Next-Generation Semiconductors: Making AI, 5G, and More Possible

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 13 | 01 | Page :
    By

    V. Basil Hans,

  1. Research Professor, Department of Commerce and Management and Humanities & Social Sciences, Srinivas University, Mangalore,, Karnataka,, India

Abstract

The current digital environment is being reshaped by next-generation semiconductors, which are powering revolutionary technologies including enhanced computing systems, 5G connectivity, and artificial intelligence. Next-generation semiconductors are at the heart of new technologies that are changing the world we live in today, such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G communication, and advanced computer systems. As traditional silicon-based designs reach their limits in terms of size and performance, new materials, architectures, and ways of making things are being created to address the need for speed, efficiency, and scalability. New technologies like compound semiconductors, nanoscale transistors, and chiplet-based designs are making it possible to process data quicker, use less power, and connect to more devices. These developments are essential for data-intensive applications like the Internet of Things, autonomous systems, and machine learning. These improvements are very important for enabling data-heavy applications like machine learning, autonomous systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Notwithstanding these advancements, issues including cost limits, production complexity, and temperature management continue to be major obstacles. This article looks at how semiconductor technology has changed over time, points out important advances that will improve performance in the next generation, and talks about the problems and opportunities that will shape the future of the semiconductor business in a world that is quickly becoming more digital.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), 5G Technology, Next-Generation Semiconductors, Chiplet Architecture, Nanoscale Transistors, Compound Semiconductors, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

How to cite this article:
V. Basil Hans. Next-Generation Semiconductors: Making AI, 5G, and More Possible. Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits. 2026; 13(01):-.
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Volume 13
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Received 27/04/2026
Accepted 30/04/2026
Published 01/05/2026
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