STMicroelectronics has unveiled its STM32C5 series, a new entry‑level microcontroller family that blends a Cortex‑M33 core with a 40nm process, delivering unprecedented speed, flash density and cost efficiency for smart devices. Meanwhile, Infineon introduced the TEGRION SLI22 automotive security controller, the first post‑quantum cryptographic chip certified to Common Criteria EAL6+, positioning it as a cornerstone for future connected‑vehicle security. On the manufacturing front, a global 2nm supply crunch has emerged, with TSMC leading the pack while Intel, Samsung and Rapidus race to catch up, underscoring the strain on advanced AI and HPC chip production. Complementing these developments, Keysight and Qualcomm demonstrated AI‑powered channel state information compression for 5G‑Advanced, charting a path toward 6G by enhancing link adaptation efficiency.
The STM32C5 series delivers a Cortex‑M33 core on a 40nm process with high flash density and cost‑effective performance, setting a new benchmark for entry‑level MCUs in smart devices.
Infineon's TEGRION SLI22 introduces post‑quantum cryptography to automotive security, certified to Common Criteria EAL6+, addressing future threats to connected vehicles.
A structural supply challenge has emerged around 2nm technology, with TSMC leading while Intel, Samsung and Rapidus compete to meet exploding demand for AI, HPC and next‑generation mobile chips.
Keysight and Qualcomm showcased AI‑based CSI compression, improving link adaptation for 5G‑Advanced and laying groundwork for 6G networks.
Ceva's PentaG‑NTN IP enables 5G‑NTN terminals for LEO/MEO satellites, a critical enabler for the growing satellite‑based 5G ecosystem.
The partnership with Atlas Data Storage pushes synthetic DNA toward production‑scale digital storage, offering a radical new data‑archiving paradigm.
Denso's $8.2 billion offer for Rohm signals a significant consolidation move in the automotive semiconductor supply chain.