The Name Changes but the Vision Remains the Same – ESD Alliance Through the Years

The Name Changes but the Vision Remains the Same – ESD Alliance Through the Years
by Mike Gianfagna on 02-23-2026 at 6:00 am

The Name Changes but the Vision Remains the Same – ESD Alliance Through the Years

The Electronic System Design Alliance (ESDA) has been at the center of the EDA industry through its many changes over the years. It occurred to me that an update on this organization would be useful. ESDA is a technology community within SEMI and is managed primarily by a team of three who coordinate all its activities along with a … Read More


FLEX 2026 – Technology Summit

FLEX 2026 – Technology Summit
by Admin on 08-27-2025 at 10:01 pm

FLEX 2026 | TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT | FEBRUARY 24-26, 2026

THE WIGWAM ARIZONA RESORT | PHOENIX, AZ

A 25th Anniversary Celebration

Escape the winter and celebrate 25 years of innovation with us at The Wigwam Arizona Resort in Phoenix, AZ.

FLEXTechnology Summit is a vibrant networking event designed to foster community building. … Read More


ISS 2026 Industry Strategy Symposium

ISS 2026 Industry Strategy Symposium
by Admin on 08-27-2025 at 9:42 pm

Join us at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, CA to get the latest insights on economic trends, market drivers, geopolitics, technology, and what these will mean for the near future to help drive your business forward. The cooperative platform of ISS and its tremendous collective assets will serve to help power your strategies … 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


Semiconductor CapEx Down in 2024 up in 2025

Semiconductor CapEx Down in 2024 up in 2025
by Bill Jewell on 03-30-2025 at 8:00 am

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Semiconductor Intelligence (SC-IQ) estimates semiconductor capital expenditures (CapEx) in 2024 were $155 billion, down 5% from $164 billion in 2023. Our forecast for 2025 is $160 billion, up 3%. The increase in 2025 is primarily driven by two companies. TSMC, the largest foundry company, plans between $38 billion and $42 billion… Read More


What if China doesn’t want TSMC’s factories but wants to take them out?

What if China doesn’t want TSMC’s factories but wants to take them out?
by admin on 07-02-2024 at 10:00 am

Foundry Numbers 2024

Insights into the Semiconductor Industry and the Semiconductor Supply Chain

I am not an expert in geopolitical issues, but lately, my research has begun to worry me. As I was preparing to be interviewed for Chinese media, I was in my “Chinese Zone”, adapting to what is palatable to a Chinese audience. Maybe my mode provoked the thought:… Read More


Podcast EP216: Q4 2023 is Another Strong Growth Quarter for EDA as Reviewed by Wally Rhines

Podcast EP216: Q4 2023 is Another Strong Growth Quarter for EDA as Reviewed by Wally Rhines
by Daniel Nenni on 04-08-2024 at 8:00 am

Dan is joined by Dr. Walden Rhines. Wally is a lot of things, CEO of Cornami, board member, advisor to many and friend to all. In this session, he is the Executive Sponsor of the SEMI Electronic Design Market Data Report.

Wally reviews the Electronic Design Market Data report that was just released for Q4 2023. Growth continues to be… Read More


Podcast EP171: A Discussion of an EDA Revenue Milestone and the Upcoming DAC with Wally Rhines

Podcast EP171: A Discussion of an EDA Revenue Milestone and the Upcoming DAC with Wally Rhines
by Daniel Nenni on 07-10-2023 at 8:00 am

Dan is joined by Dr. Walden Rhines to discuss the Q1 2023 Electronic Design Market Data report that was just released. SEMI and the Electronic System Design Alliance collect data from almost all of the electronic design automation companies in the world and compile it by product category and region of the world where the sales occurred.… Read More