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EDACafe Editorial
AI agents in EDA; new AMD MI325X AI accelerator; low-power alternative to FP multiplication; China’s mature node production October 15, 2024
Let’s start by paying tribute to SpaceX’s engineering prowess: those who missed the incredible images of the Super Heavy booster rocket getting back on the launch pad – and then getting caught up by the launch tower - might want to catch up by …
Let’s start by paying tribute to SpaceX’s engineering prowess: those who missed the incredible images of the Super Heavy booster rocket getting back on the launch pad – and then getting caught up by the launch tower - might want to catch up by …
Bridging the Frontier
Meet UCLA’s Dr. Jason Cong, 2024 Phil Kaufman Award Recipient October 14, 2024
I recently had a chance to have a fascinating and wide-ranging talk with Dr. Jason Cong from UCLA, the 2024 Phil Kaufman Award Recipient, about his contributions to FPGA design automation technology and their widespread industrial impact. The …
I recently had a chance to have a fascinating and wide-ranging talk with Dr. Jason Cong from UCLA, the 2024 Phil Kaufman Award Recipient, about his contributions to FPGA design automation technology and their widespread industrial impact. The …
Siemens EDA
Revolutionizing Debugging with Veloce proFPGA CS: Unleashing Full Visibility with the First FPGA VP1902 Powered Software Prototyping System October 4, 2024
The semiconductor industry is witnessing an exciting breakthrough with the introduction of Veloce proFPGA CS, the first VP1902 FPGA-based software prototyping solution on the market. Beyond its remarkable architecture, modularity, scalability, and …
The semiconductor industry is witnessing an exciting breakthrough with the introduction of Veloce proFPGA CS, the first VP1902 FPGA-based software prototyping solution on the market. Beyond its remarkable architecture, modularity, scalability, and …
Industry Predictions
Rambus Introduces DDR5 Client Clock Driver, Paving the Way for High-Performance Laptops and Desktops September 6, 2024
In a significant step forward for consumer computing, Rambus has announced its latest innovation in memory interface technology: the DDR5 Client Clock Driver. This product marks the company's first foray into chips for client DIMMs (Dual In-Line …
In a significant step forward for consumer computing, Rambus has announced its latest innovation in memory interface technology: the DDR5 Client Clock Driver. This product marks the company's first foray into chips for client DIMMs (Dual In-Line …
EDACafe Editorial
Accelerating AI-Driven Cloud Optimization: Inside Arm’s Partnership with Exostellar August 22, 2024
In a rapidly evolving tech landscape, where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount, Exostellar emerges as a trailblazer in the realm of cloud optimization. Founded by two Cornell University professors and their postgraduate student, the …
In a rapidly evolving tech landscape, where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount, Exostellar emerges as a trailblazer in the realm of cloud optimization. Founded by two Cornell University professors and their postgraduate student, the …
Agnisys Automation Review
Ensuring Safety: ISO26262 Certification for Semiconductor Experts August 12, 2024
Introduction Within the automotive sector, the safety of electrical and electronic (E/E) systems is mission critical. As many of you likely already know, ISO 26262 is an international standard for functional safety. For our customers designing …
Introduction Within the automotive sector, the safety of electrical and electronic (E/E) systems is mission critical. As many of you likely already know, ISO 26262 is an international standard for functional safety. For our customers designing …
Guest Blogger
The Six Semiconductor: Innovating Memory Interface IP in the AI Era August 8, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of semiconductor technology, The Six Semiconductor Inc., a subsidiary of Open Edge Technology Inc., has emerged as a significant player, particularly in the realm of high-speed memory interface intellectual property …
In the rapidly evolving landscape of semiconductor technology, The Six Semiconductor Inc., a subsidiary of Open Edge Technology Inc., has emerged as a significant player, particularly in the realm of high-speed memory interface intellectual property …
The Dominion of Design
Silicon Creations at the Forefront of IP Solutions: Insights from Rick Ader, VP of Sales July 1, 2024
In the bustling atmosphere of the 61st Design Automation Conference in San Francisco, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rick Ader, Vice President of Sales at Silicon Creations, to delve into the latest advancements and offerings from this …
In the bustling atmosphere of the 61st Design Automation Conference in San Francisco, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rick Ader, Vice President of Sales at Silicon Creations, to delve into the latest advancements and offerings from this …
EDACafe Editorial
Intel Xeon Processors Accelerate GenAI Workloads with Aible June 27, 2024
In a significant advancement for the enterprise AI landscape, Intel and Aible have joined forces to offer groundbreaking solutions for running advanced generative AI (GenAI) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) use cases. This collaboration, …
In a significant advancement for the enterprise AI landscape, Intel and Aible have joined forces to offer groundbreaking solutions for running advanced generative AI (GenAI) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) use cases. This collaboration, …
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 …
