This was my 40th Design Automation Conference and based on my follow-up conversations inside the semiconductor ecosystem it did not disappoint. The gauge I use for exhibitors is “qualified customer engagements” that may result in the sale of their products. This DAC was the best for that metric since the pandemic, absolutely.… Read More
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SMTA Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium
Thank you to those who attended and participated in the 2024 SMTA Wafer-Level Packaging Symposium! Their presence contributed to the success of this event, and we are truly thankful for their active engagement throughout the symposium!
The WLPS showcased a rich and diverse technical program, featuring cutting-edge presentations… Read More
PDF Solutions AI Executive Conference
Explore the power of ai to transform semiconductor design & manufacturing.
This one-day Executive Conference will feature presentations from PDF Solutions executives, industry thought leaders, solutions partners and customers on the state of art and best practices to design, deploy, scale, and manage trusted AI / ML … Read More
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Leti Semicon Workshop
Join CEA-Leti CEO Sébastien Dauvé and a panel of tech experts and partners at Leti Semicon Workshop on July 9, 2024 – San Francisco
CEA-Leti is setting up a novel R&D prototyping pilot line that aims to combine efficient computing solutions, FD-SOI and derivative architectures for More than Moore applications in areas such… Read More
Vacationing with the Fabless Semiconductor Ecosystem!
The Design Automation Conference is the largest and most diverse event in the fabless semiconductor ecosystem. Next week in San Francisco you will see technology and people you have never seen before. You will benefit from the efforts of hundreds of thousands of semiconductor professionals like myself who have dedicated their… Read More
Ten Things to Do in San Francisco the Way the Locals Do
DAC is in San Francisco, of course, and perhaps you have a day or two to do explore the city. Guidebooks will tell you to visit most of these places but there are much better ways to see them than they typically recommend. Follow these instructions and pretend you are a local.
1. Ride a Cable Car. But don’t wait in line for 45 minutes at Union… Read More
Networking at 52nd DAC in SFO
Yes, the 52nd DAC(Design Automation Conference) is a technical conference plus exhibition with wonderful keynote speakers and agenda, however there is a certain serendipity that occurs by just meeting people, face to face at the many networking opportunities. The best way to kick off your DAC experience is by attending the Sunday… Read More
Advice for Out-of-towners
You are visiting San Francisco and you have dutifully read your guide book. Let me give you some contrarian advice.
See the Golden Gate Bridge. The best way is not to drive there or get a taxi, but to rent a bicycle (lots of places on that side of the city, try Googling “blazing saddles”) and cycle across the bridge. You can then go down … Read More
SEMICON West 2014 Preview
There is a really big conference coming up in San Francisco…no, not DAC although of course that is coming up too. I’m talking about SEMICON West which is much bigger, filling all 3 Moscone exhibit halls. It is July 8-10th. It is, of course, the semiconductor equipment industry (and solar) show.
The opening keynote on… Read More