MediaTek introduces Genio Pro SoC based on TSMC's 3nm process
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MediaTek introduces Genio Pro SoC based on TSMC's 3nm process

MediaTek has expanded its IoT-focused system-on-chip brand Genio with three new market entries equipped with GenAI capacity. The products are being unveiled by MediaTek at the Embedded World event in Nuremberg, Germany from 10 to 12 March. 

Ceva launches IEEE 802.15.4ab ultra-wideband platform IP
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Ceva launches IEEE 802.15.4ab ultra-wideband platform IP

Ceva announced the launch of its platform IP for next generation ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity that advances into longer-range use cases with higher data rates. Now available for licensing, the Ceva-Waves UWB IP builds on the new IEEE 802.15.4ab standard that defines enhanced capabilities including multi-millisecond ranging modes to achieve higher transmit power and lower interference, as well as new sensing features. It is designed to achieve 4x faster data rates and provides 30x extended range support

Caltech R&D team presents photonic chip that guides light with near-fibre grade efficiency
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Caltech R&D team presents photonic chip that guides light with near-fibre grade efficiency

Researchers from California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have created a novel photonic chip technology designed to guide light within integrated circuits almost efficiently as optical fibre. The project will be presented by Kellan Colburn, a Caltech doctoral student specialised in photonic ICs who says achieving fibre-like performance from a chip that operates stably across broad spectrum ranges could pave the way for compact quantum computers and quantum networking systems. The Caltech process is desi

Cortical Labs developing neuron-based data centres in Singapore and Melbourne
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Cortical Labs developing neuron-based data centres in Singapore and Melbourne

Australian biotech startup Cortical Labs is developing two small data centres in Singapore and Melbourne that use lab-grown human brain cells as part of their computing systems, according to Bloomberg, citing industry sources. The project involves placing neurons grown from stem cells onto silicon chips that send and receive electrical signals. Software interacts with the cells and interprets their responses as computing output.

University of Sydney researchers develop nanophotonic AI chip prototype
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University of Sydney researchers develop nanophotonic AI chip prototype

University of Sydney researchers have developed a prototype AI chip that performs calculations using light rather than electricity, according to a study published in Nature Communications. The nano-photonic chip was built at the Sydney Nano Hub and uses photons to carry out computing operations. Instead of moving electrically charged particles through circuits, the prototype performs calculations as light passes through nanoscale structures embedded within the chip.

SK Hynix develops 1c LPDDR6 DRAM for on-device AI smartphones
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SK Hynix develops 1c LPDDR6 DRAM for on-device AI smartphones

South Korean chip manufacturer SK Hynix said it has developed a 16Gb LPDDR6 DRAM chip based on its sixth-generation 10nm-class (1c) process technology. The company said the product, which it previously introduced at the CES 2026 in January, has now completed validation. SK Hynix plans to complete preparations for mass production in the first half of 2026 and begin supplying the memory in the second half of the year.

Dutch govt kicks off construction of photonic chips test factory in Eindhoven
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Dutch govt kicks off construction of photonic chips test factory in Eindhoven

The Dutch government has kicked off the construction of a new test factory for photonic chips at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven. Built with support from the EU, the new site is designed to help give Europe a leading position in the emerging technology. It's built by the PIXEurope consortium and will provide space for researchers and businesses to test and develop their photonic applications at industrial scale. 

Marvell nearly doubles Q4 profit as data centre boom drives revenue growth
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Marvell nearly doubles Q4 profit as data centre boom drives revenue growth

Marvell Technology reported net revenues up 22 percent year-on-year to USD 2.219 billion in its fiscal fourth quarter to January. The company's net profit nearly doubled, to USD 396 million from USD 200 million a year earlier, and the per-share amount of USD 0.46 exceeded its guidance. Marvell said it expects revenue growth to continue each quarter in the new fiscal year, driven by demand from the data centre market. 

