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The Immensity of Software Development and the Challenges of Debugging Series (Part 2 of 4)

The Immensity of Software Development and the Challenges of Debugging Series (Part 2 of 4)
by Lauro Rizzatti on 09-25-2024 at 10:00 am

Immensity of SW development Part 2 Fig 1

Part 2 of this 4-part series reviews the role of virtual prototypes as stand-alone tools and their use in hybrid emulation for early software validation, a practice known as the “shift-left” methodology. It assesses the differences among these approaches, focusing on their pros and cons.

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Safety Grading in DNNs. Innovation in Verification

Safety Grading in DNNs. Innovation in Verification
by Bernard Murphy on 09-25-2024 at 6:00 am

Innovation New

How do you measure safety for a DNN? There is no obvious way to screen for a subset of safety-critical nodes in the systolic array at the heart of DNNs. Paul Cunningham (GM, Verification at Cadence), Raúl Camposano (Silicon Catalyst, entrepreneur, former Synopsys CTO and now Silvaco CTO) and I continue our series on research ideas.… Read More


Collaboration Required to Maximize ASIC Chiplet Value

Collaboration Required to Maximize ASIC Chiplet Value
by Kalar Rajendiran on 09-24-2024 at 10:00 am

Chiplet Alchip

It is a well-known fact that chiplets provide several advantages over traditional monolithic chips. Despite these benefits, the transition to a chiplet-based design paradigm presents challenges that need coordinated efforts across the industry. In essence, collaborative efforts among various players involved are not … Read More


Andes Technology is Expanding RISC-V’s Horizons in High-Performance Computing Applications

Andes Technology is Expanding RISC-V’s Horizons in High-Performance Computing Applications
by Charlie Su on 09-24-2024 at 6:00 am

Andes Chip

By: Dr. Charlie Su, President and CTO, Andes Technology Corp.

At Andes Technology, we are excited to share some of our latest advancements and insights into the growing role of RISC-V in several high-performance applications. According to the SHD Group report, “IP Market RISC-V Market Report: Application Forecasts in… Read More


Synopsys Powers World’s Fastest UCIe-Based Multi-Die Designs with New IP Operating at 40 Gbps

Synopsys Powers World’s Fastest UCIe-Based Multi-Die Designs with New IP Operating at 40 Gbps
by Kalar Rajendiran on 09-23-2024 at 10:00 am

Synopsys 40G UCIe IP Solution

As the demand for higher performance computing solutions grows, so does the need for faster, more efficient data communication between components in complex multi-die system-on-chip (SoC) designs. In response to these needs, Synopsys has introduced the world’s fastest UCIe-based IP solution, capable of operating at a groundbreaking… Read More


PQShield Builds the First-Ever Post-Quantum Cryptography Chip

PQShield Builds the First-Ever Post-Quantum Cryptography Chip
by Mike Gianfagna on 09-23-2024 at 6:00 am

PQShield Builds the First Ever Post Quantum Cryptography Chip

Quantum computing promises to deliver vast increases in processing power. The technology exploits the properties of quantum mechanics to create revolutionary increases in performance. Medical and material science research are examples of fields that will see dramatic improvement when production-worthy quantum computers… Read More


Podcast EP248: The Far-Reaching Impact of Finwave Technology With Dr. Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre

Podcast EP248: The Far-Reaching Impact of Finwave Technology With Dr. Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre
by Daniel Nenni on 09-20-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Dr. Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre. Before joining Finwave as CEO, Dr. Lesaicherre was the president, CEO and a director of Nanometrics , a leading provider of advanced process control metrology and software analytics. He also held the CEO position for Lumileds, an integrated manufacturer of LED components and automotive… Read More


CEO Interview: Adam Khan of Diamond Quanta

CEO Interview: Adam Khan of Diamond Quanta
by Daniel Nenni on 09-20-2024 at 6:00 am

Adam Khan Bio Profile

Adam Khan is a pioneer in diamond semiconductor technology, renowned for his foresight and expertise. As the founder of AKHAN Semiconductor, he played a crucial role in innovating lab-grown diamond thin-films for various applications, such as enhancing smartphone screens and lenses with Miraj Diamond Glass® and improving… Read More


TSMC OIP Ecosystem Forum Preview 2024

TSMC OIP Ecosystem Forum Preview 2024
by Daniel Nenni on 09-19-2024 at 10:00 am

TSMC OIP 2024

The 2024 live conferences have been well attended thus far and there are many more to come. The next big event in Silicon Valley is the TSMC Global OIP Ecosystem Forum on September 25th at the Santa Clara Convention Center. I expect a big crowd filled with both customers and partners.

This is the 16th year of OIP and it has been an honor… Read More


Linear pluggable optics target data center energy savings

Linear pluggable optics target data center energy savings
by Don Dingee on 09-19-2024 at 6:00 am

Conceptual diagram of a retimed OSFP versus a linear direct drive solution using an advanced SerDes IP solution and linear pluggable optics

Data center density continues growing, driving interconnect technology to meet new challenges. Two of the largest are signal integrity and power consumption. Optical interconnects can solve many signal integrity issues posed by copper cabling and offer support for higher frequencies and bandwidths. Still, through sheer… Read More