Noise minimization is required for advanced analog and radiofrequency (RF) circuits. Unlike digital circuits, where noise is a second-order effect, system performance metrics such as signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), phase noise, timing jitter, and bit error rate (BER) are directly affected in analog and RF designs. Effective… Read More
Electronic Design Automation
PSS and UVM Work Together for System-Level Verification
In the early days of the PSS rollout, some verification engineers were suspicious. Just as they were beginning to get comfortable with UVM, here came yet another standard to add to their learning and complexity overhead. Then the fog started to clear; UVM is ideal for block-level testing whereas PSS is ideal for system level testing.… Read More
Will 50% of New High Performance Computing (HPC) Chip Designs be Multi-Die in 2025?
Predictions in technology adoption often hinge on a delicate balance between technical feasibility and market dynamics. While business considerations play a pivotal role, the technical category reasons for the success or failure of a prediction are more tangible and often easier to identify—if scrutinized with care. However,… Read More
Heterogeneous 2D/3D Packaging Challenges
A growing trend in system design is the use of multiple ICs mounted in advanced packages, especially in high-performance computing and AI. These modern packages now integrate multiple ICs, often with high-bandwidth memory (HBM), resulting in hundreds of thousands of connections that need proper verification. Traditional… Read More
Webinar: Achieve Full Flow and Resource Management Visibility to Optimize Cost and Sustainability with Innova
The lifecycle for complex chip design includes many factors. Traditional systems focus on design tasks, associated schedules and manufacturing logistics. While these are important aspects of the project there is a lot more that can be measured, predicted and tracked. Taking a more holistic view of the project opens new opportunities… Read More
Crosstalk, 2kAmp power delivery, PAM4, and LPDDR5 analysis at DesignCon
High-speed digital (HSD) designers have long tested the limits of realizable speed. GHz frequencies are now the norm, and multi-level signaling is pushing rates higher while the long-awaited transition to optical signaling and even higher rates looms ever closer. Power density is also climbing, and data-hungry applications… Read More
2025 Outlook with Samia Rashid of Infinisim
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your company.
I am Samia Rashid, co-founder and president of Infinisim. My background is quite diverse, spanning product management, manufacturing, sales, and mergers and acquisitions. Before founding Infinisim, I was with iManage, Inc., where I played a pivotal role in growing the company… Read More
A Deep Dive into SoC Performance Analysis: Optimizing SoC Design Performance Via Hardware-Assisted Verification Platforms
Part 2 of 2 – Performance Validation Across Hardware Blocks and Firmware in SoC Designs
Part 2 explores the performance validation process across hardware blocks and firmware in System-on-Chip (SoC) designs, emphasizing the critical role of Hardware-Assisted Verification (HAV) platforms. It outlines the validation workflow… Read More
2025 Outlook with Dr. Chouki Aktouf of Defacto
Chouki Aktouf is Founder & CEO of Defacto Technologies and Co-Founder of Innova Advanced Technologies. Prior to founding Defacto in 2003, Dr. Aktouf was an associate professor of Computer Science at the University of Grenoble – France and leader of a dependability research group. He holds a PhD in Electric Engineering from… Read More
Synopsys Brings Embedded Memory to the Future with its Flexible, IP-Based Compilers
There is a revolution happening that is fueled by innovation in areas such as AI, IoT and autonomous driving. These new systems put incredible stress on next-generation semiconductor technology. Faster processing, higher density and lower latency must all be delivered with reduced power and thermal profiles. One technology… Read More


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