Operationalizing Secure Semiconductor Collaboration: Safely, Globally, and at Scale

Operationalizing Secure Semiconductor Collaboration: Safely, Globally, and at Scale
by Kalar Rajendiran on 03-09-2026 at 6:00 am

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Semiconductor manufacturing is among the most complex industrial activities in existence. As device geometries shrink and systems become more interconnected, software has become as critical as process technology itself. Modern fabs depend on extensive automation, real-time analytics, and deep integration between tools,… Read More


Functional Safety Analysis of Electronic Systems

Functional Safety Analysis of Electronic Systems
by Daniel Payne on 03-04-2026 at 10:00 am

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Safety engineers, hardware designers and reliability specialists in safety-critical industries like automotive, aerospace, medical device and industrial automation use FMEDA (Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis). ISO 26262 compliance for ADAS, braking systems and ECUs require FMEDA in the automotive sector.… Read More


S2C, MachineWare, and Andes Introduce RISC-V Co-Emulation Solution to Accelerate Chip Development

S2C, MachineWare, and Andes Introduce RISC-V Co-Emulation Solution to Accelerate Chip Development
by Daniel Nenni on 12-16-2025 at 10:00 am

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MachineWare, and Andes Technology today announced a collaborative co-emulation solution designed to address the increasing complexity of RISC-V-based chip design. The solution integrates MachineWare’s SIM-V virtual platform, S2C’s Genesis Architect and Prodigy FPGA Prototyping Systems, and Andes’ high-performance… Read More


CAST’s Breakthrough in Automotive IP: The MSC-CTRL Microsecond Channel Controller

CAST’s Breakthrough in Automotive IP: The MSC-CTRL Microsecond Channel Controller
by Daniel Nenni on 12-10-2025 at 2:00 pm

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In a significant advancement for automotive electronics, Semiconductor intellectual property provider CAST has unveiled the MSC-CTRL Microsecond Channel Controller IP core. This new core empowers ASIC and FPGA designers with a deterministic, microsecond-precise serial interface for connecting to smart power and sensor… Read More


Cloud-Accelerated EDA Development

Cloud-Accelerated EDA Development
by Admin on 11-24-2025 at 10:00 am

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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


Silicon Creations Company Update 2025

Silicon Creations Company Update 2025
by Daniel Nenni on 11-21-2025 at 6:00 am

Silicon Creations PLL

Silicon Creations continues to strengthen its position as one of the most reliable and widely used analog and mixed-signal IP providers in the semiconductor industry. Founded in 2006, the company focuses on high-performance and low-risk IP solutions including PLLs, oscillators, SerDes interfaces, and high-speed differential

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FD-SOI: A Cyber-Resilient Substrate for Secure Automotive Electronics

FD-SOI: A Cyber-Resilient Substrate for Secure Automotive Electronics
by Daniel Nenni on 10-22-2025 at 10:00 am

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The paper highlights how Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator (FD-SOI) technology provides a robust defense against Laser Fault Injection (LFI), a precise, laboratory-grade attack method that can compromise cryptographic and safety-critical hardware. As vehicles become increasingly digital and connected, with dozens… Read More


PDF Solutions Calls for a Revolution in Semiconductor Collaboration at SEMICON West

PDF Solutions Calls for a Revolution in Semiconductor Collaboration at SEMICON West
by Mike Gianfagna on 10-21-2025 at 6:00 am

PDF Solutions Calls for a Revolution in Semiconductor Collaboration at SEMICON West

SEMICON West was held in Phoenix, Arizona on October 7-9. This premier event brings the incredibly diverse global electronics supply chain together to address the semiconductor ecosystem’s greatest opportunities and challenges. The event’s tagline this year is:

Stronger Together — Shaping a Sustainable Future in Talent,Read More


The RISC-V Revolution: Insights from the 2025 Summits and Andes Technology’s Pivotal Role

The RISC-V Revolution: Insights from the 2025 Summits and Andes Technology’s Pivotal Role
by Daniel Nenni on 10-09-2025 at 8:00 am

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RISC-V  has emerged as a cornerstone of modern computing, offering an open-source alternative to proprietary designs like ARM and x86. Free from licensing fees and highly extensible, RISC-V powers everything from IoT devices to AI accelerators, with over 13 billion cores shipped globally. Annual RISC-V Summits, organized… Read More


TSMC’s Push for Energy-Efficient AI: Innovations in Logic and Packaging

TSMC’s Push for Energy-Efficient AI: Innovations in Logic and Packaging
by Daniel Nenni on 09-25-2025 at 8:00 am

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In his keynote at the TSMC OIP Ecosystem Forum Dr. LC Lu, TSMC Senior Fellow and Vice President, Research & Development / Design & Technology Platform, highlighted the exponential rise in power demand driven by AI proliferation. AI is embedding itself everywhere, from hyperscale data centers to edge devices, fueling… Read More