Fibocom intros 5G SoC dongle solution providing up to 2.5 Gbps downlink
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Fibocom intros 5G SoC dongle solution providing up to 2.5 Gbps downlink

Fibocom unveiled its 5G system-on-chip (SoC) dongle solution at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026. The SoC boasts an octa-core CPU with clock speeds of up to 2.3 GHz and an Adreno 613 GPU supplied by Qualcomm. The system runs Android to enable smart dongle apps such as VPNs, firewalls, and traffic monitoring, while delivering wide 5G coverage in sub-6 GHz bands driven by 1T4R antenna technology and 256 QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) for downlink speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps.

Intel previews Xeon 6+ chip for mobile infrastructure, data centres
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Intel previews Xeon 6+ chip for mobile infrastructure, data centres

Intel has published early details of its upcoming Xeon 6+ CPU chip, marking the next iteration for its computer processor targeted at mobile telecoms, data centre, and HPC network equipment. Xeon 6+ will leverage Intel's 18A manufacturing process, building on 18A's use in Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors which launched in January. Intel said the platform would unlock exceptional efficiency, helping operators scale workloads for more intelligent network services while reducing energy usage. Increased co

ST introduces refreshed entry-level microcontroller line-up
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ST introduces refreshed entry-level microcontroller line-up

STMicroelectronics is launching entry-level microcontrollers serving consumer and professional electronics such as industrial sensors, wearable devices, and computer peripherals. Commercial production of the STM32C5 series microcontrollers is expected imminently. Pricing starts at USD 0.64 for 10,000-unit bulk orders. The MCUs can be procured in a range of package sizes, from 3 x 3 mm UFQFPN20 up to 20mm x 20mm LQFP144. 

Broadcom increases share buyback after record Q1 results
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Broadcom increases share buyback after record Q1 results

Broadcom announced plans to spend another USD 10 billion buying back its shares thanks to record results in the most recent quarter. Revenues for its fiscal first quarter to January rose 29 percent year-over-year to a record USD 19.3 billion, and adjusted EBITDA increased 30 percent to record USD 13.1 billion, also a record and equal to a 68 percent margin. The results were better than the company's forecasts and are expected to show even stronger growth in fiscal Q2.

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Semtech acquires InP producer HieFo for USD 34 million to boost data centre optical transceivers

Semtech has acquired HieFo, a California-based manufacturer of indium phosphide optoelectronic devices for data centre optical transceivers. The company bought HieFo for approximately USD 34 million cash. Following the acquisition, Semtech has embarked on a hiring and investment drive at HieFo's base in Alhambra, California, looking to build out its US manufacturing capacity while accelerating delivery of new products. The transaction is expected to boost Semtech's non-GAAP diluted earnings per share within

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Mediatek demos Starlink emergency alerts powered by satellite-enabled M90 chipset

Mediatek is showcasing emergency alert services powered by Starlink's S-band D2D platform at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. Powered by Mediatek's satellite-capable M90 5G modem, the MWC 26 demo aims to encourage wider adoption of satellite delivery of alerts from cellular public safety systems, including the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS), Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), and the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System (ETWS). 

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Ayar Labs raises USD 500 mln Series E to scale co-packaged optics production

US-based optical interconnect company Ayar Labs has closed a USD 500 million Series E funding round to expand high-volume production and testing capacity for its co-packaged optics (CPO) technology, bringing total funding to USD 870 million and valuing the company at $3.75 billion. The round was led by Neuberger Berman, with participation from institutional investors including ARK Invest, Insight Partners, Qatar Investment Authority, Sequoia Global Equities and 1789 Capital. 

