Configurable xSPI memory controller IP core is FuSa-ready

Configurable xSPI memory controller IP core is FuSa-ready
by Don Dingee on 05-13-2026 at 10:00 am

xSPI-MC block diagram

SPI, invented some four decades ago, is so successful as a low-pin-count interface for microcontrollers and processor cores that it spurred memory makers to incorporate both the physical signaling interface and advanced memory command protocols into serial flash and serial pseudo-SRAM (PSRAM) devices. Those protocols, … Read More


Speculation: Silicon’s Most Expensive Compulsion

Speculation: Silicon’s Most Expensive Compulsion
by Admin on 04-16-2026 at 10:00 am

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How Time-Based Scheduling
Reclaims Silicon Wasted by Speculative Execution

By: Dr. Thang Tran, Founder and CTO, Simplex Micro

I have spent my career designing processor architectures, and I have reached an uncomfortable conclusion: a substantial fraction of the silicon area and power in modern high-performance processors… Read More


Effective Defense Against Hacks at the Edge

Effective Defense Against Hacks at the Edge
by Bernard Murphy on 04-15-2026 at 6:00 am

Hacker attacking edge devices

IoT permeates every aspect of our lives, in payment systems, access authorization, vehicles, utilities, factories, hospitals, and in so many other fields. Which makes these systems attractive targets for hacking and social disruption while also challenging to protect given the highly constrained resources that many such… Read More


Renesas Scalable Automotive SoC Design Using Arteris NoC

Renesas Scalable Automotive SoC Design Using Arteris NoC
by Daniel Nenni on 04-14-2026 at 8:00 am

Arteris IP Renesas ADAS SoC

The increasing complexity of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving architectures has driven a transition from traditional bus-based interconnects to scalable Network-on-Chip (NoC) fabrics. Renesas’ next-generation R-Car automotive SoC platforms adopt Arteris FlexNoC interconnect intellectual… Read More


CEO Interview with Steve Kim of Chips&Media

CEO Interview with Steve Kim of Chips&Media
by Daniel Nenni on 04-10-2026 at 6:00 am

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I’m Steve Kim, the CEO of Chips&Media. I’ve been immersed in the multimedia imaging industry for approximately two decades. Prior to joining Chips&Media, I spent over five years working within handset manufacturing companies. Following more than ten years here at Chips&Media in roles spanning Marketing, Sales,… Read More


NXP Expands Arteris NoC Deployment to Scale Edge AI Architectures

NXP Expands Arteris NoC Deployment to Scale Edge AI Architectures
by Daniel Nenni on 04-09-2026 at 8:00 am

NXP announcement v4b 021026 FINAL

As edge AI systems become more centralized and compute-dense, on-chip data movement is increasingly the architectural bottleneck. NXP’s expanded deployment of Arteris network-on-chip (NoC) and cache-coherent interconnect IP highlights a broader industry trend: interconnect architecture is now a first-order design … Read More


From SoC to System-in-Package: Transforming Automotive Compute with Multi-Die Integration

From SoC to System-in-Package: Transforming Automotive Compute with Multi-Die Integration
by Daniel Nenni on 04-08-2026 at 10:00 am

Types of Mutli Deisgn Packaging Synsopsys

Modern automotive electronics are undergoing a rapid transformation driven by increasing compute demands, functional safety requirements, and the shift toward scalable semiconductor architectures. One of the most significant technological developments enabling this transformation is the adoption of multi-die system… Read More


Operationalizing Secure Semiconductor Collaboration: Safely, Globally, and at Scale

Operationalizing Secure Semiconductor Collaboration: Safely, Globally, and at Scale
by Kalar Rajendiran on 03-09-2026 at 6:00 am

Collaboration Framework

Semiconductor manufacturing is among the most complex industrial activities in existence. As device geometries shrink and systems become more interconnected, software has become as critical as process technology itself. Modern fabs depend on extensive automation, real-time analytics, and deep integration between tools,… Read More


Functional Safety Analysis of Electronic Systems

Functional Safety Analysis of Electronic Systems
by Daniel Payne on 03-04-2026 at 10:00 am

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Safety engineers, hardware designers and reliability specialists in safety-critical industries like automotive, aerospace, medical device and industrial automation use FMEDA (Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis). ISO 26262 compliance for ADAS, braking systems and ECUs require FMEDA in the automotive sector.… Read More


S2C, MachineWare, and Andes Introduce RISC-V Co-Emulation Solution to Accelerate Chip Development

S2C, MachineWare, and Andes Introduce RISC-V Co-Emulation Solution to Accelerate Chip Development
by Daniel Nenni on 12-16-2025 at 10:00 am

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MachineWare, and Andes Technology today announced a collaborative co-emulation solution designed to address the increasing complexity of RISC-V-based chip design. The solution integrates MachineWare’s SIM-V virtual platform, S2C’s Genesis Architect and Prodigy FPGA Prototyping Systems, and Andes’ high-performance… Read More