https://www.onartificialintelligence.com/tag/257/semiconductors IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd The emergence of 5G and 6G telecommunications, along with the rise of data center demand and advanced automotive radar systems, is presenting a need for low-loss materials to optimize transmission. This article explores how low-loss materials can prevent transmission losses associated with higher sensitivities and frequencies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/optimizing-signal-for-communication-and-radar-with-low-loss-materials/34537?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/optimizing-signal-for-communication-and-radar-with-low-loss-materials/34537?rsst2id=257Wed, 01 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Thermal management has an imperative role to play in the landscape of advancing modern technologies. This article explores applications from high-performance computing and data centers to advanced batteries in electric vehicles.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/computer-cooling-and-battery-thermal-management/34188?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/computer-cooling-and-battery-thermal-management/34188?rsst2id=257Wed, 17 Dec 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The transition to 800V EVs is one which affects the whole powertrain, including the power electronics. In IDTechEx's report, Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles 2026-2036: Technologies, Markets, and Forecasts, these trends are analysed and used to forecast the adoption of wide bandgap semiconductors SiC and GaN, as well as the entire power electronics market for electric vehicles (EV).https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-do-oems-produce-800v-platforms-for-electric-vehicles/34180?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-do-oems-produce-800v-platforms-for-electric-vehicles/34180?rsst2id=257Mon, 15 Dec 2025 ZZZj.li@idtechex.com (John Li) As global demand for critical rare earths, battery materials, and semiconductors surges, end-of-life waste is quickly transforming into a strategic goldmine of critical materials. With IDTechEx forecasting that over US$66B of critical material value will be recovered from waste annually by 2046, IDTechEx evaluates hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and other emerging recycling technologies for critical material recovery.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/evaluating-technologies-for-critical-material-recovery-from-waste/34071?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/evaluating-technologies-for-critical-material-recovery-from-waste/34071?rsst2id=257Tue, 25 Nov 2025 ZZZj.howley@idtechex.com (Dr Jack Howley) Join Senior Technology Analyst Mika Takahashi on Thursday 27th November for a new webinar sharing insights on what the telecoms industry should learn from the 5G rollout, to ensure 6G is a success from day one. Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times during the day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-lessons-can-6g-learn-from-5g-upcoming-idtechex-expert-webinar/34052?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-lessons-can-6g-learn-from-5g-upcoming-idtechex-expert-webinar/34052?rsst2id=257Wed, 19 Nov 2025 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) The need for sustainability within computing has never been so prevalent, with artificial intelligence, large language models, and high-performance computing requiring energy intensive processes that are contributing to increased carbon emissions. This article explores sustainability trends within the sector.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sustainable-moves-in-data-centers-ai-and-high-performance-computing/34031?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sustainable-moves-in-data-centers-ai-and-high-performance-computing/34031?rsst2id=257Fri, 14 Nov 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Join IDTechEx critical materials expert Dr Jack Howley on Thursday 6th November for the webinar 'Critical Material Recovery from Waste: Trends, Technologies, and 20-Year Growth Outlook'. Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times during the day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-expert-webinar-on-critical-material-recovery/33919?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-expert-webinar-on-critical-material-recovery/33919?rsst2id=257Mon, 27 Oct 2025 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Thermal management technologies are an integral part of systems within a number of sectors, ensuring optimized performance and safety. This article covers some of the thermal management techniques used in data centers and semiconductors.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/active-cooling-advanced-computing-and-tims-for-thermal-management/33929?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/active-cooling-advanced-computing-and-tims-for-thermal-management/33929?rsst2id=257Fri, 24 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The increase in demand for high performance computing is resulting in the need for enhanced semiconductor performance, of which thermal management is a large component. This article covers some of the latest developments and favored materials involved in thermal management for advanced semiconductor packaging.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/rising-power-densities-and-thermal-management-for-semiconductors/33864?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/rising-power-densities-and-thermal-management-for-semiconductors/33864?rsst2id=257Fri, 10 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Semiconductors, co-packaged optics, and photonic integrated circuits are some of the research topics covered by IDTechEx showcasing the advancements being made in the semiconductor industry. This article explores some of the current trends and developments being made within the sector.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/finetuning-computing-idtechex-covers-dominant-computing-trends/33614?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/finetuning-computing-idtechex-covers-dominant-computing-trends/33614?rsst2id=257Wed, 06 Aug 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Helium is favored for cryogenic applications and temperatures close to absolute zero due to its chemical inertness. This article explores different approaches to sourcing helium and its uses in semiconductor manufacturing.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-rise-of-ai-to-fuel-growth-in-helium-demand/33588?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-rise-of-ai-to-fuel-growth-in-helium-demand/33588?rsst2id=257Fri, 25 Jul 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Webinar: Thermal Challenges and Cooling Strategies for Next-Gen 3D Semiconductor Packaging Presenter: Yulin Wang Date: 29 July 2025 https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-on-thermal-challenges-for-next-gen-semiconductor-packaging/33519?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-on-thermal-challenges-for-next-gen-semiconductor-packaging/33519?rsst2id=257Wed, 16 Jul 2025 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) In this article, IDTechEx explores the power and thermal challenges associated with 3D-stacked chips, as well as the emerging solution trends the industry is adopting or proposing for both 2.5D and 3D packaging technologies. The insights are based on IDTechEx's latest report, "Thermal Management for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging 2026-2036: Technologies, Markets, and Opportunities", which offers a comprehensive analysis of thermal management strategies for advanced semiconductor packaging technologies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/thermal-strategies-for-2-5d-and-3d-semiconductor-packaging/33510?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/thermal-strategies-for-2-5d-and-3d-semiconductor-packaging/33510?rsst2id=257Tue, 15 Jul 2025 ZZZy.wang@idtechex.com (Yulin Wang) Front and side radars serve distinct yet complementary roles in ADAS, making them essential for autonomous vehicles. IDTechEx explores the latest radar developments and explores autonomy leveling up, with Level 2+ asserting itself within the US and Europe's autonomous vehicle markets.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/radar-enhanced-safety-for-advancing-autonomy/32847?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/radar-enhanced-safety-for-advancing-autonomy/32847?rsst2id=257Wed, 19 Mar 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) It should come as no surprise that PIC transceivers are fast becoming essential tools in the AI revolution, where they speed up connections between nodes in data centers whilst reducing power consumption, allowing larger AI models to be trained and executed. IDTechEx's recent report on the topic, "Silicon Photonics and Photonic Integrated Circuits 2025-2035: Technologies, Market, Forecasts", predicts this application to be the major contributor to its US$54 billion forecast for the PIC market in 2035.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/exploring-new-materials-for-photonic-integrated-circuits/32744?rsst2id=257https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/exploring-new-materials-for-photonic-integrated-circuits/32744?rsst2id=257Mon, 03 Mar 2025 ZZZs.dale@idtechex.com (Sam Dale)