Microprocessor Report December 2025 Review

Explore Decembers tech highlights: 8 new devices launched and 1 new IP identified. Discover the key specifications and trends in our latest report.

In December, the Microprocessor Report team covered Synaptics’ Astra SL2610, a low-power AI SoC designed for intelligent sensing and inference at the edge. We also examined TSMC’s COUPE silicon-photonics process for advanced optical I/O integration in AI and HPC systems, and Nordic’s nRF54LM20A wireless MCU for next-generation IoT and edge connectivity. Additionally, we featured an excerpt from Linley Gwennap’s new book, How AI Really Works: The Models, Chips, and Companies Powering a Revolution. Traditionally, this time of year sees few device launches, and this year is no different, with only eight new devices announced and just one new IP identified. We expect a surge of new devices after CES 2026 in January.