Hardware-level chip security has become an important topic across the semiconductor ecosystem. Thanks to sophisticated AI-fueled attacks, the hardware root of trust and its firmware are now vulnerable. And unlike software security, an instantiated weakness cannot be patched. The implications of such vulnerabilities are… Read More
Think Quantum Computing is Hype? Mastercard Begs to DisagreeJust got an opportunity to write a blog…Read More
TSMC Kumamoto: Pioneering Japan's Semiconductor RevivalIn the lush landscapes of Kumamoto Prefecture, on…Read More
Memory Matters: The State of Embedded NVM (eNVM) 2025Make a difference and take this short survey.…Read More
5 Lessons the Semiconductor Industry Can Learn from GamingBy Kamal Khan The semiconductor world has always…Read MoreLessons from the DeepChip Wars: What a Decade-old Debate Teaches Us About Tech Evolution
The competitive landscape of hardware-assisted verification (HAV) has evolved dramatically over the past decade. The strategic drivers that once defined the market have shifted in step with the rapidly changing dynamics of semiconductor design.
Design complexity has soared, with modern SoCs now integrating tens of billions… Read More
Think Quantum Computing is Hype? Mastercard Begs to Disagree
Just got an opportunity to write a blog on PQShield, and I’m delighted for several reasons. Happy to work with a company based in Oxford and happy to work on a quantum computing-related topic, which you’ll find I will be getting into more deeply over coming months. (Need a little relief from a constant stream of AI topics.) Also important,… Read More
Video EP11: Meeting the Challenges of Superconducting Quantum System Design with Mohamed Hassan
TSMC Kumamoto: Pioneering Japan’s Semiconductor Revival
In the lush landscapes of Kumamoto Prefecture, on Japan’s Kyushu Island, TSMC is etching a new chapter in global chip production. The TSMC Kumamoto facility, operationalized through its wholly-owned subsidiary Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), represents the Taiwanese giant’s bold foray… Read More
AI RTL Generation versus AI RTL Verification
I should admit up front that I don’t have a scientific answer to this comparison, but I do have a reasonably informed gut feel, at least for the near-term. The reason I ask the question is that automated RTL generation grabs headlines with visions of designing chips through natural language prompts, making design widely accessible.… Read More
Memory Matters: The State of Embedded NVM (eNVM) 2025
Make a difference and take this short survey. It asks about your experience with embedded non-volatile memory technologies. The survey is anonymous, and the results will be shared in aggregate to help the industry better understand trends: 2025 Embedded Non-Volatile Memory Survey.
We are now in the AI era where data is the lifeblood… Read More
5 Lessons the Semiconductor Industry Can Learn from Gaming
By Kamal Khan
The semiconductor world has always been the beating heart of tech innovation, powering everything from our smartphones to the latest AI breakthroughs. However, as chip complexity increases and market demands accelerate, adherence to traditional development cycles may be stagnating design teams and slowing … Read More
Podcast EP316: An Introduction to Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and Marvell’s Unique LiquidSecurity Offering with Bill Hagerstrand
Daniel is joined by Bill Hagerstrand, director of Security Business at Marvell Technology where he manages the market-leading Marvell LiquidSecurity® HSM business. Bill has more than 20 years of experience in the semiconductor, AI/machine learning, and security markets.
Bill explains what an HSM is, how it is configured and… Read More
A Compelling Differentiator in OEM Product Design
Jennifer, an OEM hardware designer, is planning a product around a microcontroller she thinks will meet her needs and wants to supply power from a 3V coin cell battery which she must connect though a boost controller. Jennifer searches a rough description of the part she needs, generating a long list of component manufacturers … Read More



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