The hottest Chip Design Substack posts right now

Optical computing uses light particles instead of electrons for computations, promising faster processing speeds and energy efficiency.
Opto-electronic computing is close to commercialization, combining optical and electronic functions to leverage speed and bandwidth advantages.
Optical computing faces challenges in adoption due to the need for changing components and manufacturing processes, but has potential for high-performance tasks like AI training.

Silicon Valley is experiencing a generation shift in tech with the return of silicon fabrication to the region.
The passing of Gordon Moore marks a significant moment in the tech industry and highlights the renewal underway.
Actual silicon manufacturing hasn't been a common practice in Silicon Valley for decades, with most fabs moving to Asia.

Moore's Law has driven progress in computing for decades by doubling transistor counts every 2 years.
The management of complexity in computing has been achieved through abstraction and refactoring across multiple disciplines.
Future advances in computing will likely involve raising the level of abstraction and introducing new tools to handle increasing transistor counts.

Moore's Law may be reaching its limits due to the challenges of making transistors smaller.
Investment in computation offers exponential returns, impacting various industries beyond just computing.
Machine learning, especially through large language models, is advancing rapidly and reshaping how we use technology.

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