In the EDA world, “Shift-Left” has traditionally been a mantra for early software development—booting the OS before the silicon even leaves the fab. But as the RISC-V revolution accelerates, the goalposts have moved. We are seeing the emergence of a “New Shift-Left”, one that focuses on critical architectural… Read More
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SiFive’s P570 Gen 3 Pushes RISC-V Further Into the AI Era
With the launch of its new P570 Gen 3 processor family, SiFive is making a broader statement about the future of edge computing and the growing role of RISC-V in mainstream application processors. Rather than simply unveiling another CPU core, the company is positioning the P570 as a balanced-performance processor built specifically… Read More
Configurable xSPI memory controller IP core is FuSa-ready
SPI, invented some four decades ago, is so successful as a low-pin-count interface for microcontrollers and processor cores that it spurred memory makers to incorporate both the physical signaling interface and advanced memory command protocols into serial flash and serial pseudo-SRAM (PSRAM) devices. Those protocols, … Read More
CEO Interview with Dave Kelf, CEO of Breker Verification Systems
In the functional verification space, Breker Verification Systems stands out for its vast and long-standing understanding and ability to solve many of the seemingly intractable complexity challenges, especially in the system space.
I recently talked with Dave Kelf, Breker’s CEO, who has plenty of good news to share about Breker’s… Read More
Synopsys and TSMC Deepen AI Design Alliance: What It Means
A recent announcement from Synopsys signals a meaningful escalation in the race to build next-generation AI hardware. The expanded collaboration between Synopsys and TSMC brings together silicon-proven IP, AI-driven design tools, and cutting-edge manufacturing processes in a tightly integrated effort to accelerate high-performance… Read More
Connecting the Dots: Why RISC-V System Design Is Entering a New Era
At the recent RISC-V Now event hosted by Andes, the discussion underscored the fact that RISC-V is no longer just about instruction set architecture advantages or customizable cores. The real focus has moved up the stack to system-level design. This is where connectivity, integration, and security define whether an innovation… Read More
Advanced Microelectronics Paving the Way for 6G with Alphacore
The world stands at the threshold of a new era in wireless communication as research communities, standards bodies, and technology companies begin shaping what will become sixth generation mobile networks. While fifth generation systems are still expanding across global markets, attention has already shifted toward defining… Read More
WAVE-N Specialized Video Processing NPU for Edge AI Systems
The rapid growth of AI applications in edge devices has created a strong demand for specialized hardware capable of performing high-performance neural network inference under strict power and latency constraints. Traditional CPUs and GPUs often struggle to meet the efficiency requirements of embedded and mobile systems.… Read More
Scalable Network-on-Chip Enables a Modular Chiplet Platform
The semiconductor industry is undergoing a profound transformation as system complexity, performance expectations, and time-to-market pressures continue to rise. Traditional monolithic system-on-chip (SoC) designs are increasingly giving way to modular, chiplet-based architectures that enable flexibility, scalability,… Read More
All in One Bluetooth Audio: A Complete Solution on a TSMC 12nm Single Die
The rapid evolution of wireless audio has placed unprecedented demands on system integration, power efficiency, and performance. Against this backdrop, the webinar “All-in-One Bluetooth Audio: A Complete Solution on a TSMC 12nm Single Die” offers a timely and technically rich exploration of how modern semiconductor design… Read More


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