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Thursday 26 February 2026
ASUS Reveals Optimized Liquid-Cooling Solutions and Strategic Partner Framework
ASUS today announced ASUS Optimized Liquid-Cooling Solutions and a strategic partner framework designed to address the escalating thermal, power, and density challenges of next-generation AI and high-performance computing data centers.ASUS Optimized Liquid-Cooling Solutions for next-generation AI compute densityAs AI and HPC workloads push compute density and power consumption beyond the capabilities of traditional air cooling, optimized liquid-cooling solutions by ASUS will provide the critical thermal management required for the next-generation NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 system based data centers. By efficiently dissipating heat from high-performance CPUs, GPUs, and accelerator-dense racks, ASUS significantly reduces energy consumption, lowers PUE, and optimizes TCO while supporting unprecedented rack density.ASUS Optimized Liquid-Cooling Solutions offer a comprehensive portfolio spanning direct-to-chip (D2C), in-row CDU–based cooling, and hybrid configurations, enabled through collaboration with global infrastructure leaders. Leveraging a strategic framework of partners – including Schneider Electric and Vertiv, alongside precision components from Auras Technology, Cooler Master, and other industry leaders – ASUS provides purpose-built cooling solutions that ensure optimal stability and performance at scale. With 2,156 No. 1 SPEC CPU records and 248 No. 1 MLPerf results, ASUS continues to demonstrate leadership in real-world compute density and AI performance.Real-world deployment: ASUS powers liquid-cooled AI supercomputer at NCHCA flagship example of liquid-cooling expertise by ASUS is its recent deployment for the National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC) in Taiwan. The system features a dual-compute architecture, including the Nano4 NVIDIA HGX H200 cluster and NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 system  -  Taiwan's first fully liquid-cooled AI supercomputer deployment of this architecture.Designed and engineered by ASUS from the ground up, the system implements direct liquid-cooling (DLC) technology to achieve an exceptional power-usage effectiveness (PUE) of just 1.18. This deployment seamlessly integrates high performance with sustainable design, demonstrating the strength of ASUS in thermal and energy management for large-scale AI infrastructure.Join ASUS at GTC 2026ASUS announced its participation as a Diamond Sponsor (Booth #421) at NVIDIA GTC 2026 from March 16–19 in San Jose, USA. Under the theme Trusted AI, Total Flexibility, ASUS is collaborating with NVIDIA and global infrastructure giants to showcase a robust, next-generation liquid-cooling ecosystem. Come explore with us and witness the next evolution of AI infrastructure.
Thursday 26 February 2026
GUC Announces Tape-out of UCIe 64G IP on TSMC N3P Technology
Global Unichip Corp. (GUC), the Advanced ASIC Leader, today announced it has successfully taped-out industry-leading, Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express. (UCIe.) IP, achieving a data rate of 64 Gbps per lane, the highest speed defined in the UCIe specification. The 64G UCIe IP, supporting UCIe 3.0, delivers an impressive bandwidth density of 21 Tbps per 1 mm of die edge (10.5 Tbps/mm full-duplex). This milestone was achieved using TSMC's advanced N3P technology and CoWoS advanced packaging, typically leveraged by AI, high-performance computing (HPC), datacenter and networking applications.To ensure seamless system integration, GUC has developed bridges for AXI, CXS, and CHI buses utilizing the UCIe Streaming Protocol. These bridges are optimized for high traffic density, low power consumption, minimal data transfer latency, and efficient end-to-end flow control – enabling a seamless transition from traditional single-chip Networks-on-Chip (NoC) to chiplet-based architectures. Additionally, the bridges support Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS), allowing real-time voltage and frequency adjustments independently for each die withoutinterrupting data flow.GUC's UCIe IP also features advanced reliability capabilities, including UCIe Preventive Monitoring functionality and integrated I/O signal quality monitors from proteanTecs. This technology enables continuous, mission-mode monitoring of signal integrity during data transmission without the need for re-training or disrupting operations. Each signal lane is individually monitored, with real-time detection of power and signal integrity anomalies. Potential defects in bumps and traces are identified early, triggering repair algorithms that replace marginal I/Os with redundant ones to prevent system failures. This proactive approach significantly extends chip lifespan and enhances system reliability."We are fully committed to delivering the highest performance and lowest power 2.5D/3D chiplet and HBM interface IPs on TSMC's advanced process and packaging technologies," said Igor Elkanovich, CTO of GUC. "The convergence of 2.5D and 3D packaging technologies, leveraging HBM3E/4/4E, UCIe-A, and UCIe-3D interfaces, enables the development of highly modular processors that exceed reticle size limitations, paving the way for the next generation of highperformance computing. Our strong collaboration with TSMC and its Open Innovation PlatformR (OIP) ecosystem is enabling our customers to accelerate time-to-market in today's AI-driven competitive market."Click here for more information.GUC UCIe 64G IP Highlights. Credit:Guc
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Tong Hsing Electronic Partners with SixSense
Tong Hsing Electronic, a global leader in semiconductor assembly and testing services, today announced a strategic collaboration with Singapore-based AI solutions provider SixSense, following a comprehensive market evaluation. The partnership aims to advance Tong Hsing's smart factory initiatives, with an initial focus on AI-driven defect classification (ADC) in manufacturing processes.As semiconductor manufacturing becomes increasingly complex and high-volume, traditional manual defect inspection and classification methods face growing challenges in terms of labor cost, consistency, and efficiency. After evaluating multiple solutions, Tong Hsing Electronic selected SixSense for its strong performance in classification accuracy, deployment flexibility, and seamless integration with existing production systems - aligning closely with the company's long-term digital transformation and smart manufacturing strategy.By adopting SixSense's AI-powered ADC solution, Tong Hsing Electronic look forward to automatically analyzing and classifying large volumes of defect images generated across production lines. This significantly reduces reliance on manual inspection, improves classification consistency, accelerates cycle time, and enables engineering teams to identify and address process issues more effectively.Skid Chiu, Senior Assistant Vice President of Tong Hsing commented:"Reducing labor-intensive steps while maintaining quality is critical for sustainable growth. The adoption of SixSense's AI ADC solution is expected to enable us to optimize resources more effectively while keeping pace with increasing inspection demands."Akanksha Jagwani, Co-Founder & CEO of SixSense, added:"Our goal is to help semiconductor manufacturers scale operations without scaling complexity or cost. The results currently validated by Tong Hsing Electronic Industries also demonstrate how AI can simultaneously reduce labor dependency and improve cycle efficiency in high-volume manufacturing environments."Tong Hsing Electronic emphasized that this collaboration represents more than a system deployment - it marks a key milestone in its smart factory roadmap. Moving forward, both companies plan to deepen their collaboration by expanding AI applications across additional process stages and product lines, further strengthening manufacturing resilience and competitiveness.