Events EDA2025 esig 2024 800X100

What are Cloud Flight Plans? Cost-effective use of cloud resources for leading-edge semiconductor design

What are Cloud Flight Plans? Cost-effective use of cloud resources for leading-edge semiconductor design
by Christopher Clee on 08-19-2024 at 10:00 am

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Embracing cloud computing is highly attractive for users of electronic design automation (EDA) tools and flows because of the productivity gains and time to market advantages that it can offer. For Siemens EDA customers engaged in designing large, cutting-edge chips at advanced nanometer scales, running Calibre® design stage… Read More


AMAT Underwhelms- China & GM & ICAP Headwinds- AI is only Driver- Slow Recovery

AMAT Underwhelms- China & GM & ICAP Headwinds- AI is only Driver- Slow Recovery
by Robert Maire on 08-19-2024 at 6:00 am

One Trick Pony
  • AMAT reports good but underwhelming quarter
  • China slowing creates revenue & GM headwinds- ICAPs weak
  • AI remains the one and only bright spot in both foundry & memory
  • Cyclical recovery remains slow – Single digit Y/Y growth
OK quarter – still slow growing, revs up only 5% Y/Y

AMAT came in at revenues of $6.78B… Read More


Podcast EP241: A Look at Agile Analog IP with Chris Morrison

Podcast EP241: A Look at Agile Analog IP with Chris Morrison
by Daniel Nenni on 08-16-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Chris Morrison, who has over 15 years of experience in delivering innovative analog, digital, power management and audio solutions for International electronics companies, and developing strong relationships with key partners across the semiconductor industry. Currently he is the Director of Product Marketing… Read More


CEO Interview: Anders Storm of Sivers Semiconductors

CEO Interview: Anders Storm of Sivers Semiconductors
by Daniel Nenni on 08-16-2024 at 6:00 am

Anders Storm Sivers

Anders Storm is the CEO of Sivers Semiconductors. Under his almost decade-long leadership, the company has experienced significant growth, solidifying its position as a key player in the global semiconductor industry. With expertise in wifi communications, 5G, and photonics, he drives the company’s corporate strategy, … Read More


Emerging Memories Overview

Emerging Memories Overview
by Daniel Nenni on 08-15-2024 at 10:00 am

ReRAM History 2024

This year’s Future of Memory and Storage Conference (formerly the Flash Memory Summit) was again very well attended. The Santa Clara Convention Center is definitely the place to be for a Silicon Valley Conference.

This post is about the Emerging Memories session organized by Dave Eggleston. We will be covering other sessions… Read More


The Impact of UCIe on Chiplet Design: Lowering Barriers and Driving Innovation

The Impact of UCIe on Chiplet Design: Lowering Barriers and Driving Innovation
by Kalar Rajendiran on 08-15-2024 at 6:00 am

Comparative Analysis of Chiplet Interconnect Standards (Physical Layer)

The semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant transformation with the advent of chiplet design, a modular approach that breaks down complex chips into smaller, functional blocks called chiplets. A chiplet-based design approach offers numerous advantages, such as improved performance, reduced development … Read More


CEO Interview: Zeev Collin of Semitech Semiconductor

CEO Interview: Zeev Collin of Semitech Semiconductor
by Daniel Nenni on 08-14-2024 at 10:00 am

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Zeev Collin is a seasoned technology executive and serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in executive management across international semiconductor companies and startups. Prior to co-founding Semitech, Zeev co-founded and successfully exited two ventures focused on vehicle and trailer tracking devices.… Read More


WEBINAR: Silicon Area Matters!

WEBINAR: Silicon Area Matters!
by Daniel Nenni on 08-14-2024 at 8:00 am

SemiWiki Flex Logix Webinar

When designing IP for system-on-chip (SoC) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) implementations, IP designers strive for perfection. Optimal engineering often yields the smallest die area, thereby reducing both cost and power consumption while maximizing performance.

Similarly, when incorporating embedded… Read More


First third-party ISO/SAE 21434-certified IP product for automotive cybersecurity

First third-party ISO/SAE 21434-certified IP product for automotive cybersecurity
by Don Dingee on 08-14-2024 at 6:00 am

ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE WP.29 R155

Increased processing and connectivity in automobiles are cranking up the priority for advanced cybersecurity steps to keep roads safe. Electronic vehicle interfaces, including 5G/6G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, USB, CAN, and others, offer convenience features for drivers and passengers, but open numerous attack vectors for… Read More


Circuit Simulation Update from Empyrean at #61DAC

Circuit Simulation Update from Empyrean at #61DAC
by Daniel Payne on 08-13-2024 at 10:00 am

Empyrean SPICE min

A familiar face in EDA, Greg Lebsack met with me in the Empyrean booth at DAC this year on opening day to provide an update on what’s new. I first met Greg when he was at Tanner EDA, then Mentor and Siemens EDA, so he really knows our industry quite well. The company was a Silver level sponsor of DAC this year, and Empyrean offers tools for… Read More