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Podcast EP171: A Discussion of an EDA Revenue Milestone and the Upcoming DAC with Wally Rhines

Podcast EP171: A Discussion of an EDA Revenue Milestone and the Upcoming DAC with Wally Rhines
by Daniel Nenni on 07-10-2023 at 8:00 am
Categories: ESD Alliance, Semiconductor Services

Dan is joined by Dr. Walden Rhines to discuss the Q1 2023 Electronic Design Market Data report that was just released. SEMI and the Electronic System Design Alliance collect data from almost all of the electronic design automation companies in the world and compile it by product category and region of the world where the sales occurred.… Read More

June 28, 2023June 30, 2023

Semiconductor CapEx down in 2023

Semiconductor CapEx down in 2023
by Bill Jewell on 06-28-2023 at 2:00 pm
Categories: Semiconductor Intelligence, Semiconductor Services, Uncategorized

Semiconductor capital expenditures (CapEx) increased 35% in 2021 and 15% in 2022, according to IC Insights. Our projection at Semiconductor Intelligence is a 14% decline in CapEx in 2023, based primarily on company statements. The biggest cuts will be made by the memory companies, with a 19% drop. CapEx will drop 50% at SK Hynix… Read More

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023

Efabless Celebrates AI Design Challenge Winners!

Efabless Celebrates AI Design Challenge Winners!
by Daniel Nenni on 06-23-2023 at 6:00 am
Categories: AI, Efabless, Events, Semiconductor Services

The first AI Generated Open-Source Silicon Design Challenge invited participants to use generative AI to design an open-source silicon chip and tape it out in just three weeks. The contestants were required to create Verilog code from natural language prompts, and then implemented their designs using the chipIgnite platform… Read More

June 22, 2023June 19, 2023

Optimism Prevailed at CEO Outlook, though Downturn Could Bring Unpredictable Challenges

Optimism Prevailed at CEO Outlook, though Downturn Could Bring Unpredictable Challenges
by Nanette Collins on 06-22-2023 at 10:00 am
Categories: CEO Interviews, EDA, ESD Alliance, Semiconductor Services

Chances are anyone who attended the CEO Outlook will say it was an engaging, entertaining and enlightening view of the chip design space, though CEO Outlook may be a misnomer as four of the seven panelists had C-Suite titles other than CEO.

Regardless, the collective view was optimistic, though caution prevailed as the economic… Read More

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

Intel Internal Foundry Model Webinar

Intel Internal Foundry Model Webinar
by Scotten Jones on 06-21-2023 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Events, Intel Foundry, Semiconductor, Semiconductor Services, TechInsights
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IAO Investor Webinar Slides to post on our INTC website PDF Page 07

Intel held a webinar today to discuss their IDM2.0 internal foundry model. On the call were Dave Zinsner Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Jason Grebe Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Corporate Planning Group.

On a humorous note, the person moderating the attendee questions sounded … Read More

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023

Nominations for Phil Kaufman Award, Phil Kaufman Hall of Fame Close June 30

Nominations for Phil Kaufman Award, Phil Kaufman Hall of Fame Close June 30
by Paul Cohen on 06-07-2023 at 10:00 am
Categories: ESD Alliance, Events, Semiconductor Services

Plan ahead now because Friday, June 30, is the deadline to submit nominations for the Phil Kaufman Award and the Phil Kaufman Hall of Fame for anyone you think is deserving of these honors. If you haven’t given it any thought, please consider nominating someone.

Before we look at both and the nomination requirements, here’s a thumbnail… Read More

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023

Applied Materials Announces “EPIC” Development Center

Applied Materials Announces “EPIC” Development Center
by Scotten Jones on 06-07-2023 at 8:00 am
Categories: Semiconductor Services, TechInsights

Applied Materials EPIC briefing under embargo Page 10

On May 22^nd Applied Materials announced a new development center, Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization Center (EPIC).

Applied Materials already operates the Maydan Technology Center (MTC), a billion-dollar development facility with over 120 advanced process tools and 80 metrology and inspection tools… Read More

June 7, 2023June 6, 2023

PCI-SIG DevCon and Where Samtec Fits

PCI-SIG DevCon and Where Samtec Fits
by Mike Gianfagna on 06-07-2023 at 6:00 am
Categories: Events, Samtec, Semiconductor Services

PCIe (peripheral component interconnect express) is an interface standard for connecting high-speed components contained in PCs, MACs and other types of processors. Think graphics, storage arrays, Wi-Fi and the like. This communication standard has become incredibly popular. The first version of the standard was released… Read More

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

Real-Time AI-driven Image Signal Processing with Reduced Memory Footprint and Processing Latency

Real-Time AI-driven Image Signal Processing with Reduced Memory Footprint and Processing Latency
by Kalar Rajendiran on 05-31-2023 at 10:00 am
Categories: AI, IP, Semiconductor Services, VeriSilicon

AI ISP for Automotive, Low Light Image Enhancement

In our day to day lives, we all benefit from image signal processing (ISP), whether everyone realizes it or not. ISP is the technique of processing image data captured by an imaging device. It involves a series of algorithms that transform raw image data into a usable image by correcting for distortions, removing noise, adjusting… Read More

May 31, 2023September 30, 2023

Investing in a sustainable semiconductor future: Materials Matter

Investing in a sustainable semiconductor future: Materials Matter
by Daniel Nenni on 05-31-2023 at 6:00 am
Categories: EMD Electronics, Semiconductor, Semiconductor Services, TSMC

In 2020 TSMC established its Net Zero Project with a goal of net zero emissions by 2050. I remember wondering how could this possibly be done before 2050 or at all for that matter. After working with TSMC for 20+ years I have learned never to bet against them on any topic and green manufacturing is one of them, absolutely.

TSMC presented… Read More