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
Ceva-XC21 Crowned "Best IP/Processor of the Year"In a resounding affirmation of innovation in semiconductor…Read More
AI-Driven DRC Productivity Optimization: Insights from Siemens EDA's 2025 TSMC OIP Presentation In the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, Design…Read More
How PCIe Multistream Architecture Enables AI Connectivity at 64 GT/s and 128 GT/sAs AI and HPC systems scale to thousands…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
CEO Interview with Roy Barnes of TPC
Roy Barnes is the group president of The Partner Companies (TPC), a specialty manufacturer, overseeing TPC’s photochemical etching companies: Elcon, E-Fab, Fotofab, Microphoto and PEI.
Roy is an experienced leader known for building strong teams, driving change and inspiring people to succeed. Throughout his career, he … Read More
CEO Interview with Mr. Shoichi Teshiba of Macnica ATD
With over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing of semiconductors and electronic components, Mr. Shoichi Teshiba has worked across a broad range of industries including storage, servers, networking, consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and automotive. Combining deep insight into both domestic and global… 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



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