Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2023
CTO interview: Europe benefits from energy gains in AMD chips
AMD’s chief technology officer explains how the latest chip technology can help European organisations solve the energy puzzle facing IT departments Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2023
How lab grown neurons could power the future of AI
Melbourne-based Cortical Labs’ lab grown neurons could speed up AI training in a more energy efficient way and its work has caught the eye of hyperscalers and Amazon’s CTO Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Apr 2023
protected mode
Protected mode, also called protected virtual address mode, is the primary mode of operation for an Intel-based x86 microprocessor. Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2023
Swedish university demos quantum chemistry simulation
A quantum computer, named after a slaughtered pig, is being used to test a new approach to modelling quantum chemistry Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Apr 2023
Windows on ARM: test driving the Lenovo Thinkpad X13s
The ThinkPad X13s is Lenovo’s first notebook PC powered by an ARM chip. Weighing just 1.06 kg, it uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 SC8280XP Processor (3.00 GHz), offers integrated graphics ... Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Apr 2023
word (in computing)
In computer architecture, a word is a unit of data of a defined bit length that can be addressed and moved between storage and the computer processor. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Apr 2023
Pentium
Pentium is a widely used series of microprocessors developed by Intel Corporation. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2023
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies
Moore was instrumental in the pace of development in the tech industry Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2023
Dutch discovery brings energy-efficient computers a step closer
An international group of researchers at the University of Twente have developed a molecular switch that can increase the energy-efficiency of electronics Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Mar 2023
RISC (reduced instruction set computer)
RISC (reduced instruction set computer) is a microprocessor that is designed to perform a smaller number of computer instruction types, so it can operate at a higher speed, performing more millions of instructions per second, or MIPS. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2023
MPs explore how to expand quantum computing in business
Commons Science and Technology Committee is looking for evidence of where the UK’s new quantum strategy needs improvement Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Mar 2023
clock speed
Clock speed is the number of times a second that a circuit operates and is most associated with the central processing unit (CPU). Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Mar 2023
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V)
AMD-V (AMD Virtualization) technology refers to a set of hardware extensions and on-chip features for the AMD family of x86 microprocessors. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2023
UK government commits £2.5bn to boost quantum
Decade of funding aims to fast-track quantum computing engineers to the UK and drive business adoption of this emerging technology Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Feb 2023
megahertz (MHz)
Megahertz (MHz) is a unit multiplier that represents one million hertz (106 Hz). Hertz is the standard unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI). Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2023
How Dell is future-proofing its business
Dell Technologies is building a more resilient supply chain, investing in growth areas like edge and multicloud, and responding to shifts in consumption models to position itself for long-term growth Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2023
Dell tells suppliers to diversify fab and backend facilities
Dell calls for chip suppliers to diversify their fabrication and backend facilities by the end of 2024 to improve its supply chain resilience Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2023
UK seeks head of quantum office
A vacancy on the civil service jobs site suggests the UK’s new quantum strategy is about to be rolled out – and there’s going to be a new chief Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2023
Crédit Agricole tests quantum in finance
The corporate and investment bank has run experiments with Pasqal and Multiverse to demo quantum computing in finance Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Jan 2023
translation lookaside buffer (TLB)
A translation lookaside buffer (TLB) is a type of memory cache that stores recent translations of virtual memory to physical addresses to enable faster retrieval. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Jan 2023
Alibaba: Generative AI among top tech trends in 2023
Alibaba’s research arm Damo Academy has recently published a list of top trends that are likely to shape the technology landscape this year. Chief among them is the rise of generative AI, which ... Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2023
PC industry sees biggest decline ever, says Gartner
Gartner figures show an industry stuck between high levels of inventory and a lack of affordable products to tempt buyers in the PC market Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2023
What’s happening with quantum-safe cryptography?
Chinese researchers claim quantum technology is reaching a point where a quantum device will soon be able to crack RSA 2048 public key encryption Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2023
Tech firms failing to address forced labour in supply chains
Subpar due diligence processes in the tech sector – including poor purchasing practices, sparsely implemented collective bargaining coverage, and a lack of redress for workers – is leaving supply chain workers open to abuse, says KnowTheChain Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Dec 2022
thyristor
A thyristor is a four-layer semiconductor device, consisting of alternating P-type and N-type materials (PNPN). Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Dec 2022
debouncing
Debouncing is removing unwanted input noise from buttons, switches or other user input. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2022
UK government to assess semiconductor industry
The ongoing global chip crisis, geopolitical tension with China and deal-blocking are the backdrop to this latest review of the UK semiconductor industry. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Dec 2022
inductor
An inductor is a passive electronic component that temporarily stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through the inductor's coil. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2022
DCMS to assess UK semiconductor industry
The ongoing global chip crisis, geopolitician tension with China and deal-blocking are the backdrop to this latest assessment Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Dec 2022
pipelining
Pipelining is the process of storing and prioritizing computer instructions that the processor executes. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Dec 2022
microchip
A microchip -- also called a chip, computer chip or integrated circuit (IC) -- is a unit of integrated circuitry that is manufactured at a microscopic scale using a semiconductor material, such as silicon or, to a lesser degree, germanium. Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2022
Government needs to do more for UK semiconductor industry, say MPs
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee report says the government is putting the UK chip industry at ‘significant risk’ by failing to support it sufficiently, and calls on Whitehall to publish its semiconductor strategy immediately Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Nov 2022
USART (universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter)
A USART (universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter) is hardware that enables a device to communicate using serial protocols. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Nov 2022
coulomb (C)
A coulomb (C) is the standard unit of electric charge in the International System of Units (SI). Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Nov 2022
How the US-China chip war will affect IT leaders
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the US ramps up semiconductor sanctions on China, we examine the ramifications across the tech sector. Cyber criminals are turning to new forms of encryption – we talk to the Dutch researchers trying to catch them. And we look at what cloud providers need to do to improve customer experience. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2022
Russia risks shortage of PCs and software
Russian consumers and businesses could face a shortage of IT equipment including PCs and software Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Oct 2022
embedded device
An embedded device is part of a larger computing system and has a specific purpose. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2022
SoftIron’s HyperCloud to ease private cloud deployments
SoftIron claims its technology stack fully automates the provisioning of storage, compute, networking and infrastructure services, providing a fully functioning, multi-tenant cloud Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2022
IBM takes the bits out of deep learning
Computing giant is developing an ASIC optimised for training deep neural networks, which can be plugged into a PC Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Biden ramps up China chip sanctions
The war of words between China and the US has ramifications across the high-tech sector. We report on the latest developments Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2022
Russia ready for complete switch to domestic IT infrastructure
In a bid to counter sanctions imposed following its invasion of Ukraine, the Russian government is implementing a policy of import substitution in the country’s domestic IT sector Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2022
Tech Nation announces 13 startups for 11th Future Fifty cohort
Thirteen high-growth startups set to join Tech Nation’s 11th annual Future Fifty programme to help them scale further Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 Sep 2022
Energy crisis IT impact: Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this special edition of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Gartner analyst Tiny Haynes discusses datacentre energy management. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Sep 2022
Has Putin started a server revolution?
The European Commission wants Member States to reduce consumption. “Demand reduction is fundamental: it lowers energy bills, ends Putin's ability to weaponise his energy resources, reduces ... Continue Reading
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Podcast
08 Sep 2022
Does quantum matter? A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this special edition of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Ilyas Khan, CEO of Quantinuum, discusses the quantum computing revolution Continue Reading
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News
01 Sep 2022
Arm sues Qualcomm over Nuvia tie-up
Qualcomm hopes to integrate Nuvia’s technology into its system-on-a-chip products based on Arm cores – but Arm says this infringes its IP Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2022
Quantum computing: Industrial opportunities
Mainstream quantum computing may be years away, but some companies are finding ways to pilot the technology now, to see if it can deliver tangible business benefits Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2022
Apple to make iPhone 14 in India
Tech giant Apple is ramping up iPhone production in India through contract manufacturer Foxconn in a move that will benefit local consumers and the country’s burgeoning manufacturing industry Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2022
Alibaba Cloud unveils RISC-V chip development platform
The Wujian 600 chip development platform will help developers build systems-on-chip to support edge applications such as home robots, medical imaging and video conferencing Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2022
Indian semiconductor component market to hit $300bn by 2026
India’s semiconductor component market will see cumulative revenues climb to $300bn by 2026, amid growing demand for mobile devices and industrial products Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Aug 2022
operation (computing)
An operation, in computing, is an action that is carried out to accomplish a given task. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Aug 2022
complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS)
A complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) is the semiconductor technology used in most of today's integrated circuits, also known as chips or microchips. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2022
How worsening economic climate impacts IT spending
As inflation rises, purse strings are tightening at the tech giants, which will have a material impact on chipmakers and providers of IT equipment Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Aug 2022
stack pointer
A stack pointer is a small register that stores the memory address of the last data element added to the stack or, in some cases, the first available address in the stack. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jul 2022
The implications of blockchain in the chip shortage
Blockchain has been a significant contributor to the global chip shortage. Explore the role this rising technology has played. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2022
‘We must do better’ says Gelsinger on Intel’s latest results
Chipmaker has reported a massive decline across its major business divisions Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2022
Quantum researchers advance error handling
Handling errors is one of the hot areas of research to advance quantum computing Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Jul 2022
interrupt
An interrupt is a signal emitted by a device attached to a computer or from a program within the computer. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Jul 2022
UKtech50 2022: The most influential people in UK technology
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal the 50 most influential people in UK IT for 2022, and talk to the winner of the 12th annual UKtech50, National Cyber Security Centre CEO Lindy Cameron. Also, we take an in-depth look at the crisis in chip supply and what’s needed to solve it. Read the issue now. Continue Reading