Gazzillion Misses – Making the Memory Wall Irrelevant

Gazzillion Misses – Making the Memory Wall Irrelevant
by admin on 09-12-2024 at 6:00 am

Gazzillion pyramid

Memory Hierarchy and the Memory Wall

Computer programs mainly move data around. In the meantime, they do some computations on the data but the bulk of execution time and energy is spent moving data around. In computer jargon we say that applications tend to be memory bound: this means that memory is the main performance limiting … Read More


The State of The Foundry Market Insights from the Q2-24 Results

The State of The Foundry Market Insights from the Q2-24 Results
by admin on 08-20-2024 at 10:00 am

TSMC Leads but Challengers Follow 2024

If you work in the Semiconductor or related industry, you know that industry cycles can profoundly impact your business. It is crucial for strategic development to invest at the appropriate time and to rope the sails when necessary.

As a semiconductor investor, you’re accustomed to the ebb and flow of industry cycles. It’s… Read More


How does your EDA supplier ensure software quality?

How does your EDA supplier ensure software quality?
by admin on 05-30-2024 at 10:00 am

fig1 anacov components

In the fast-paced world of electronic design automation (EDA) software development, maintaining high code quality while adhering to tight deadlines is a significant challenge. Code coverage, an essential metric in software testing, measures the extent to which a software’s source code is executed in tests. High code… Read More


The Git Dilemma: Is Version Control Enough for Semiconductor Success?

The Git Dilemma: Is Version Control Enough for Semiconductor Success?
by admin on 05-22-2024 at 10:00 am

Data in Software Vs Semiconductor Design Flow

Git is a version control system that saves every change made to files. It offers powerful tools for managing these changes. This makes Git ideal for software development, as it lets you keep all project files in one place.

Software has grown in complexity, necessitating more collaboration among engineers across various time zones.… Read More


An open letter regarding Cyber Resilience of the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure

An open letter regarding Cyber Resilience of the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure
by admin on 05-20-2024 at 10:00 am

Codasip UK Security Letter 1

Codasip announced a commercially available RISC-V processor with CHERI for license in October of 2023 and is demonstrating technology for IP provenance. 

Dear Members of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee,

Let me start by applauding your hearing on 24 April 2024, and in particular the evidence of Professor John… Read More


One Step Ahead of the Quantum Threat

One Step Ahead of the Quantum Threat
by admin on 05-02-2024 at 6:00 am

PQShield Quantum Threat

When it comes to the security of tomorrow, the time to prepare is today, and at PQShield, we’re focused on shaping the way the digital world is protected from the inevitable quantum threat. We deliver real-world, quantum-safe hardware and software upgrades, and it’s our mission to help modernize the legacy security systems and

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Not all Smartphones are Created Equal

Not all Smartphones are Created Equal
by admin on 04-22-2024 at 10:00 am

TechnInsights Semiconductor Sustainability

TechInsights recognizes Earth Day 2024 by lifting the screen on smartphone semiconductor sustainability

Smartphones are typically compared based on screen size, processor speed, and camera resolution. But when TechInsights looked at carbon footprints for manufacturing just the semiconductors of three flagship phones,… Read More


Intel should be the Free World’s Plan A Not Plan B, and we need the US Government to step in

Intel should be the Free World’s Plan A Not Plan B, and we need the US Government to step in
by admin on 02-19-2024 at 6:00 am

TSMC Intel

There are trillions of dollars at stake with AI and huge geopolitical consequences. However, the weak foundation to American technological power is their dependence on Taiwan and TSMC, which is where most advanced silicon is manufactured. America has also been taking China to the ropes lately in their economic/technology proxy… Read More


FD-SOI, the technology shaping the future of automotive radars

FD-SOI, the technology shaping the future of automotive radars
by admin on 10-16-2023 at 6:00 am

White paper Figure 3

By Philippe Flatresse, Bich-Yen Nguyen, Rainer Lutz of SOITEC

    I.          Introduction

Automotive radar is a key enabler for the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. The use of radar allows vehicles to sense their environment and make decisions based on that information, enhancing… Read More


Why Intel may be the first casualty if Beijing retaliates over Biden’s export controls

Why Intel may be the first casualty if Beijing retaliates over Biden’s export controls
by admin on 11-14-2022 at 6:00 am

Intel Bejing

After the Biden administration upped the ante in the tech war by restricting China’s access to advanced US semiconductor technology, the $64,000 question was “How might Beijing respond?”

Punishing American companies in China (like Apple and Tesla) was not considered likely given the employment they generate – Apple… Read More