By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Aug 4: The KETEQ AI Power Converter Prototype—a revolutionary innovation chip developed in collaboration with CSA Catapult—will be among the several key innovations to be showcased at the Microelectronics UK 2025 from Sept 24 to 25 at ExCeL London.
According to a press release by Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor, this followed a courtesy visit by SMD to Ajay Sharma, the British High Commissioner to Malaysia, to explore long-term collaboration with UK partners in the semiconductor and microelectronics sectors.
Led by SMD chief executive officer (CEO), Shariman Jamil, the meeting highlighted SMD’s strategic commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in innovation, technology exchange, and the development of advanced semiconductor capabilities.
A key topic of the discussion was SMD’s collaboration with CSA Catapult, along with the development of a new AI chip integration, chiplet and heterogeneous integration, which mark significant steps forward in advancing high-performance chip design and applications for global markets.
Shariman said the engagement reflects the deepening ties between Sarawak and the UK, united by a shared ambition to lead in semiconductor innovation.
“We are deeply honoured by the support extended by His Excellency Mr Ajay Sharma. This visit marks an important milestone as we work towards unlocking greater opportunities with UK partners, while positioning Sarawak on the global map of advanced chip design,” he said in the press release.
At the same time, he also shared on Sarawak’s Semiconductor Roadmap 2030 — Beyond Moore’s Law.
Meanwhile, Sharma expressed his strong support for the growing engagement between Sarawak and the UK in the field of semiconductors and advanced technologies.
“This mutually beneficial collaboration reflects our shared commitment to fostering innovation, enhancing trade relationships and supporting sustainable development.
“I strongly welcome initiatives like these and look forward to developing further our dialogue and partnership in areas of mutual interest,” he said.
The KETEQ AI Power Converter Prototype was first unveiled during a partnership ceremony in Wales, officiated by the Premier of Sarawak last April. — DayakDaily