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Arrcus and Fujitsu partner on sovereign AI infrastructure architecture

Arrcus has announced a collaboration with Fujitsu and 1Finity to develop an architecture aimed at supporting distributed and sovereign AI infrastructure. The initiative centres on Fujitsu-Monaka, Fujitsu's next-generation Arm-based CPU, and combines it with Arrcus's ArcOS network operating system and 1Finity's optical interconnect technology. The companies said the joint architecture is designed to address requirements linked to distributed AI workloads, including edge inference and large-scale training, wi

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Skyworks presents pre-6G FR3 front-end power amplifier

Signal components vendor Skyworks Solutions is presenting an early reference design for 6G RF front-end (RFFE) low noise and power amplifiers at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. Its live demo showcases an integrated low noise and power amplifier module with integrated filters tailored to upper 6 GHz spectrum in the 6.425 - 7 GHz range, considered a viable option to deliver large channel bandwidths up to 400 MHz. The reference design, supported by Skyworks' mobile silicon partner MediaTek, is based o

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MaxLinear to supply Sierra SoC to Samji Electronics' O-RU project

South Korea-based mobile site equipment vendor Samji Electronics has selected MaxLinear's Sierra RF system-on-chip to underpin its upcoming radio unit targeting macro base stations. A live demo of Samji Electronics' upcoming SNOO2-44N28 Macro Radio is planned for MWC 2026 in Barcelona. Samji's Open RAN-compliant radio unit (O-RU) is designed to provide next-generation functionality aligned with modern cellular networks.

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Fibocom prepares new FWA CPE with MediaTek 5G, Wi-Fi 8 chip

Fibocom and MediaTek unveiled a CPE chip package powered by the FG390 5G module and Filogic 8800 Wi-Fi 8 chipset. The new design combines 5G-Advanced speeds with Wi-Fi 8 for the latest fixed-wireless access equipment. Fibocom said providers can expect reduced interference, longer range even through walls, and better latency. Throughput as much as doubles, supported by tri-band connectivity at once. 

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Samsung and AMD extend AI-focused work towards commercial deployments

Samsung Electronics has announced further developments in its collaboration with AMD across its 5G Core, virtualised RAN (vRAN) and private network portfolio, marking a move from joint verification to commercial deployment. The companies said their latest work spans RAN and core network functions, with a focus on software-based and AI-driven architectures. Samsung recently secured a contract with Videotron to deploy 5G non-standalone and 4G LTE core gateway solutions powered by AMD EPYC 9005 Series CPUs.

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Nvidia to invest USD 4 bln in Lumentum and Coherent for advanced optics

Nvidia announced multiyear strategic partnerships with Lumentum and Coherent to develop advanced optics technologies for next-generation AI data centre infrastructure. Under non-exclusive agreements, Nvidia has made multibillion-dollar purchase commitments for advanced laser and optical networking products and will invest a total of USD 4 billion, split 50:50, in the two companies to support research and development, expand manufacturing capacity, and fund US-based operations, including new fabrication faci

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South Korea to allocate 4,000 GPUs to industry, academia and researchers

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT has announced that it will begin allocating approximately 4,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) from March, as part of a broader programme to strengthen national AI capabilities. The GPUs form part of a total of 10,000 units secured under a 2025 supplementary budget. Of these, around 4,000 are currently available for distribution. The ministry said the initiative is designed to provide large-scale GPU resources rapidly and stably to industry, academia and research

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MediaTek to present Wi-Fi 8-enabled CPE for 5G-A networks and give MWC26 keynote presentation

MediaTek president Joe Chen is scheduled to give a keynote presentation at Mobile World Congress 2026 Barcelona, outlining the scope for its RF silicon chips to drive edge-to-cloud AI advances in multiple device classes. MediaTek's booth will host presentations centred on 6G networks, 5G-Advanced CPE with Wi-Fi 8 LAN connectivity, and localised intelligence for smartphones and IoT, as well as automotive connectivity and next-generation data centre technology.

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Qualcomm debuts Wi-Fi 8 range at MWC

Qualcomm is debuting at Mobile World Congress a full range of chips for Wi-Fi 8 devices. Its native Wi-Fi 8 system, the Fastconnect 8800, promises up to twice the performance of its previous Wi-Fi 7 chips and up to three times the range for gigabit speeds thanks to a 4x4 radio configuration. In addition, through Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT), Bluetooth speeds are greatly increased, from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps.

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