The explosive growth of AI and accelerated computing is placing unprecedented demands on system-on-chip (SoC) design. Modern AI workloads require extremely high bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and energy-efficient data movement across increasingly heterogeneous architectures. As SoCs scale to incorporate clusters of… Read More
What's New with Integrated Product Lifecycle Management (IPLM)I’ve blogged about Methodics before they were acquired…Read More
Cerebras AI Inference Wins Demo of the Year Award at TSMC North America Technology SymposiumThis is a clear reminder of how important…Read More
ClockEdge Delivers Precision, Visibility and Control for Advanced Node Clock NetworksAt advanced nodes, the clock is no longer…Read More
WEBINAR: Defacto’s SoC Compiler AI: Democratizing SoC Design with Human LanguageModern chip design has reached unprecedented levels of…Read MoreFrom Silos to Systems, From Data to Insight: Keysight’s Upcoming Webinar on EDA Data Transformation
In the fast-evolving world of electronic design automation (EDA), where complexity multiplies with every nanometer shrink and AI integration, data silos are the silent killers of innovation. Keysight Technologies, a leader in design and test solutions, tackles this head-on with their webinar “From Silos to Systems,… Read More
Modern Trends in I/O and ESD Design at TSMC OIP
It was very clear at the recent 2025 TSMC OIP Ecosystem Forum that the semiconductor I/O landscape has undergone a profound transformation over the past 25 years, evolving from simple general-purpose input/output (GPIO) cells in 180nm nodes to highly complex, multi-protocol, feature-rich libraries in advanced 16nm and 22nm… Read More
Podcast EP318: An Overview of Axelera AI’s Newest Chip with Fabrizio Del Maffeo
Daniel is joined by Fabrizio Del Maffeo, CEO and co-founder of Axelera AI, a Netherlands-based startup delivering the world’s most powerful and advanced solutions for AI at the edge.
Fabrizio describes the significant momentum Axelera AI has achieved in the market, with over 350 customers. Dan then explores the company’s… Read More
Agentic Bug Localization. Innovation in Verification
Bug localization continues to be a challenge for both bug triage and root-cause analysis. Agentic approaches suggest a way forward. Paul Cunningham (GM, Verification at Cadence), Raúl Camposano (Silicon Catalyst, entrepreneur, former Synopsys CTO and lecturer at Stanford, EE292A) and I continue our series on research ideas.… Read More
Why chip design needs industrial-grade EDA AI
By Niranjan Sitapure
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide. Consumer-grade AI solutions are getting significant attention in the media for their creativity, speed, and accessibility—from ChatGPT and Meta’s AI app to Gemini for image creation, Sora for video, Sona for music, and Perplexity for web… Read More
Mixel Company Update 2025
Mixel, Inc., a longtime leader in mixed-signal and MIPI® interface IP, entered a new chapter in its history following its acquisition by Silvaco Group, Inc., a global provider of design software and semiconductor IP. The acquisition, completed earlier in 2025, marks a strategic move that combines Silvaco’s deep expertise in… Read More
Cloud-Accelerated EDA Development
By Nikhil Sharma, Sunghwan Son, Paul Mantey
The semiconductor industry faces an unprecedented crisis that threatens the very foundation of technological innovation. According to the latest Siemens EDA / Wilson Research Study, first-silicon success rates have plummeted to just 14%[1]—the lowest figure in more than twenty… Read More
A Tour of Advanced Data Conversion with Alphacore
There is always a lot of buzz about advanced AI workloads at trade shows. How to train them and how to run them. Advanced chip and multi-die designs are how AI is brought to life, so it was a perfect fit for discussion at a show. But there is another side of this discussion. Much of the work going on in AI workloads has to do with processing… Read More
Video EP12: How Mach42 is Changing Analog Verification with Antun Domic
In this episode of the Semiconductor Insiders video series, Dan is joined by Antun Domic, who discusses Mach42’s work on AI and analog verification. Antun covers many aspects of analog/AMS verification and how Mach42’s unique AI-fueled approach provides significant benefits. He explains the balance of speed … Read More



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