Semiconductors

AI software encompasses an entire spectrum of types and applications, from speech processing and embedded applications such as in cameras and robots, through to data center systems requiring high power and performance qualities. IDTechEx's portfolio of computing research covers the latest developments, including AI hardware and computing trends.

The rise of AI and high-performance computing is driving growth within the market for new technologies that can optimize performance. Photonic integrated circuits are just one of the many phenomena explored by IDTechEx in their portfolio of semiconductors, data centers, AI research reports.

Data centers are seeing increased demand in line with the expansion of AI technologies used across many sectors globally. As a result, power is needing to be ramped up as data centers take on their new role.

Decarbonization is becoming an increasingly prevalent goal across any major sectors globally to lower carbon footprints, with many sustainable practices and innovations now being introduced. This article covers decarbonization developments for data centers and electronics.

The world of computing is growing in line with increasing demands for problem solving and robotic integration across many major sectors. Quantum computing, semiconductor technologies, and the rise of humanoid robots are some examples of how diverse computing technologies can be.

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.

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.

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).

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.