Pete Singer

Co-Founder / Editor-in-Chief

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Pete has over 40 years of publishing experience. He co-founded Semiconductor Digest and the Gold Flag Media company with publisher Kerry Hoffman in 2019. Previously, he spent over 25 years at Semiconductor International and 11 years at Solid State Technology.

Majorana 1: A New Quantum Chip

Microsoft researchers said topoconductors are a revolutionary class of materials that enables them to create topological superconductivity, a new state of matter that previously existed only in theory.

Green Manufacturing: A Strategic Imperative for Environmental Sustainability

The essential areas companies need to focus on to demonstrate their commitment to green manufacturing and underscores the benefits of this approach are examined.

The Specialization Trap: Overcoming the Limitations of GPUs and AI Accelerators

While specialized hardware certainly has its role, the future of computing must go beyond narrow optimizations and encompass a more holistic approach for a diverse range of applications.

Smart Medical Devices: Connectivity Matters

Different connectivity options in three key functional elements of a remote patient monitoring device are evaluated to see which technology offers the most benefit to its users. 

How Advanced Environmental Monitoring Optimizes Semiconductor Manufacturing 

Just slight variations from optimal environmental conditions can result in defective chips or batch failures, causing significant delays and financial setbacks.

Advancing Semiconductor Manufacturing with Innovative Pedestal Heating

The role of pedestal heating in maintaining precise temperatures cannot be overstated, and recent technological advancements are pushing the boundaries of what these critical components can achieve.

Laser Heating Enabling Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing

Laser heaters show promise to impact sustainability in numerous ways, ranging from increased tool efficiency, shorter process cycle time, and lower maintenance and consumables burdens associated with thermal processing, all of which lighten the impact of a process on fab infrastructure.

Precision, Automation, and Beyond: The Role of Advanced Sensors in the Evolution of Semiconductor Manufacturing

Semiconductor fabs are shifting to automated production and sensors are at the core of the transformation, ensuring absolute process control and product quality in today’s challenging landscape.

How Semiconductor Innovations are Transforming Autonomous Vehicles

With advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) becoming more sophisticated and artificial intelligence (AI) pushing the boundaries of vehicle autonomy, semiconductors in the automotive industry are witnessing a revolution.

Multiple Vectors Tackle Memory Bandwidth

Hybrid bonding and new memories are enabling bandwidth gains.