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Podcast EP322: A Wide-Ranging and Colorful Conversation with Mahesh Tirupattur
Daniel is joined by Mahesh Tirupattur, chief executive officer at Analog Bits. Mahesh leads strategic planning to develop and implement Analog Bits’ vision and mission of enabling the silicon digital world with interfacing IP to the analog world. Additionally, Mahesh oversees all aspects of Analog Bits’ operations to ensure… Read More
Podcast EP321: An Overview of Soitec’s Worldwide Leadership in Engineered Substrates with Steve Babureck
Daniel is joined by Steve Babureck, executive vice president of strategy and president of Soitec USA. He joined the company in 2011 and held various positions including head of the finance department of the solar business in the United States, head of strategic marketing, and head of Group investor Relations in San Diego and Singapore.… Read More
Podcast EP320: The Emerging Field of Quantum Technology and the Upcoming Q2B Event with Peter Olcott
Daniel is joined by Peter Olcott, Deeptech Principal at First Spark Ventures specializing in early-stage investments. His background encompasses over 20 years of experience in electrical engineering, software engineering, algorithm design, combined hardware-software robotic devices, and novel innovations in biomedical… Read More
Podcast EP319: What Makes Agile Analog a Unique Company with Chris Morrison
Daniel is joined by Chris Morrison, vice president of product marketing at Agile Analog, the customizable analog IP company. Chris has over 18 years’ experience developing strong relationships with key partners across the semiconductor industry and delivering innovative analog, digital, power management and audio products.… 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
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
Podcast EP317: A Broad Overview of Design Data Management with Keysight’s Pedro Pires
Daniel is joined by Pedro Pires, a product and technology leader with a strong background in IP and data management within the EDA industry. Currently a product manager at Keysight Technologies, he drives the roadmap for the AI-driven data management solutions. Pedro’s career spans roles in software engineering and data science… Read More
Video EP11: Meeting the Challenges of Superconducting Quantum System Design with Mohamed Hassan
Podcast EP316: An Introduction to Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and Marvell’s Unique LiquidSecurity Offering with Bill Hagerstrand
Daniel is joined by Bill Hagerstrand, director of Security Business at Marvell Technology where he manages the market-leading Marvell LiquidSecurity® HSM business. Bill has more than 20 years of experience in the semiconductor, AI/machine learning, and security markets.
Bill explains what an HSM is, how it is configured and… Read More
Podcast EP315: The Journey to Multi-Die and Chiplet Design with Robert Kruger of Synopsys
Daniel is joined by Robert Kruger, product management director at Synopsys, where he oversees IP solutions for multi-die designs, including 2D, 3D, and 3.5D topologies. Throughout his career, Robert has held key roles in product marketing, business development, and roadmap planning at leading companies such as Intel, Broadcom,… Read More








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