Podcast EP243: What is Yield Management and Why it is Important for Success with Kevin Robinson

Podcast EP243: What is Yield Management and Why it is Important for Success with Kevin Robinson
by Daniel Nenni on 08-23-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Kevin Robinson, yieldHUB’s Vice President of Operations who was recently appointed Head of Sales for Europe, the Middle East & Africa. With over 23 years of experience as a test engineer in the semiconductor industry, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to his dual role. At yieldHUB, Kevin leads… Read More


Podcast EP242: A View of the Dynamics and Future of the Memory Market with Jim Handy

Podcast EP242: A View of the Dynamics and Future of the Memory Market with Jim Handy
by Daniel Nenni on 08-21-2024 at 8:00 am

Dan is joined by Jim Handy of Objective Analysis. Jim is a 35-year semiconductor industry executive and like Dan, a leading industry analyst, speaker, and blogger. Following marketing and design positions at Intel, National Semiconductor, and Infineon, Jim became highly respected as an analyst for his technical depth, accurate… Read More


Podcast EP241: A Look at Agile Analog IP with Chris Morrison

Podcast EP241: A Look at Agile Analog IP with Chris Morrison
by Daniel Nenni on 08-16-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Chris Morrison, who has over 15 years of experience in delivering innovative analog, digital, power management and audio solutions for International electronics companies, and developing strong relationships with key partners across the semiconductor industry. Currently he is the Director of Product Marketing… Read More


Podcast EP240: Challenges and Strategies to Address New Embedded Memory Architectures with Mark Han

Podcast EP240: Challenges and Strategies to Address New Embedded Memory Architectures with Mark Han
by Daniel Nenni on 08-09-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Dr. Mark Han, Vice President of R&D Engineering for Circuit Simulation at Synopsys. Mark leads a team of over 300 engineers in developing cutting-edge advanced circuit simulation and transistor-level sign-off products, including characterization and static timing analysis. With 27 years of industry … Read More


Podcast EP239: The Future of Verification for Advanced Systems with Dave Kelf

Podcast EP239: The Future of Verification for Advanced Systems with Dave Kelf
by Daniel Nenni on 08-07-2024 at 8:00 am

Dan is joined by Dave Kelf, CEO of Breker Verification Systems, whose product portfolio solves challenges across the functional verification process for large, complex semiconductors. Dave has deep experience with semiconductor design and verification with management and executive level positions at Cadence, Synopsys,… Read More


Podcast EP238: Intel Capital’s Focus on Improving the Future of Semiconductors with Jennifer Ard

Podcast EP238: Intel Capital’s Focus on Improving the Future of Semiconductors with Jennifer Ard
by Daniel Nenni on 08-02-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Jennifer Ard, Intel Capital Managing Director and Head of Investment Operations. In her role, Jen is responsible for managing Intel Capital’s investment-related operations. Additionally, she is primarily focused on investing in silicon-related companies and has been involved in multiple deals including… Read More


Podcast EP237: The Expanded Use of Functional Test Patterns for Manufacturing with Robert Ruiz

Podcast EP237: The Expanded Use of Functional Test Patterns for Manufacturing with Robert Ruiz
by Daniel Nenni on 07-26-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Robert Ruiz, a product management director responsible for strategy and business growth of several verification products at Synopsys. Robert has held various marketing and technical positions for leading functional verification and test automation products at various companies including Synopsys, Novas… Read More


Podcast EP236: Why Comprehensive Development Support for AI/ML is Important with Clay Johnson

Podcast EP236: Why Comprehensive Development Support for AI/ML is Important with Clay Johnson
by Daniel Nenni on 07-19-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Clay Johnson, CEO of CacheQ. Clay has decades of executive experience in computing, FPGAs and development flows, including serving as Vice President of the Xilinx Spartan Business Unit which was acquired by AMD.

Clay discusses the changes occurring in system design to leverage AI/ML and technologies such as large… Read More


Podcast EP235: Tinier than TinyML: pushing the flexible boundaries of AI – Pragmatic Semiconductor

Podcast EP235: Tinier than TinyML: pushing the flexible boundaries of AI – Pragmatic Semiconductor
by Daniel Nenni on 07-12-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Dr. Richard Price, CTO and Dr. Konstantinos Iordanou, a senior ASIC designer at Pragmatic Semiconductor.

Richard has over 25 years’ experience in the development and commercialisation of a wide range of new technologies based on novel processes, materials and flexible electronics. Richard is also a non-executive… Read More


Podcast EP234: An Update on Chips and Science Act Progress with Mike O’Brien

Podcast EP234: An Update on Chips and Science Act Progress with Mike O’Brien
by Daniel Nenni on 07-05-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Mike O’Brien. Mike was recently the vice president of aerospace and government at Synopsys, He has 40 years of experience in the semiconductor, software and computer industries. In his 27 years in EDA and IP at Synopsys and Cadence, Mike helped build new lines of business including outsourced design services, research… Read More