February 10, 2026

New Devices Might Scale the Memory Wall UC San Diego researchers unveiled redesigned "bulk RRAM" that performs neural network learning directly in memory, bypassing AI's memory wall, enabling dense 3D stacking, stable resistance levels, and edge-device learning with accuracy comparable to digital models. IEEE Spectrum

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The Economics of Electronic Component Salvage and Reuse This paper explores the feasibility and benefits of salvaging and reconditioning the leads and pads of electronic components, focusing on high-value components such as microprocessors, microcontrollers, and artificial intelligence chips. Technical Paper

Alphabet calls out new AI-related risks, as it taps debt market to fund build-out Alphabet returns to debt markets with a planned $20B bond sale to fund a massive AI build-out, warning that soaring capex, leasing costs and excess capacity could pressure ads. Capex may hit $185B as Gemini adoption grows, even as ad revenue rises. CNBC

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Taiwan says shifting 40% of chip production to the US is "impossible" Taiwan rejected U.S. calls to relocate 40% of its chip output, calling it impossible, but signaled openness to U.S. expansion. Officials stressed Taiwan must keep advanced manufacturing and R&D at home, even as cooperation and investment continue. TechSpot

Embracing a New Paradigm: Electronic Work Instructions (EWI) To stay competitive in today's evolving global marketplace, manufacturing must recognize and embrace the new EWI paradigm. Technical Paper

Technical Papers ■ Engineering ESD-Safe PCB Assembly for High-Reliability IoT and Industrial Electronics ■ The Analysis of Variance: Drawing Conclusions from Data That Are Correct, Unambiguous, and Defensible ■ PCB Rework Evolves, With X-ray a Constant Support ■ How pH Cleaning Agents Affect Production Performance ■ A Universal AI-Powered Segmentation Model for PCBA & Semiconductor ■ RAIG Minimizes Corrosion, Allows Higher Gold on ENEPIG ■ High Reliability Lead-Free Solder Paste with Rosin and Anti-Crack Resin ■ Understanding Solder Dross: Causes and Control Strategies ■ Optimizing BGA Rework: Challenges, Techniques and Quality Control ■ Maintenance: The Basics of Cleaning Series Part 4 MORE TECHNICAL PAPERS

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Bluetooth Tracking Agents Use Existing Hardware to Close Gaps in Asset Tracking Blecon launched a software agent that turns existing Zebra frontline devices into an autonomous Bluetooth tracking network, enabling passive, continuous IoT asset visibility without manual scans, cellular trackers, or new infrastructure, lowering cost, risk, and integration barriers. EE Times

Taiwan not moving 40% of chip production to US Taiwan told Washington it cannot move 40% of its semiconductor production or transfer advanced technology to the US, Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said, while backing a tariff-cut deal tied to large, independently planned Taiwanese investments in America. Taipei Times

Gooey Flux Residue Left Behind After selective soldering connectors there is a small amount of no-clean flux residue left behind. How can I judge how much flux residue can be left behind? Board Talk

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EV batteries age twice as fast with ultra-fast charging A Geotab study of 22,700 EVs shows frequent ultra-fast charging above 100 kW doubles battery degradation rates, especially in hot climates, while moderate charging habits and controlled state-of-charge significantly extend battery life. TechSpot

At $70 million, AI.com is now the most expensive domain name ever sold Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek shattered records by buying AI.com for $70 million in cryptocurrency before the Super Bowl, highlighting the intensifying fight for AI branding, even as the pricey domain briefly went offline after its ad aired. TechSpot

Fill the Void II: An Investigation into Methods of Reducing Voiding This paper is a continuation of previous work on voiding. The voiding results are summarized and recommendations made for reduction of voiding. Technical Paper

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Reshaping the Eye of AI: How Will HVS Transform AI Machine Vision in 2026? Event-based vision sensors promise ultra-fast, efficient motion capture, but adoption has lagged. AlpsenTek argues hybrid vision sensors fuse frames and events at pixel level, delivering aligned motion and images, lower cost, and performance for automotive, smartphones, and edge AI. EE Times

Sam Altman touts ChatGPT's reaccelerating growth to employees as OpenAI closes in on $100 billion funding Sam Altman says OpenAI is regaining momentum as ChatGPT tops 10% monthly growth, prepares a new model launch, and sees surging Codex adoption, even as Anthropic and Google intensify competition and OpenAI begins testing clearly labeled ads. CNBC

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MIT scientists build terahertz microscope that reveals hidden superconducting motion MIT physicists used a terahertz-light microscope to image the ultrafast, collective motion of superconducting electrons for the first time, revealing a new quantum mode that could accelerate advances in superconductors, quantum computing, and next-generation electronics. TechSpot

Hand Printing using Nanocoated and other High End Stencil Materials This study details the effectiveness of nanocoating materials, high end stainless steel stencil materials, as they relate to the manual SMT printing. Technical Paper

5 Chinese Smartphones More Powerful Than The iPhone 17 Apple's $799 iPhone 17 became a sales hit thanks to Pro-level features, but powerful late-2025 Android rivals like OnePlus 15 and Xiaomi 17 challenge it with stronger batteries, cameras, and performance for many buyers. BGR

Global chip sales are on track to hit $1 trillion thanks to AI Global chipmakers enter 2026 with full order books but uncertain timelines for AI demand. Fueled by massive data center spending, semiconductor sales are nearing $1 trillion, led by booming AI processors and memory, even as cyclical risks linger. TechSpot

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Taiwan says 40% shift of chip capacity to US is 'impossible' Taiwan's vice premier said moving 40% of the island's semiconductor capacity to the U.S. is impossible, stressing the industry will keep expanding at home while selectively increasing investment abroad, despite Washington's push to shift production. Reuters