Proof of Usefulness Report

Semiconductor Engineering

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+319
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Semiconductor Engineering (semiengineering.com) is a verified, high-value B2B industry publication offering deep technical insights and critical market data, justifying a strong Utility score. However, the submission quality is critically poor, featuring hallucinatory claims (Audience: 'everyone', Traction: 'most people have used my product') and inaccurate data (Team: 350, likely conflating the media site with a large corporation). While the project's real-world merit is high, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence in the submission and the false reach claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+157.5
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+75.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+375
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+319

Project Details

Project URL
semiengineering.com
Description
Semiconductor Engineering was created by chip architects, engineers, journalists, end users, industry organizations and standards bodies to provide deep insights into the increasingly complex task of designing, testing, verifying, integrating and manufacturing semiconductors, as well as insights into the market dynamics that make it all possible. The goal of this site is to provide useful, independently developed content through targeted monthly newsletters, weekly updates, timely news alerts, videos, independent research, and a portal that serves as a forum for exchanging ideas and answering questions.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline