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EDACafe Editorial
Synopsys to sell Software Integrity Group; Micron to get CHIPS Act funding; 3D solution for RFSOI; recyclable PCBs May 9, 2024
An interesting side effect of the so-called “chip war” is that, now, even large news agencies are sometimes delving quite deep into technology topics. News agency Reuters has recently assigned reverse engineering experts to tear down a Huawei …
An interesting side effect of the so-called “chip war” is that, now, even large news agencies are sometimes delving quite deep into technology topics. News agency Reuters has recently assigned reverse engineering experts to tear down a Huawei …
Siemens EDA
The Strategic Advantage in the Hardware-assisted Verification Segment May 9, 2024
Welcome to the Siemen hardware-assisted verification blog. Technologies in this blog include software-based tools for architectural design and verification, focus-based applications, hardware emulation, and FPGA prototyping. EDA is generally a …
Welcome to the Siemen hardware-assisted verification blog. Technologies in this blog include software-based tools for architectural design and verification, focus-based applications, hardware emulation, and FPGA prototyping. EDA is generally a …
Bridging the Frontier
Ansys’ John Lee on Cultivating Trust within his Team May 9, 2024
Note: Bob Smith's interview below with John Lee of Ansys originally appeared March 4, 2024 on the SEMI website blog. Cultivating trust and keeping his team agile and innovative as they engage with technology partners and customers is a core focus …
Note: Bob Smith's interview below with John Lee of Ansys originally appeared March 4, 2024 on the SEMI website blog. Cultivating trust and keeping his team agile and innovative as they engage with technology partners and customers is a core focus …
The Dominion of Design
TSMC Unveils Next-Gen AI Semiconductor Technologies at 30th North America Symposium April 26, 2024
At the 30th North America Technology Symposium, TSMC, the industry leader in semiconductor manufacturing, unveiled a suite of advanced technologies that promise to significantly boost the performance and efficiency of artificial intelligence …
At the 30th North America Technology Symposium, TSMC, the industry leader in semiconductor manufacturing, unveiled a suite of advanced technologies that promise to significantly boost the performance and efficiency of artificial intelligence …
Agnisys Automation Review
The Role of the Portable Stimulus Standard in VLSI Development April 23, 2024
Semiconductor chip and intellectual property (IP) development is in a constant state of change. For architects, paper specifications have largely been replaced by abstract, executable models. Designers migrated from polygons to gates to register …
Semiconductor chip and intellectual property (IP) development is in a constant state of change. For architects, paper specifications have largely been replaced by abstract, executable models. Designers migrated from polygons to gates to register …
EDACafe Editorial
Navigating the Future: CadenceLive Reveals a Transformative Vision in Semiconductor and System Design April 18, 2024
At this year's CadenceLive event, an assembly of technological vision and collaboration unfolded as Anirudh Devgan, CEO of Cadence Design Systems, delivered a compelling keynote address that painted a picture of a rapidly evolving technological …
At this year's CadenceLive event, an assembly of technological vision and collaboration unfolded as Anirudh Devgan, CEO of Cadence Design Systems, delivered a compelling keynote address that painted a picture of a rapidly evolving technological …
EDACafe Editorial
Homegrown AI Tools at Intel Shorten Design Cycles from Weeks to Hours April 16, 2024
For decades, determining exactly where to place heat-sensitive sensors on Intel’s client processors required equal parts science and art. Circuit designers would be guided by historical data when deciding where to place thermal sensors on the …
For decades, determining exactly where to place heat-sensitive sensors on Intel’s client processors required equal parts science and art. Circuit designers would be guided by historical data when deciding where to place thermal sensors on the …
Industry Predictions
Intel Sets New Paradigms in Enterprise AI with Launch of Gaudi 3 at Intel Vision 2024 April 11, 2024
At Intel Vision 2024, under the leadership of CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel demonstrated its strong commitment to transforming enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) with groundbreaking announcements and product launches. Highlighted by the unveiling of …
At Intel Vision 2024, under the leadership of CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel demonstrated its strong commitment to transforming enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) with groundbreaking announcements and product launches. Highlighted by the unveiling of …
Guest Blogger
Winning doesn’t happen at the finish line, even in IC verification February 19, 2024
By David Abercrombie In motor car racing, many people think the win happens on the track, with lightning-fast pit stops ensuring the fastest car takes the …
By David Abercrombie In motor car racing, many people think the win happens on the track, with lightning-fast pit stops ensuring the fastest car takes the …
Arteris IP Blog
Managing SoC Hardware/Software Interface With CSRCompiler October 25, 2023
Author: Rich Weber Richard Weber is a fellow at Arteris following the acquisition of Semifore, the company he founded and managed for 17 years as CEO. He has served as a committee member for the IEEE Standards Association and the Accellera …
Author: Rich Weber Richard Weber is a fellow at Arteris following the acquisition of Semifore, the company he founded and managed for 17 years as CEO. He has served as a committee member for the IEEE Standards Association and the Accellera …
IC Insights
2023 Semi Capex Forecast Sees Largest Decline Since 2008-09 November 29, 2022
A weak memory market and U.S. sanctions on China semiconductor producers are two driving factors behind the expected -19% drop in semiconductor capital spending in 2023. The McClean Report celebrates its 25th anniversary and now you can enjoy it …
A weak memory market and U.S. sanctions on China semiconductor producers are two driving factors behind the expected -19% drop in semiconductor capital spending in 2023. The McClean Report celebrates its 25th anniversary and now you can enjoy it …
ASIC with Ankit
System Verilog “ref” is a nice reference instead of “value” December 30, 2021
Pass by reference is an interesting and very useful feature in system verilog. Very useful and importatn topic to understand and you might hit this as interview question in your next verification interview. This one is one of the very commonly asked …
Pass by reference is an interesting and very useful feature in system verilog. Very useful and importatn topic to understand and you might hit this as interview question in your next verification interview. This one is one of the very commonly asked …
Aldec Design and Verification
How does the Mars Perseverance rover benefit from FPGAs as the main processing units? April 6, 2021
Tasked with finding life in the form of microorganisms, the rover Perseverance landed on Mars at about 04:00 EST on February 18, 2021. The rover has multiple sensors and cameras to collect as much data as possible and, due to the volume of live data …
Tasked with finding life in the form of microorganisms, the rover Perseverance landed on Mars at about 04:00 EST on February 18, 2021. The rover has multiple sensors and cameras to collect as much data as possible and, due to the volume of live data …
Embedded Software
Take a break – the break statement in March 16, 2021
It is a given that structured programming - in one form or another - is a Good Thing. For years, the spaghetti of GOTOs that arose in earlier programming languages has been abhorred by all right-thinking programmers. There are good reasons for this …
It is a given that structured programming - in one form or another - is a Good Thing. For years, the spaghetti of GOTOs that arose in earlier programming languages has been abhorred by all right-thinking programmers. There are good reasons for this …
Silvaco Nanometer Newsbyte
Webinar: Accelerating Wireless IOT SoCs with Silvaco AMBA® Subsystem IP January 28, 2021
In this webinar you will learn how Rafael Microelectronics has deployed Silvaco’s AMBA subsystem in their latest IOT design. Rafael Microelectronics develops high frequency broadband RF IC designs and narrow band IOT IP and devices. Rafael …
In this webinar you will learn how Rafael Microelectronics has deployed Silvaco’s AMBA subsystem in their latest IOT design. Rafael Microelectronics develops high frequency broadband RF IC designs and narrow band IOT IP and devices. Rafael …
Global Business in EDA
Focus a Global Reseller Channel on Your Product December 1, 2020
You can turn an indirect channel into a remarkably productive sales team. Make your products easier to sell to become a high sales priority for your channel. When I first engage with existing international sales channels, I find most …
You can turn an indirect channel into a remarkably productive sales team. Make your products easier to sell to become a high sales priority for your channel. When I first engage with existing international sales channels, I find most …
IP Showcase
What the FAQ with obsolete & EOL parts? February 11, 2020
There’s an old saying that we like the things we know. The same goes with CPUs and other electronics. We use some specific ASICs or FPGAs for years, cause they just are there. And what to do if they become obsolete and manufacturer decided not to …
There’s an old saying that we like the things we know. The same goes with CPUs and other electronics. We use some specific ASICs or FPGAs for years, cause they just are there. And what to do if they become obsolete and manufacturer decided not to …
The Breker Trekker
PSS and RISC-V – A Match Made In Verification November 14, 2019
The industry is excited about RISC-V, and rightly so. It is enabling companies to take back control of their software execution environment without having to assume the huge responsibilities that come along with processor development and support of …
The industry is excited about RISC-V, and rightly so. It is enabling companies to take back control of their software execution environment without having to assume the huge responsibilities that come along with processor development and support of …
AWR Insights
A Conversation With Andrew Zai of IEEE September 25, 2019
Recently I participated in an online interview with Andrew Zai, social media chair for the 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology, to discuss the history of phased arrays/radar and the role of simulation software. …
Recently I participated in an online interview with Andrew Zai, social media chair for the 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology, to discuss the history of phased arrays/radar and the role of simulation software. …
Hardware Emulation Journal
Post-silicon SW Debug, AI/ML and SSD Design Verification all at Mentor U2U 2019 May 22, 2019
Mentor U2U in Santa Clara was a particularly interesting event for the emulation division at Mentor. This year, our customers from Marvell, SK hynix, Wave Computing, Broadcom, and AMD talked about their challenges and successes – bringing to other …
Mentor U2U in Santa Clara was a particularly interesting event for the emulation division at Mentor. This year, our customers from Marvell, SK hynix, Wave Computing, Broadcom, and AMD talked about their challenges and successes – bringing to other …
Video Roundup
Interview with Simon Butler, CEO of Methodics at DVCon 2019 March 27, 2019
Sanjay Gangal interviewed Simon Butler, CEO of Methodics. at the 2019 DVCon. SG: Simon, …
Sanjay Gangal interviewed Simon Butler, CEO of Methodics. at the 2019 DVCon. SG: Simon, …
My DAC Moments
Design Infrastructure Alley at DAC 2019 February 4, 2019
2018 marked the first year of the Design Infrastructure Alley (DIA) at DAC. It was the first time that DAC devoted floor-space to discussing the unique IT needs of the semiconductor industry.
2018 marked the first year of the Design Infrastructure Alley (DIA) at DAC. It was the first time that DAC devoted floor-space to discussing the unique IT needs of the semiconductor industry.
Decoding Formal
The ABCs of Winning at the 2017 Hardware Model Checking Competition March 7, 2018
Every year for the last nine years teams of researchers and software developers have come together to compete in the Hardware Model Checking Competition (HWMCC). This contest pits some of the brightest minds in design and verification against each …
Every year for the last nine years teams of researchers and software developers have come together to compete in the Hardware Model Checking Competition (HWMCC). This contest pits some of the brightest minds in design and verification against each …
Custom Layout Insights
Trouble Ahead, Trouble Behind January 12, 2017
Happy New Year! There’s no doubt that FinFET technologies have been very appealing. With FinFETs being up to 37% faster while using less than half the dynamic power than planar transistors, they have been a ‘no brainer’ to adopt and the …
Happy New Year! There’s no doubt that FinFET technologies have been very appealing. With FinFETs being up to 37% faster while using less than half the dynamic power than planar transistors, they have been a ‘no brainer’ to adopt and the …
What's PR got to do with it?
What is in-situ de-embedding? January 14, 2016
As a follow up to Chris Scholz’s predictions on 2016 signal integrity trends, we checked in with in-situ de-embedding inventor Dr. Ching-Chao Huang, who gives us a more detailed look at how engineers will need to handle signal integrity …
As a follow up to Chris Scholz’s predictions on 2016 signal integrity trends, we checked in with in-situ de-embedding inventor Dr. Ching-Chao Huang, who gives us a more detailed look at how engineers will need to handle signal integrity …
