New technique lets researchers see inside running chips and explore encryption threats

The work, reported by IEEE Spectrum, revolves around modifying a standard laboratory instrument, the vector network analyzer ...
TweakTown

Ubitium announces 'universal processor': combines CPU, GPU, DSP, FPGA in a single RISC-V chip

TL;DR: Ubitium is developing a Universal Processor that combines CPU, GPU, DSP, and FPGA into a single chip, aiming to revolutionize the market by reusing every transistor for multiple functions.
TweakTown

AMD's next-gen Zen 6 EPYC Venice CPU: over 70% more performance, 30% more thread density

TL;DR: AMD will launch its next-generation Zen 6-based EPYC "Venice" CPUs in 2026, featuring up to 256 cores, 70% performance and efficiency gains, and 30% higher thread density. Built on TSMC's ...
ExtremeTech

Koreans create magnetic transistor that could turn every CPU into an FPGA

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) in Seoul have created a transistor that is switched by magnetism, rather than electricity. This could lead to computer chips that ...
TechSpot

Reconfigurable transistors can be programmed to execute different functions

Forward-looking: The billions of transistors hidden within a single CPU are manufactured to execute just one specific function. A team of Viennese scientists, however, aims to introduce ...
EurekAlert!

Redefining the transistor: The ideal building block for artificial intelligence

Associate Professor Mario Lanza and his team demonstrated a groundbreaking silicon transistor that mimics neural and synaptic behaviours, marking a significant breakthrough in neuromorphic computing.
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What Are Transistors? Here’s All You Need to Know

A transistor is a tiny but powerful electronic component that acts like a switch or an amplifier. It is made from a semiconductor material, usually silicon, and has three legs for connection to ...