Webinar: Design and Stability Analysis of GaN Power Amplifiers using Advanced Simulation Tools

Webinar: Design and Stability Analysis of GaN Power Amplifiers using Advanced Simulation Tools
by Admin on 10-08-2025 at 9:51 pm

November 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM PST

This webinar will present advanced simulation tools and techniques for the design of GaN power amplifiers with increased assurance of stable operation that goes beyond simple k-factor analysis. The methods will be demonstrated using Qorvo GaN technology and related non-linear models that have

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Griffin Securities’ Jay Vleeschhouwer on EDA Acquisitions and Startups

Griffin Securities’ Jay Vleeschhouwer on EDA Acquisitions and Startups
by Bob Smith on 07-25-2025 at 6:00 am

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Jay Vleeschhouwer, Managing Director of Software Research at Griffin Securities, is a noted financial analyst who does a yearly presentation on the State of EDA during the Design Automation Conference (DAC). This year was no exception. He and I spent a memorable afternoon discussing the Synopsys-Ansys merger and startups. … Read More


Video EP5: A Discussion of Photonic Design Challenges and Solutions with Keysight

Video EP5: A Discussion of Photonic Design Challenges and Solutions with Keysight
by Daniel Nenni on 05-16-2025 at 6:00 am

In this episode of the Semiconductor Insiders video series,  Dan is joined by Muhammad Umar Khan, Product Manager for Photonics Design Automation Solutions at Keysight Technologies. Muhammad describes the primary design challenges of photonic design with Dan. These include accurate models and a uniform methodology… Read More


Intel Foundry Delivers!

Intel Foundry Delivers!
by Daniel Nenni on 05-05-2025 at 10:00 am

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Now that the dust has settled, I will give you my take on the Intel Foundry event. Some might call me a semiconductor event critic as I have attended hundreds of them over the last 40 years starting with the Design Automation Conference in 1984. Foundry events are my favorite because they really are the pulse of the semiconductor industry,… Read More


ESD Alliance Executive Outlook Features View of How Multi-Physics is Reshaping Chip Design and EDA Tools

ESD Alliance Executive Outlook Features View of How Multi-Physics is Reshaping Chip Design and EDA Tools
by Bob Smith on 04-24-2025 at 6:00 am

CEO Outlook #2 (1)

Every spring, the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, organizes a get together where industry executives and experts gather to network and talk about trends in the electronic design automation industry.

The theme of this year’s event, once again co-hosted by Keysight, is “How Multi-Physics is Reshaping Chip Design and… Read More


Podcast EP283: The evolution of Analog High Frequency Design and the Impact of AI with Matthew Ozalas of Keysight

Podcast EP283: The evolution of Analog High Frequency Design and the Impact of AI with Matthew Ozalas of Keysight
by Daniel Nenni on 04-11-2025 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Matthew Ozalas, a distinguished RF engineer at Keysight Technologies. With extensive experience in RF and microwave engineering, Matthew has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the design and development of RF power amplifiers. His expertise spans hardware and software applications… Read More


Samtec Advances Multi-Channel SerDes Technology with Broadcom at DesignCon

Samtec Advances Multi-Channel SerDes Technology with Broadcom at DesignCon
by Mike Gianfagna on 02-18-2025 at 6:00 am

Samtec Advances Multi Channel SerDes Technology with Broadcom at DesignCon

There were many announcements and significant demonstrations of new technology at the recent DesignCon. The show celebrated its 30th anniversary this year and it has grown quite a bit. As in past years Samtec had a commanding presence at the show. There will be more about that in a moment, but first I want to focus on a substantial … Read More


Chiplets-Based Systems: Keysight’s Role in Design, Testing, and Data Management

Chiplets-Based Systems: Keysight’s Role in Design, Testing, and Data Management
by Kalar Rajendiran on 02-11-2025 at 6:00 am

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Keysight, with deep roots tracing back to Hewlett-Packard, has long been at the forefront of innovation in electronic design and testing. It manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software. The company also owns its own foundry and makes custom chips and packages for its instrumentation business. Many… Read More


Podcast EP266: An Overview of the Design & Verification EDA Businesses at Keysight with Nilesh Kamdar

Podcast EP266: An Overview of the Design & Verification EDA Businesses at Keysight with Nilesh Kamdar
by Daniel Nenni on 12-13-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Nilesh Kamdar, the General Manager of the Design & Verification EDA businesses at Keysight. Nilesh has also held roles as Portfolio Manager, and Director of the Software Business & Operations team at Keysight. Nilesh joined Hewlett-Packard in 1999 in the EEsof EDA division. Over his 25+ year career he … Read More