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AI Evolution and EDA’s Role in the Fourth Wave: William Chappell’s DAC Keynote

AI Evolution and EDA’s Role in the Fourth Wave: William Chappell’s DAC Keynote
by Admin on 08-01-2025 at 12:00 pm

In a keynote at the 62nd Design Automation Conference (DAC) on July 8, 2025, William Chappell, Vice President of Mission Systems at Microsoft, reflected on the intertwined evolution of AI and semiconductor design. Drawing from his DARPA experience, Chappell traced AI’s progression from 2016 onward, highlighting its… Read More


AI-Driven ECAD Library Creation: Streamlining Semiconductor Design

AI-Driven ECAD Library Creation: Streamlining Semiconductor Design
by Admin on 08-01-2025 at 11:00 am

DAC 62 Systems on Chips

On July 9, 2025, Julie Liu, PalPilot International presented for  DACtv, unveiling Footprintku AI, a groundbreaking platform for automating configurable ECAD (Electronic Computer-Aided Design) library creation. This innovative solution addresses the inefficiencies of manual library generation, leveraging AI and … Read More


Modern Data Management: Overcoming Bottlenecks in Semiconductor Engineering

Modern Data Management: Overcoming Bottlenecks in Semiconductor Engineering
by Admin on 08-01-2025 at 10:00 am

In a DACtv session on July 9, 2025, Pedro Pires from Keysight EDA addressed the critical role of data management in modern semiconductor engineering projects. The presentation highlighted why data has become a bottleneck, how Keysight’s SOS (Save Our Source) platform mitigates these challenges, and best practices for optimizing… Read More


Formal Verification: Why It Matters for Post-Quantum Cryptography

Formal Verification: Why It Matters for Post-Quantum Cryptography
by Daniel Nenni on 08-01-2025 at 10:00 am

Formal Verification Why does it matter for PQC

Formal verification is becoming essential in the design and implementation of cryptographic systems, particularly as the industry prepares for post-quantum cryptography (PQC). While traditional testing techniques validate correctness over a finite set of scenarios, formal verification uses mathematical proofs to guarantee… Read More


CEO Interview with Bob Fung of Owens Design

CEO Interview with Bob Fung of Owens Design
by Daniel Nenni on 08-01-2025 at 10:00 am

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Bob Fung is the CEO of Owens Design, a Silicon Valley company specializing in the design and build of complex equipment that powers high-tech manufacturing. Over his 22-year tenure, Bob has led the development of more than 200 custom systems for world-class companies across the semiconductor, biomedical, energy, and emerging… Read More


Podcast EP301: Celebrating 20 Years on Innovation with yieldHUB’s John O’Donnell

Podcast EP301: Celebrating 20 Years on Innovation with yieldHUB’s John O’Donnell
by Daniel Nenni on 08-01-2025 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by John O’Donnell, Founder and CEO of yieldHUB, a pioneering leader in advanced data analytics for the semiconductor industry. Since establishing the company in 2005 he has transformed it from a two-person startup into a trusted multinational partner that empowers some of the world’s leading semiconductor companies… Read More


AI-Powered Waveform Debugging: Revolutionizing Semiconductor Verification

AI-Powered Waveform Debugging: Revolutionizing Semiconductor Verification
by Admin on 08-01-2025 at 9:00 am

DAC 62 Systems on Chips

On July 9, 2025, a DACtv session with Zackary Glazewski of ChipAgents AI introduced Waveform Agents, an AI-driven solution by Chip Agents designed to tackle the complex challenge of waveform debugging in semiconductor design. The speaker highlighted the difficulties of traditional waveform debugging and demonstrated how… Read More


AI-Driven Verification: Transforming Semiconductor Design

AI-Driven Verification: Transforming Semiconductor Design
by Admin on 08-01-2025 at 8:00 am

DAC 62 Systems on Chips

In a DACtv session on July 9, 2025, Abhi Kolpekwar, Vice-President & General Manager at Siemens EDA, illuminated the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing the escalating challenges of semiconductor design verification. The presentation underscored the limitations of traditional methods… Read More


Building Trust in AI-Generated Code for Semiconductor Design

Building Trust in AI-Generated Code for Semiconductor Design
by Admin on 08-01-2025 at 7:00 am

On July 9, 2025, a compelling session at DACtv by Vishal Moondrha of Perfroce addressed a critical challenge in the semiconductor industry: building trust in AI-generated code. The speaker highlighted the unique hurdles of integrating generative AI into semiconductor design, emphasizing issues like data provenance, quality,… Read More


CEO Interview with Andrew Skafel of Edgewater Wireless

CEO Interview with Andrew Skafel of Edgewater Wireless
by Daniel Nenni on 08-01-2025 at 6:00 am

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As the demand for high-capacity, low-latency wireless networks explodes across residential, enterprise, and industrial environments, a Canadian innovator is quietly reshaping the way Wi-Fi works—from the silicon up. Edgewater Wireless (TSXV:YFI/OTC:KPIFF), headquartered in Ottawa, is pioneering a transformative… Read More