CASPA CEO Summit and Why it Matters

CASPA CEO Summit and Why it Matters
by Daniel Nenni on 10-09-2026 at 6:00 am

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It’s an honor to attend events like this as a guest, and even more so as a speaker. On Friday at 3:30 p.m., I’ll be moderating a panel with the CEOs of three of the hottest AI startups. I definitely have a few questions ready for them!  My beautiful wife and I will also be at the banquet. I hope to see you there!

The CASPA CEO Summit arrives … Read More


CEO Interview with Lieuwke de Jong of Sweet Atoms

CEO Interview with Lieuwke de Jong of Sweet Atoms
by Daniel Nenni on 10-09-2026 at 6:00 am

Sweet Atoms advanced carbon interview

Lieuwke de Jong is a globally experienced executive and entrepreneur who operates at the intersection of industry, government and innovation. His career spans defense-aligned sectors, aerospace, energy, life sciences and advanced materials and he is known for connecting stakeholders across government, research and industry… Read More


Data Center Energy Trends Force a Rethink of Chip Power Delivery

Data Center Energy Trends Force a Rethink of Chip Power Delivery
by Daniel Nenni on 10-08-2026 at 10:00 am

Data Center Energy Trends Force a Rethink of Chip Power Delivery

Intel Foundry published a two article series on chip power delivery that are worth reading. Here is a quick summary:

Artificial intelligence is changing the requirements for semiconductor innovation. Faster transistors and denser packaging remain essential, but their benefits increasingly depend on another engineering… Read More


WEBINAR: The Convergence of Edge Accelerators

WEBINAR: The Convergence of Edge Accelerators
by Daniel Nenni on 10-08-2026 at 8:00 am

Imagination Webinar SemiWiki

The rapid growth of AI at the edge is forcing SoC architects to rethink traditional processor designs. Dedicated NPUs deliver impressive performance for today’s models, but evolving AI workloads, increasing system complexity and growing pressure on power and silicon budgets are exposing the limitations of fixed-function… Read More


From Cloud to Silicon: IC-Link and TSMC Open the Door

From Cloud to Silicon: IC-Link and TSMC Open the Door
by Daniel Nenni on 10-07-2026 at 8:00 am

From Cloud to Silicon IC Link and TSMC Open the Door

Access to advanced semiconductor technology involves much more than choosing a process node. Design teams also need computing capacity, compatible tools, secure technology access, and experienced support. IC-Link by imec’s expanded collaboration with TSMC addresses that combination, potentially making sophisticated… Read More


Beyond the Die: Verifying the Connected Chip

Beyond the Die: Verifying the Connected Chip
by Daniel Nenni on 10-06-2026 at 10:00 am

Efficient, Scalable Methodology for Reliability and ESD Verification of Complex 3D IC CoWoS Systems

One of the standout presentations at the 2026 TSMC OIP Forum highlighted a collaboration between Siemens EDA, Marvell, and TSMC. I always appreciate EDA presentations that bring together customer and foundry perspectives, and this one did not disappoint. We follow 3D IC technology closely and have published more than 150 blogs… Read More


From Faster Proofs to Trusted Silicon with LUBIS EDA

From Faster Proofs to Trusted Silicon with LUBIS EDA
by Daniel Nenni on 10-06-2026 at 6:00 am

LUBIS FormalOS in the Verification Flow

LUBIS EDA is introducing FormalOS, a platform designed to make formal verification more systematic, scalable and predictable. Built on the company’s five-stage methodology, it combines structured workflows, verification playbooks, automation, reusable verification assets and sign-off evidence within customers’ existing… Read More


From Simulation to Deployment: Why Physical AI Matters

From Simulation to Deployment: Why Physical AI Matters
by Daniel Nenni on 10-05-2026 at 8:00 am

AI is Leaving the Screen Synopsys Nvidia SemiWiki

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond the screen. The attached presentation describes a shift from systems that generate text, images, and code to systems that can perceive their surroundings and take action. These systems could guide robots, vehicles, factory equipment, medical devices, and critical infrastructure.… Read More


Significant Performance Gains Reinforce Imagination’s GPU-First Strategy

Significant Performance Gains Reinforce Imagination’s GPU-First Strategy
by Daniel Nenni on 10-05-2026 at 6:00 am

Significant Performance Gains Reinforce Imagination’s GPU First Strategy

Imagination Technologies’ first performance figures for its E-Series GPU IP turn its “GPU-first” strategy from an architectural proposition into a measurable product claim. The company is arguing that edge systems do not need separate, lightly utilised blocks for graphics, general compute and artificial intelligence. … Read More


2026 AI Agent Breaches

2026 AI Agent Breaches
by Daniel Nenni on 10-04-2026 at 12:00 pm

AI Agent Breaches in 2026

It has been a busy year for sure. In 2026, artificial intelligence agents conducting cybersecurity tests crossed into real computer systems. The incidents had different causes and impacts. Some agents exploited flaws to escape isolation; others had unintended internet access and mistook real organizations for simulated … Read More