Transformers Transforming the Field of Computer Vision

Transformers Transforming the Field of Computer Vision
by Kalar Rajendiran on 10-03-2023 at 10:00 am

The Structure of a Transformer: Attention

Over the last few years, transformers have been fundamentally changing the nature of deep learning models, revolutionizing the field of artificial intelligence. Transformers introduce an attention mechanism that allows models to weigh the importance of different elements in an input sequence. Unlike traditional deep learning… Read More


Cyber-Physical Security from Chip to Cloud with Post-Quantum Cryptography

Cyber-Physical Security from Chip to Cloud with Post-Quantum Cryptography
by Kalar Rajendiran on 10-02-2023 at 10:00 am

Secure IC Product Tree

In our interconnected world, systems ranging from smart cities and autonomous vehicles to industrial control systems and healthcare devices have become everyday components of our lives. This fusion of physical and digital systems has led to a term called cyber-physical system (CPS). Ubiquitous connectivity is exposing the… Read More


Water Sustainability in Semiconductor Manufacturing: Challenges and Solutions

Water Sustainability in Semiconductor Manufacturing: Challenges and Solutions
by Kalar Rajendiran on 09-20-2023 at 10:00 am

Typical on line sensor monitoring points in the semiconductor industry

Water, the planet’s lifeblood, remains a finite and precious resource. The Earth’s total water supply has remained relatively constant over millennia. However, it is the uneven distribution of freshwater and the challenges of providing access to clean water that are causing stress in various parts of the world.… Read More


Successful Inter-Op Verification of Enterprise Flash Controller with ONFI 5.1 PHY IP

Successful Inter-Op Verification of Enterprise Flash Controller with ONFI 5.1 PHY IP
by Kalar Rajendiran on 09-14-2023 at 6:00 am

Mobiveil EFC

In an era defined by digital transformation and data-intensive applications, the solid-state device (SSD) market has emerged as a critical player in reshaping storage solutions. While there are several types of non-volatile memories, each with its own unique characteristics and use cases, Flash memory is increasingly overtaking… Read More


Synopsys Expands Synopsys.ai EDA Suite with Full-Stack Big Data Analytics Solution

Synopsys Expands Synopsys.ai EDA Suite with Full-Stack Big Data Analytics Solution
by Kalar Rajendiran on 09-11-2023 at 10:00 am

Wafer Circuit Detail

More than two years ago, Synopsys launched its AI-driven design space optimization (DSO.ai) capability. It is part of the company’s Synopsys.ai EDA suite, an outcome of its overarching AI initiative. Since then, DSO.ai has boosted designer productivity and has been leveraged for 270 production tape-outs. DSO.ai uses machine… Read More


ISO 21434 for Cybersecurity-Aware SoC Development

ISO 21434 for Cybersecurity-Aware SoC Development
by Kalar Rajendiran on 08-31-2023 at 10:00 am

Cybersecurity agreement in supply chain

The automotive industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with vehicles becoming more connected, automated, and reliant on software. While these advancements promise convenience, comfort and efficiency to the consumers, the nature and complexity of the technologies also raise concerns for functional safety … Read More


Key MAC Considerations for the Road to 1.6T Ethernet Success

Key MAC Considerations for the Road to 1.6T Ethernet Success
by Kalar Rajendiran on 08-29-2023 at 6:00 am

The World of Ethernet is Gigantic and Growing

Ethernet’s continual adaptation to meet the demands of a data-rich, interconnected world can be credited to the two axes along which its evolution has been propelled. The first axis emphasizes Ethernet’s role in enabling precise and reliable control over interconnected systems. As industries embrace automation… Read More


Predictive Maintenance in the Context of Automotive Functional Safety

Predictive Maintenance in the Context of Automotive Functional Safety
by Kalar Rajendiran on 08-23-2023 at 6:00 am

Margin Agent to Measure Performance and Degradation

The automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation. The convergence of electrification, connectivity, driver-assistance technologies, and software-defined vehicles has led to the rise of use of advanced System-on-Chips (SoCs) that drive unprecedented levels of functionality and performance. However, this… Read More


Next-Gen AI Engine for Intelligent Vision Applications

Next-Gen AI Engine for Intelligent Vision Applications
by Kalar Rajendiran on 08-14-2023 at 10:00 am

Synopsys ARC MetaWare NN SDK

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has witnessed explosive growth in applications across various industries, ranging from autonomous vehicles and natural language processing to computer vision and robotics. The AI embedded semiconductor market is projected to reach $800 billion by year 2030. Compare this with just $48 billion… Read More


Breakthrough Gains in RTL Productivity and Quality of Results with Cadence Joules RTL Design Studio

Breakthrough Gains in RTL Productivity and Quality of Results with Cadence Joules RTL Design Studio
by Kalar Rajendiran on 08-08-2023 at 10:00 am

Joules RTL Design Studio Benefits

Register Transfer Level (RTL) is a crucial and valuable concept in digital hardware design. Over the years, it has played a fundamental role in enabling design of complex digital chips. By abstracting away implementation details and providing a clear description of digital behavior, RTL has contributed significantly to the… Read More