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06/01/2026

Scientists have mapped a strange crystal that can act like both metal and glass, bending light in ways that could support ultrathin AR glasses, smart contact lenses, and tiny optical chips - via ScienceDaily.

A remarkable crystal called molybdenum oxychloride could help make futuristic technologies like smart contact lenses and ultrathin AR glasses a reality. Scientists have created the first detailed experimental map of its optical properties, revealing the strongest light-bending effect ever measured i...

05/29/2026

As SerDes technology moves from 224G toward 448G, realistic package analysis and validation are more important than ever.

Socionext’s white paper explores a fully designed, simulated, fabricated, and measured test package, with insights into 224G validation and emerging 448G transmission challenges.

📄Download the white paper: https://ow.ly/OnPE50Z5NSX

224G / 448Gbps High Speed SerDes Realistic Package Design Analysis February 11, 2026 224G / 448Gbps High Speed SerDes Realistic Package Design Analysis White Paper Our whitepaper features a fully designed, simulated, fabricated, and measured test package that validates 224G SerDes integration and pr...

05/28/2026

Researchers have developed a soft, light-activated gel that can change its conductivity, opening new possibilities for wearables, soft robotics, and human-machine interfaces - via Robohub.

MIT engineers and colleagues have developed a soft, flexible gel that dramatically changes its conductivity upon the application of light. This figure shows a soft, stretchable circuit created with a rectangular bar of the gel. A copper electrode is attached to the left. A stylus and associated meta...

05/26/2026

Researchers have developed a new light-based switch for photonic chips that could reduce energy use and enable faster, more efficient computing for future AI systems - via Tech Xplore.

Photonic devices are hardware systems that can process information using light instead of electricity. These systems could potentially perform computations faster than electronic devices, while also consuming less energy.

05/25/2026

Looking for a rewarding career in the semiconductor industry? Join Socionext, a global leader in innovative solutions for imaging, networking, AI, computing & more: https://ow.ly/SeCv50VVT9i

At Socionext we offer a variety of semiconductor jobs with competitive base salaries along with performance-based short-term incentive plans.

05/24/2026

CNBC 's recent video segment, “Inside Arm’s $71 million chip lab where it’s making its first ever CPU,” highlights the new Arm AGI CPU as a major shift from platform to production silicon. See Socionext highlighted in the video (around 08:25): https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/03/24/arm-launches-its-own-cpu-with-meta-as-first-customer.html

The Arm AGI CPU highlights how Socionext and Arm are accelerating innovation by combining Arm Total Design, chiplet-based architectures, and AI data center platforms to unlock new possibilities for advanced compute.

This successful collaboration is another strong example of how Socionext is helping shape the future of AI-driven infrastructure through ecosystem collaboration and advanced silicon innovation. A key component of this is Socionext Flexlets™, a chiplet-based technology that enables scalable, high-performance, and energy-efficient compute platforms for AI data centers and advanced compute applications.

05/21/2026

Socionext will be presenting at the IEEE 76th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), taking place May 26–29, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.

Tomoko Takahashi will present “The First Report of Si Bridge Type 2.5D Package Reliability for Automotive Applications.”

If you’ll be attending ECTC, we’d be glad to connect. See you in Orlando!

05/19/2026

Scientists may have found a way to power the future of AI with light instead of electricity - via ScienceDaily.

Researchers at Penn have created a hybrid light-matter particle that could dramatically speed up AI computing while using far less energy. The breakthrough may help replace some electronic computing processes with ultra-efficient light-based technology.

05/18/2026

Researchers hit 112Gbps over a 560GHz wireless connection using soliton microcombs to generate a more stable terahertz signal - via Digital Trends.

Scientists hit 112Gbps over a 560GHz wireless link, showing how microcomb-driven terahertz technology could help future 6G networks move data faster behind the scenes.

05/14/2026

Not all PCIe speed gains equal real-world throughput.

Our white paper breaks down the factors that drive usable performance, including encoding overhead, packet efficiency, latency, flow control, and PCIe Gen6 FLIT-based transmission.

Read the blog and download the white paper to learn more: https://ow.ly/TSEK50YZKC4

Read about our whitepaper, Inside the Fast Lane: A Deep Dive into PCIe Throughput Performance, where we look beyond headline GT/s numbers.