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S2C’s FPGA Prototyping Accelerates the Iteration of XiangShan RISC-V Processor

S2C’s FPGA Prototyping Accelerates the Iteration of XiangShan RISC-V Processor
by Daniel Nenni on 10-30-2023 at 10:00 am

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S2C announced that the Beijing Institute of Open Source Chip (BOSC) adopted its Prodigy S7-19P Logic System, a VU19P-based FPGA prototyping solution, in the development of the “XiangShan” RISC-V processor. S7-19P not only accelerates the iterations of processor development but also simplifies other companies to realize … Read More


Developing Effective Mixed Signal Models. Innovation in Verification

Developing Effective Mixed Signal Models. Innovation in Verification
by Bernard Murphy on 10-30-2023 at 6:00 am

Innovation New

Mixed-signal modeling is becoming more important as interaction between digital and analog circuitry become more closely intertwined. This level of modeling depends critically on sufficiently accurate yet fast behavioral models for analog components. Paul Cunningham (Senior VP/GM, Verification at Cadence), Raúl Camposano… Read More


KLAC- OK quarter in ugly environment- Big China $ – Little Process $ – Legacy good

KLAC- OK quarter in ugly environment- Big China $ – Little Process $ – Legacy good
by Robert Maire on 10-29-2023 at 10:00 am

KLAC Tencor
  • KLA has an OK quarter in an ugly market- bouncing along bottom
  • Like Lam & ASML, China was huge at 43% represents more risk
  • 2/3 Foundry/logic, 1/3 memory – Process tools were weak
  • No change, stable , no visibility on recovery
Quarter and guide were good in continued ugly industry

As expected KLAC reported earnings at the … Read More


Podcast EP190: The Growth and Impact of RISC-V and a Peek at the Upcoming RISC-V Summit with Calista Redmond

Podcast EP190: The Growth and Impact of RISC-V and a Peek at the Upcoming RISC-V Summit with Calista Redmond
by Daniel Nenni on 10-27-2023 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Calista Redmond, CEO of RISC-V International. Prior to RISC-V International, Calista held a variety of roles at IBM, including vice president of IBM Z Ecosystem where she led strategic relationships across software vendors, system integrators, business partners, developer communities, and broader engagement… Read More


CEO Interview: Venkata Simhadri of MosChip

CEO Interview: Venkata Simhadri of MosChip
by Daniel Nenni on 10-27-2023 at 6:00 am

Venkata Simhadri

Mr. Venkata Sudhakar Simhadri is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track-record in the semiconductor industry. He was the Founder, President & CEO of Gigacom Semiconductor LLC & Founder / Director of Gigacom India (Both the Companies acquired by MosChip) and the driving force behind establishing IP licensing and … Read More


Keynote Speakers Announced for IDEAS 2023 Digital Forum

Keynote Speakers Announced for IDEAS 2023 Digital Forum
by Daniel Nenni on 10-26-2023 at 10:00 am

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As we all know, hearing directly from the people who actually use EDA tools, people who are solving real world problems with the latest technologies are the best source of information. Thus EDA User group meetings are always first on my event list every year which brings us to Ansys Ideas.

Ansys User Group Meeting Features Technical

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LRCX- QTR OK but outlook mixed- At half of revs, China is huge risk- Memory poor

LRCX- QTR OK but outlook mixed- At half of revs, China is huge risk- Memory poor
by Robert Maire on 10-26-2023 at 8:00 am

China Memory Shortage
  • LRCX has OK QTR but “challenging outlook” – Memory still sucks
  • China at 48% is a huge risk given potential of more sanctions
  • Leading & trailing logic both poor- no recovery in sight yet
  • Memory spending at historical lows for NAND
Quarter came in OK but outlook seems weak and unclear

Revenues came in at $3.48B… Read More


A New Ultra-Stable Resistivity Monitor for Ultra-Pure Water

A New Ultra-Stable Resistivity Monitor for Ultra-Pure Water
by Bernard Murphy on 10-26-2023 at 6:00 am

Resistivity sensor

I am straying from my normal range of topics here, but confess I am developing an interest in semiconductor metrology since it takes me back to my physics and math roots. Even better I get to learn about the state of the art in ultra-pure water for semiconductor applications, an area where resistivity monitors play a role since resistivity… Read More


Ensuring 3D IC Semiconductor Reliability: Challenges and Solutions for Successful Integration

Ensuring 3D IC Semiconductor Reliability: Challenges and Solutions for Successful Integration
by Kalar Rajendiran on 10-25-2023 at 10:00 am

3D IC Cross Section Illustration

One of the most promising advancements in the semiconductor field is the development of 3D Integrated Circuits (3D ICs). 3D ICs enable companies to partition semiconductor designs and seamlessly integrate silicon Intellectual Property (IP) at the most suitable process nodes and processes. This strategic partitioning yields… Read More


Powering eMobility Through Silicon-Carbide Substrates

Powering eMobility Through Silicon-Carbide Substrates
by Bernard Murphy on 10-25-2023 at 6:00 am

SOITEC SEPTEMBRE 2023

While writing on infotainment and ADAS I sometimes wonder about the devices that make an EV run. These have nothing to do with digital or software wizardry. While logic and software play a role, the real heart of EV power is in power electronics driving motors, regenerative braking and charger options at home and on the road. Technologies… Read More