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Webinar: Boosting Analog IC Layout Productivity

Webinar: Boosting Analog IC Layout Productivity
by Daniel Payne on 11-09-2021 at 10:00 am

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Digital IC designers use a well-known methodology with pre-designed standard cells and other IP blocks playing a major re-use role, however in the analog IC design world there are more nuanced requirements which often dictate that a new analog block be highly customized. The downside is that customizing analog IC layout takes… Read More


CDC for MBIST: Who Knew?

CDC for MBIST: Who Knew?
by Bernard Murphy on 11-09-2021 at 6:00 am

CDC for MBIST

Now and again, I enjoy circling back to a topic on which I spent a good deal of time back in my Atrenta days – clock domain crossing analysis (CDC). This is an area that still has opportunity to surprise me at least, in this case looking at CDC analysis around MBIST logic. CDC for MBIST might seem strange. Isn’t everything in test mode synchronous… Read More


A Packet-Based Approach for Optimal Neural Network Acceleration

A Packet-Based Approach for Optimal Neural Network Acceleration
by Kalar Rajendiran on 11-08-2021 at 10:00 am

6 Optimal Work Unit Designed for DLA

The Linley Group held its Fall Processor Conference 2021 last week. There were a number of very informative talks from various companies updating the audience on the latest research and development work happening in the industry. The presentations were categorized as per their focus, under eight different sessions. The sessions… Read More


S2C EDA Delivers on Plan to Scale-Up FPGA Prototyping Platforms to Billions of Gates

S2C EDA Delivers on Plan to Scale-Up FPGA Prototyping Platforms to Billions of Gates
by Daniel Nenni on 11-08-2021 at 6:00 am

S2C EDA Prodigy Logix Matrix LX2

S2C has been a global leader in FPGA prototyping for nearly two decades now, and its FPGA prototyping platforms have closely tracked the availability of the latest FPGAs – including the latest FPGAs from both Xilinx and Intel.  And they are definitely delivering on the promise to advance their prototyping solutions for hyperscale… Read More


Thick Data vs. Big Data

Thick Data vs. Big Data
by Ahmed Banafa on 11-07-2021 at 10:00 am

Thick Data vs. Big Data

One of the challenges facing businesses in post-COVID-19 world is the fact that consumer behavior won’t go back to pre-pandemic norms. Consumers will purchase more goods and services online, and increasing numbers of people will work remotely just to mention few major changes . As companies begin to navigate the post-COVID-19… Read More


GM’s Postcard from Fantasyland

GM’s Postcard from Fantasyland
by Roger C. Lanctot on 11-07-2021 at 6:00 am

GMs Postcard from Fantasyland

In the midst of what may well be the greatest electric vehicle debacle of the nascent EV era, General Motors put on a happy face telling investors two weeks ago that all things EV and autonomous were going swimmingly to plan with gumdrops and sugar plums coming on the road ahead. GM claimed before-end-of-year availability for the… Read More


Podcast EP46: Arteris IP – the role and impact of system IP

Podcast EP46: Arteris IP – the role and impact of system IP
by Daniel Nenni on 11-05-2021 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by industry veteran Charlie Janac, chairman, president and CEO of Arteris IP. Dan explores the various products that comprise system IP with Charlie, including the high growth markets he sees. Dan and Charlie also have an interesting discussion about autonomous driving – when and how it will likely be deployed… Read More


CEO Update: Tuomas Hollman, Minima Processor CEO

CEO Update: Tuomas Hollman, Minima Processor CEO
by Daniel Nenni on 11-05-2021 at 6:00 am

Tuomas Hollman Minima CEO 2

Tuomas Hollman is an experienced senior executive, with proficiency that ranges from strategy to product development and business management. He began his semiconductor industry career at Texas Instruments, serving for 15 years in increasingly important roles, including general management and profit and loss responsibility… Read More


Cliosoft Webinar: What’s Needed for Next Generation IP-Based Digital Design

Cliosoft Webinar: What’s Needed for Next Generation IP-Based Digital Design
by Mike Gianfagna on 11-04-2021 at 10:00 am

Cliosoft Webinar Whats Needed for Next Generation IP Based Digital Design

There’s plenty of talk about requirements for IP data management. The fundamental methods to prevent chaos, waste or worse are popular topics. I’ve covered webinars from Cliosoft on the topic on SemiWiki. But what about the future? What’s really needed to set up a path that scales, addressing the challenges of today and the new … Read More


KLAC- Foundry/Logic Drives Outperformance- No Supply Chain Woes- Nice Beat

KLAC- Foundry/Logic Drives Outperformance- No Supply Chain Woes- Nice Beat
by Robert Maire on 11-04-2021 at 8:00 am

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KLA- great quarter driven by continued strong foundry/logic
No supply chain hiccups- Riding high in the cycle
Wafer inspection remains driver with rest along for the ride
Financials remain best in industry

A superb quarter
There was little to complain about in the quarter. Revenues of $2.1B and EPS of $4.64, both nicely beating… Read More