SiC Forum2025 8 Static v3

Chiplets: Powering the Next Generation of AI Systems

Chiplets: Powering the Next Generation of AI Systems
by Kalar Rajendiran on 10-23-2025 at 10:00 am

Arm Synopsys at Chiplet Summit

AI’s rapid expansion is reshaping semiconductor design. The compute and I/O needs of modern AI workloads have outgrown what traditional SoC scaling can deliver. As monolithic dies approach reticle limits, yields drop and costs rise, while analog and I/O circuits gain little from moving to advanced process nodes. To sustain … Read More


Better Automatic Generation of Documentation from RTL Code

Better Automatic Generation of Documentation from RTL Code
by Tom Anderson on 10-23-2025 at 6:00 am

Specador Doc

One technical topic I always find intriguing is the availability of links between documentation and chip design. It used to be simple: there weren’t any. Architects wrote a specification (spec) in text, in Word if they had PCs, or using “troff” or a similar format if they were limited to Unix platforms. Then the hardware designers… Read More


FD-SOI: A Cyber-Resilient Substrate for Secure Automotive Electronics

FD-SOI: A Cyber-Resilient Substrate for Secure Automotive Electronics
by Daniel Nenni on 10-22-2025 at 10:00 am

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The paper highlights how Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator (FD-SOI) technology provides a robust defense against Laser Fault Injection (LFI), a precise, laboratory-grade attack method that can compromise cryptographic and safety-critical hardware. As vehicles become increasingly digital and connected, with dozens… Read More


Podcast EP312: Approaches to Advance the Use of Non-Volatile Embedded Memory with Dave Eggleston

Podcast EP312: Approaches to Advance the Use of Non-Volatile Embedded Memory with Dave Eggleston
by Daniel Nenni on 10-22-2025 at 8:00 am

Daniel is joined by Dave Eggleston is senior business development manager at Microchip with a focus on licensing SST SuperFlash technology. Dave’s extensive background in Flash, MRAM, RRAM, and storage is built on 30+ years of industry experience. This includes serving as VP of Embedded Memory at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, CEO… Read More


Learning from In-House Datasets

Learning from In-House Datasets
by Bernard Murphy on 10-22-2025 at 6:00 am

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At a DAC Accellera panel this year there was some discussion on cross-company collaboration in training. The theory is that more collaboration would mean a larger training set and therefore higher accuracy in GenAI (for example in RTL generation). But semiconductor companies are very protective of their data and reports of copyrighted… Read More


ASU Silvaco Device TCAD Workshop: From Fundamentals to Applications

ASU Silvaco Device TCAD Workshop: From Fundamentals to Applications
by Daniel Nenni on 10-21-2025 at 10:00 am

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The ASU-Silvaco Device Technology Computer-Aided Design Workshop is a pivotal educational and professional development event designed to bridge the gap between theoretical semiconductor physics and practical device engineering. Hosted by Arizona State University in collaboration with Silvaco, a leading provider of … Read More


PDF Solutions Calls for a Revolution in Semiconductor Collaboration at SEMICON West

PDF Solutions Calls for a Revolution in Semiconductor Collaboration at SEMICON West
by Mike Gianfagna on 10-21-2025 at 6:00 am

PDF Solutions Calls for a Revolution in Semiconductor Collaboration at SEMICON West

SEMICON West was held in Phoenix, Arizona on October 7-9. This premier event brings the incredibly diverse global electronics supply chain together to address the semiconductor ecosystem’s greatest opportunities and challenges. The event’s tagline this year is:

Stronger Together — Shaping a Sustainable Future in Talent,Read More


The AI PC: A New Category Poised to Reignite the PC Market

The AI PC: A New Category Poised to Reignite the PC Market
by Jonah McLeod on 10-20-2025 at 10:00 am

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The PC industry is entering its most significant transformation since the debut of the IBM PC in 1981. That original beige box ushered in a new era of productivity, reshaping how corporations and individuals worked, communicated, and created. More than four decades later, the AI PC is emerging as a new category — one that promises… Read More


The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of In-Circuit Emulation: Real-World Case Studies (Part 2 of 2)

The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of In-Circuit Emulation: Real-World Case Studies (Part 2 of 2)
by Lauro Rizzatti on 10-20-2025 at 6:00 am

The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of In Circuit Emulation real world case studies figure 1

Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Synopsys’ distinguished experts in speed adapters and in-circuit emulation (ICE). Many who know my professional background see me as an advocate for virtual, transactor-based emulation, hence I was genuinely surprised to discover the impressive results achieved by today’s speed… Read More


CMOS 2.0 is Advancing Semiconductor Scaling

CMOS 2.0 is Advancing Semiconductor Scaling
by Daniel Nenni on 10-19-2025 at 10:00 am

CMOS 2.0

In the rapidly evolving landscape of semiconductor technology, imec’s recent breakthroughs in wafer-to-wafer hybrid bonding and backside connectivity are paving the way for CMOS 2.0, a paradigm shift in chip design. Introduced in 2024, CMOS 2.0 addresses the limitations of traditional CMOS scaling by partitioning… Read More