DAC 2026

DAC 2026
by Admin on 01-07-2026 at 3:05 am

The Long Beach Convention Center will serve as a dynamic venue for DAC 2026: The Chips to Systems Conference. Set along the scenic Southern California coastline, the center offers modern meeting spaces and a vibrant setting that reflects the innovative spirit of DAC. Its central location in downtown Long Beach provides easy access… Read More


2026 Outlook with William Wang of ChipAgents.ai

2026 Outlook with William Wang of ChipAgents.ai
by Daniel Nenni on 01-05-2026 at 10:00 am

William Wang ChipAgents SemiWiki

William Wang is a world-leading expert in artificial intelligence, specializing in generative AI and large language models. As the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Alpha Design AI, he brings a wealth of experience from academia and industry, having previously shipped Amazon Q at Amazon AWS Bedrock

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3D ESD verification: Tackling new challenges in advanced IC design

3D ESD verification: Tackling new challenges in advanced IC design
by Admin on 12-17-2025 at 10:00 am

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By Dina Medhat

Three key takeaways

  • 3D ICs require fundamentally new ESD verification strategies. Traditional 2D approaches cannot address the complexity and unique connections in stacked-die architectures.
  • Classifying external and internal IOs is essential for robust and cost-efficient ESD protection. Proper differentiation
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Webinar: Solving Timing closure challenges using Gencellicon (previously Excellicon)

Webinar: Solving Timing closure challenges using Gencellicon (previously Excellicon)
by Admin on 12-16-2025 at 6:16 pm

Timing closure is one of the most challenging aspects of ASIC design. While traditionally seen as a backend process, its resolution begins at the architectural level and extends through the implementation stages. This webinar examines the key obstacles designers encounter and demonstrates how our timing closure solutions

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Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFICs) Generated by AI Based Design Automation

Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFICs) Generated by AI Based Design Automation
by Admin on 12-10-2025 at 10:00 am

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By Jason Liu, RFIC-GPT Inc.

Radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) have become increasingly critical in modern electronic systems, driven by the rapid growth of wireless communication technologies (5G/6G), the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced radar systems. With the desire for lower power consumption, higher… Read More


From Silos to Systems, From Data to Insight: Keysight’s Upcoming Webinar on EDA Data Transformation

From Silos to Systems, From Data to Insight: Keysight’s Upcoming Webinar on EDA Data Transformation
by Daniel Nenni on 11-27-2025 at 6:00 am

Keysight EDA Webinar

In the fast-evolving world of electronic design automation (EDA), where complexity multiplies with every nanometer shrink and AI integration, data silos are the silent killers of innovation. Keysight Technologies, a leader in design and test solutions, tackles this head-on with their webinar “From Silos to Systems,… Read More


Why chip design needs industrial-grade EDA AI

Why chip design needs industrial-grade EDA AI
by Admin on 11-25-2025 at 10:00 am

EDA AI consumer vs industrial 72dpi

By Niranjan Sitapure

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide. Consumer-grade AI solutions are getting significant attention in the media for their creativity, speed, and accessibility—from ChatGPT and Meta’s AI app to Gemini for image creation, Sora for video, Sona for music, and Perplexity for web… Read More


Revolution EDA: A New EDA Mindset for a New Era

Revolution EDA: A New EDA Mindset for a New Era
by Admin on 11-17-2025 at 6:00 am

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Murat Eskiyerli, PhD, is the founder of Revolution EDA  

Modern software development environments have evolved dramatically. A developer can download Visual Studio Code, install a few plugins, and be productive within minutes. The cost? Perhaps a few hundred dollars per month for cloud development resources. Compare that toRead More


EDA Has a Value Capture Problem — An Outsider’s View

EDA Has a Value Capture Problem — An Outsider’s View
by Admin on 11-11-2025 at 10:00 am

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By Liyue Yan (lyan1@bu.edu)

Fact 1: In the Computer History Museum, how many artifacts are about Electronic Design Automation (EDA)? Zero.

Fact 2: The average starting base salary for a software engineer at Netflix is $219K, and that number is $125K for Cadence; the starting base salary for a hardware engineer at Cadence is $119K… Read More