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Synopsys Panel Updates on the State of Multi-Die Systems

Synopsys Panel Updates on the State of Multi-Die Systems
by Bernard Murphy on 10-12-2023 at 6:00 am

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Synopsys recently hosted a cross-industry panel on the state of multi-die systems which I found interesting not least for its relevance to the rapid acceleration in AI-centric hardware. More on that below. Panelists, all with significant roles in multi-die systems, were Shekhar Kapoor (Senior Director of Product Management,… Read More


Synopsys – TSMC Collaboration Unleashes Innovation for TSMC OIP Ecosystem

Synopsys – TSMC Collaboration Unleashes Innovation for TSMC OIP Ecosystem
by Kalar Rajendiran on 10-10-2023 at 10:00 am

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As the focal point of the TSMC OIP ecosystem, TSMC has been driving important initiatives over the last few years to bring multi-die systems to the mainstream. As the world is moving quickly toward Generative AI technology and AI-based systems, multi-die and chiplet-based implementations are becoming essential. TSMC recently… Read More


Transformers Transforming the Field of Computer Vision

Transformers Transforming the Field of Computer Vision
by Kalar Rajendiran on 10-03-2023 at 10:00 am

The Structure of a Transformer: Attention

Over the last few years, transformers have been fundamentally changing the nature of deep learning models, revolutionizing the field of artificial intelligence. Transformers introduce an attention mechanism that allows models to weigh the importance of different elements in an input sequence. Unlike traditional deep learning… Read More


Power Analysis from Software to Architecture to Signoff

Power Analysis from Software to Architecture to Signoff
by Daniel Payne on 09-25-2023 at 10:00 am

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SoC designs use many levels of design abstraction during their journey from ideation to implementation, and now it’s possible to perform power analysis quite early in the design process. I had a call with William Ruby, Director of Porduct Marketing – Synopsys Low Power Solution to hear what they’ve engineered… Read More


WEBINAR: Why Rigorous Testing is So Important for PCI Express 6.0

WEBINAR: Why Rigorous Testing is So Important for PCI Express 6.0
by Daniel Nenni on 09-25-2023 at 8:00 am

PCIe IO bandwidth doubles every 3 years

In the age of rapid technological innovation, hyperscale datacenters are evolving at a breakneck pace. With the continued advancements in CPUs, GPUs, accelerators, and switches, faster data transfers are now paramount. At the forefront of this advancement is PCI Express (PCIe®), which has become the de-facto standard of interconnect… Read More


Synopsys Expands Synopsys.ai EDA Suite with Full-Stack Big Data Analytics Solution

Synopsys Expands Synopsys.ai EDA Suite with Full-Stack Big Data Analytics Solution
by Kalar Rajendiran on 09-11-2023 at 10:00 am

Wafer Circuit Detail

More than two years ago, Synopsys launched its AI-driven design space optimization (DSO.ai) capability. It is part of the company’s Synopsys.ai EDA suite, an outcome of its overarching AI initiative. Since then, DSO.ai has boosted designer productivity and has been leveraged for 270 production tape-outs. DSO.ai uses machine… Read More


Interface IP in 2022: 22% YoY growth still data-centric driven

Interface IP in 2022: 22% YoY growth still data-centric driven
by Eric Esteve on 09-04-2023 at 10:00 am

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We have shown in the “Design IP Report” 2022 that the market share of the wired Interface IP category is a growing part of the total IP, and that this trend is confirmed year after year. The interface IP category has moved from 18% share in 2017 to 25% in 2022.

During the 2010-decade, smartphone was the strong driver for the IP industry,… Read More


ISO 21434 for Cybersecurity-Aware SoC Development

ISO 21434 for Cybersecurity-Aware SoC Development
by Kalar Rajendiran on 08-31-2023 at 10:00 am

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The automotive industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with vehicles becoming more connected, automated, and reliant on software. While these advancements promise convenience, comfort and efficiency to the consumers, the nature and complexity of the technologies also raise concerns for functional safety … Read More


Key MAC Considerations for the Road to 1.6T Ethernet Success

Key MAC Considerations for the Road to 1.6T Ethernet Success
by Kalar Rajendiran on 08-29-2023 at 6:00 am

The World of Ethernet is Gigantic and Growing

Ethernet’s continual adaptation to meet the demands of a data-rich, interconnected world can be credited to the two axes along which its evolution has been propelled. The first axis emphasizes Ethernet’s role in enabling precise and reliable control over interconnected systems. As industries embrace automation… Read More


AMD Puts Synopsys AI Verification Tools to the Test

AMD Puts Synopsys AI Verification Tools to the Test
by Mike Gianfagna on 08-28-2023 at 6:00 am

AMD Puts Synopsys AI Verification Tools to the Test

The various algorithms that comprise artificial intelligence (AI) are finding their way into the chip design flow. What is driving a lot of this work is the complexity explosion of new chip designs required to accelerate advanced AI algorithms. It turns out AI is both the problem and the solution in this case. AI can be used to cut … Read More