In the race to power ever-larger AI models, raw compute is only half the battle. The real challenge lies in moving massive datasets between processors, accelerators, and memory at speeds that keep up with trillion-parameter workloads. Synopsys tackles this head-on with its webinar, How PCIe Multistream Architecture is Enabling… Read More
Pioneering Engineer Dr. Tsu-Jae King Liu to Receive Semiconductor Industry’s Top Honor
In a landmark recognition of trailblazing innovation and leadership, Dr. Tsu-Jae King Liu, the newly elected President of the National Academy of Engineering has been named the 2025 recipient of the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s highest accolade: the Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award. Announced on October… Read More
PDF Solutions Charts a Course for the Future at Its User Conference and Analyst Day
Every major supplier has its user event. This is usually where the latest innovations from the company are revealed and progress over the past year is promoted. While there may be user presentations and exhibits, the primary focus is typically the vendor communicating its messages to the user base. The upcoming PDF Solutions Users… Read More
IEDM 2025 and the 100th Anniversary of the FET
The International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) is the world’s preeminent forum for unveiling breakthroughs in semiconductor and electronic device technology, manufacturing, design, physics, modeling, and circuit integration. Sponsored by the IEEE Electron Devices Society, it has been a cornerstone event since… Read More
AI-Driven DRC Productivity Optimization: Revolutionizing Semiconductor Design
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.
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


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