According to the latest forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC), the semiconductor market has reached a bottom and will soon return to growth. For 2023, the market research firm has revised its September forecast and now estimates that worldwide semiconductor revenue this year will grow to $526.5 billion – down 12% from $598 billion in 2022, but up from the previously estimated $519 billion. For 2024, IDC expects year-over-year growth of 20.2% to $633 billion, up from $626 billion in the prior forecast. Growth in 2024-2026 will be fueled by AI silicon, which by the end of this forecast period will account for almost $200 billion in semiconductor revenues.
Synopsys.ai Copilot
Synopsys has announced Synopsys.ai Copilot, the result of a collaboration with Microsoft to integrate Azure OpenAI Service that brings GenAI into the design process for semiconductors. According to the company, Synopsys.ai Copilot works alongside designers in the Synopsys tools they use every day, enabling conversational intelligence, in natural language, across the design team. Deployable in any on-prem or on-cloud environment, Synopsys.ai Copilot integrates Microsoft Azure on-demand computing infrastructure.
Autodesk’s Fusion is now integrated with Cadence’s Allegro X and OrCAD X
Autodesk’s Fusion mechanical CAD platform has been integrated with Cadence’s Allegro X and OrCAD X PCB design platforms. The collaboration between the two companies aims at solving the problems of current manual design data methods, which require electrical and mechanical engineers to exchange files that can differ from design intent – resulting in errors, unnecessary re-work and costly delays. According to the two companies, the integrated solution enables seamless bi-directional communication between PCB designers and mechanical engineers.
