The semiconductor industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the integration of AI into DRC workflows, as showcased in the Siemens EDA presentation at the 2025 TSMC OIP. Titled “AI-Driven DRC Productivity Optimization,” this initiative, led by Siemens EDA’s David Abercrombie alongside AMD’s… Read More
Pioneering Edge AI: TekStart’s Cognitum Processor Ushers in a New Era of Efficient Intelligence
One of the more in interesting companies I met at the AI Infra Summit was a company known to me for some time. The most interesting part was the chip they are in the process of taping out; It is a high-performance, ultra-low-power AI processor purpose-built for edge computing. It is claimed to deliver “the processing muscle … Read More
CAST Simplifies RISC-V Embedded Processor IP Adoption with New Catalyst Program
In a move poised to accelerate the integration of open-source processor architectures into resource-constrained devices, semiconductor IP provider CAST, Inc. unveiled its Catalyst™ Program at the RISC-V Summit in Santa Clara, California. This initiative addresses a persistent pain point for embedded system developers:… Read More
IPLM Today and Tomorrow from Perforce
Today, Perforce IPLM stands at the intersection of data management, automation, and collaboration, shaping the way companies design the next generation of chips and systems. Looking ahead, its evolution will reflect the growing convergence of hardware, software, and AI-driven engineering.
Liberty IP Excellence: Building a Robust Verification Framework for Automotive IPs
As 2025 draws to a close, the semiconductor industry continues to push boundaries, particularly in automotive applications where reliability is non-negotiable. At the TSMC Open Innovation Platform forum this year, a collaborative presentation by NXP Semiconductors and Siemens EDA stood out: “Liberty IP Excellence:… Read More
ASU Silvaco Device TCAD Workshop: From Fundamentals to Applications
The ASU-Silvaco Device Technology Computer-Aided Design Workshop is a pivotal educational and professional development event designed to bridge the gap between theoretical semiconductor physics and practical device engineering. Hosted by Arizona State University in collaboration with Silvaco, a leading provider of … Read More
PDF Solutions Calls for a Revolution in Semiconductor Collaboration at SEMICON West
SEMICON West was held in Phoenix, Arizona on October 7-9. This premier event brings the incredibly diverse global electronics supply chain together to address the semiconductor ecosystem’s greatest opportunities and challenges. The event’s tagline this year is:
Stronger Together — Shaping a Sustainable Future in Talent,… Read More
Webinar – The Path to Smaller, Denser, and Faster with CPX, Samtec’s Co-Packaged Copper and Optics
For markets such as data center, high-performance computing, networking and AI accelerators the battle cry is often “copper is dead”. The tremendous demands for performance and power efficiency often lead to this conclusion. As is the case with many technology topics, things are not always the way they seem. It turns out a lot … Read More
Webinar – IP Design Considerations for Real-Time Edge AI Systems
It is well-known that semiconductor growth is driven by AI. That simple statement breaks down into many complex use cases, each with its own requirements and challenges. A webinar will be presented by Synopsys on October 23 that focuses on the specific requirements for one of the most popular use cases – AI at the edge. The speaker… Read More
WEBINAR: Design and Stability Analysis of GaN Power Amplifiers using Advanced Simulation Tools
Why should high frequency circuit designers consider stability early in the design process? Isn’t there enough to worry about just making the circuit function at the fundamental frequency?
In the past, Microwave Engineers used to solve stability problems in the lab, perhaps adding bypassing or loss in a strategic location to… Read More


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