TSMC, the world’s most trusted semiconductor foundry, released its 2024 Sustainability Report, underscoring its commitment to embedding environmental, social, and governance principles into its operations. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hsinchu Science Park, TSMC employs 84,512 people globally and operates… Read More
Global 2nm Supply Crunch: TSMC Leads as Intel 18A, Samsung, and Rapidus Race to CompeteThe semiconductor industry is in the midst of…Read More
Reducing Risk Early: Multi-Die Design Feasibility ExplorationThe semiconductor industry is entering a new era…Read More
From Satellites to 5G: Ceva’s PentaG-NTN™ Lowers Barriers for Terminal InnovatorsCeva, Inc., a leading provider of silicon and…Read MoreIntel’s Commitment to Corporate Responsibility: Driving Innovation and Sustainability
Introduction by Lip-BU Tan:
I’m an engineer at heart. Nothing motivates me more than solving hard problems. Our teams across Intel are driven by this same mindset—inspired by the power of technology to enable new solutions to our customers’ toughest challenges.
I fundamentally believe this will be a catalyst for innovation throughout… Read More
CEO Interview with Rabin Sugumar of Akeana
Rabin Sugumar was Distinguished Engineer and Chief Architect at Marvell/Cavium and built and led the architecture group for the ThunderX Arm server processor line. Most recently he led the architecture of the ThunderX3 processor, which had industry leading single thread performance and socket level performance at time of … Read More
RANiX Employs CAST’s TSN IP Core in Revolutionary Automotive Antenna System
This press release from CAST announces a significant collaboration with RANiX Inc., highlighting the integration of CAST’s TSN Switch IP core into RANiX’s new Integrated Micro Flat Antenna System (IMFAS) SoC. This development underscores the growing adoption of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) in the automotive… Read More
Podcast EP306: The Challenges of Advanced AI Data Center Design with Josue Navarro
Dan is joined by Josue Navarro, product marketing engineer for Microchip’s dsPIC business unit. He began his career as a process engineer at Intel and has since transitioned into product marketing with Microchip Technology where he supports customers developing system designs utilizing Microchip’s Digital Signal … Read More
Cadence’s Strategic Leap: Acquiring Hexagon’s Design & Engineering Business
In a bold move that underscores the accelerating convergence of electronic design automation (EDA) and mechanical engineering, Cadence Design Systems announced its agreement to acquire Hexagon AB’s Design & Engineering (D&E) business for approximately €2.7 billion, equivalent to about $3.16 billion. This… Read More
TSMC 2025 Update: Riding the AI Wave Amid Global Expansion
Welcome to the second half of a very exciting year in semiconductors. While Intel and Samsung Foundry have made quite a few headlines, TSMC continues to execute flawlessly at 3nm and 2nm. With the TSMC OIP Ecosystem Forums starting later this month let’s take a look at how we got to where we are today.
Alchip’s 3DIC Test Chip: A Leap Forward for AI and HPC Innovation
Today Alchip Technologies, a Taipei-based leader in high-performance and AI computing ASICs, announced a significant milestone with the successful tape-out of its 3D IC test chip. This achievement not only validates Alchip’s advanced 3D IC ecosystem but also positions the company as a frontrunner in the rapidly evolving field… Read More
WEBINAR: Functional ECO Solution for Mixed-Signal ASIC Design
This webinar, in partnership with Easy-Logic Technology, is to address the complexities and challenges associated with functional ECO (Engineering Change Order) in ASIC design, with a particular focus on mixed-signal designs.
The webinar begins by highlighting the critical role of mixed-signal chips in modern applications,… Read More
Beyond Von Neumann: Toward a Unified Deterministic Architecture
By Thang Tran
For more than half a century, the foundations of computing have stood on a single architecture: the Von Neumann or Harvard model. Nearly all modern chips—CPUs, GPUs, and even many specialized accelerators—rely on some variant of this design. Over time, the industry has layered on complexity and specialization to… Read More



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