Many moons ago in the Innovation series we explored techniques like spectrum analysis to root-cause bugs. While these methods provide some value they don’t get as close as we would like to isolating a root-cause. In hindsight given what we know about the complexity of conventional debug it is unsurprising that we can’t root-cause… Read More
2026 Outlook with Abhijeet Chakraborty VP, R&D Engineering at SynopsysTell us a little bit about yourself and…Read More
The Launch of RISC-V Now! A New Chapter in Open ComputingOn February 3, 2026, Andes Technology officially announced…Read More
NanoIC Extends Its PDK Portfolio with First A14 Logic and eDRAM Memory PDKNanoIC has announced a major expansion of its…Read More
How Switzerland Built a Global Semiconductor Edge by Thinking SmallerBy Alain-Serge Porret, Vice President, Integrated & Wireless…Read More
The 71st International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM 2025)It is hard to believe this conference is…Read MoreAccellera Strengthens Industry Collaboration and Standards Leadership at DVCon U.S. 2026
At DVCon U.S. 2026, Accellera Systems Initiative reinforces its central role in shaping the future of electronic design and verification through a focused program of workshops, tutorials, and community engagement. As system complexity continues to rise across AI, automotive, HPC, and communications markets, the need for… Read More
Ceva Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth IPs Power Renesas’ First Combo MCUs for IoT and Connected Home
The rapid expansion of IoT, smart home, and industrial automation markets is reshaping how connectivity is designed into embedded systems. Developers increasingly require highly integrated wireless solutions that deliver strong performance, ultra-low power consumption, and design flexibility, while also shortening… Read More
Why PDF Solutions Is Positioning Itself at the Center of the Semiconductor Ecosystem
The semiconductor industry is on track to exceed one trillion dollars in annual revenue by the end of the decade, propelled by AI, advanced computing, and edge applications. Yet beneath this growth lies a structural shift. Manufacturing complexity is rising faster than the industry’s ability to manage it. As architectures move… Read More
Chiplets Reach an Architectural Turning Point at Chiplet Summit 2026
The semiconductor industry’s transition toward chiplet-based architectures is entering a decisive new phase. What began as a promising alternative to SoC design is now confronting real-world demands around system integration, validation, and long-term scalability. At Chiplet Summit 2026, taking place February 17–19 … Read More
Gate-All-Around (GAA) Technology for Sustainable AI
The transition from FinFET to Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistor technology represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of logic devices, driven by both physical scaling limits and the rapidly growing computational demands of artificial intelligence. As semiconductor technology approaches the sub-3 nm regime, traditional… Read More
VSORA Board Chair Sandra Rivera on Solutions for AI Inference and LLM Processing
Sandra Rivera, a Silicon Valley veteran who is the former CEO of Altera, an Intel FPGA spinout, and long-time Intel executive, recently became Chair of the Board of Directors of Paris-based VSORA. VSORA, a technology leader redefining AI inference for next-generation data centers, cloud infrastructure and edge, is focused … Read More
TSMC & GCU Semiconductor Training Program: Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce
The expansion of semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, particularly with TSMC’s multi-fab campus in Phoenix, Arizona, has created a significant need for skilled technical workers. To meet this demand, TSMC has partnered with educational institutions, including Grand Canyon University (GCU), to launch… Read More
CEO Interview with Dr. Raj Gautam Dutta of Silicon Assurance
Dr. Raj Gautam Dutta is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Assurance, where he defines the company’s strategic direction and leads its technology and product vision. He is responsible for driving the development of differentiated hardware security solutions, executing growth and partnership strategies,… Read More
Podcast EP330: An Overview of DVCon U.S. 2026 with Xiaolin Chen
Daniel is joined by Xiaolin Chen, Senior Director of Technical Product Management for Formal Solutions at Synopsys. She has over 20 years of experience applying formal technology in verification and partnering with customers to identify opportunities where formal methods are best suited to solve complex verification challenges.… Read More


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