STOP Writing RTL for Registers

STOP Writing RTL for Registers
by Steve Walters on 10-17-2022 at 6:00 am

Semifore EDA Software

After almost three decades in the EDA business, it is beyond my comprehension to understand why chip designers still hand-write RTL for complex register maps – chip designs with hundreds of registers and thousands of register fields.  In today’s silicon world where software is the key to chip-based product success, it is the register… Read More


The Silent Revolution is Underway, and Semifore is at its Epicenter

The Silent Revolution is Underway, and Semifore is at its Epicenter
by Mike Gianfagna on 07-21-2022 at 10:00 am

The Silent Revolution is Underway and Semifore is at its Epicenter

There is a major shift in innovation occurring all around us. We see the results every day.  We can interact with them in an easier, more intuitive way. They deliver insights about our health and our daily habits. All this can be categorized as a move towards Smart Everything – ubiquitous machine-assisted intelligence for the good… Read More


Three Perspectives on the Hardware/Software Interface – Who’s Right?

Three Perspectives on the Hardware/Software Interface – Who’s Right?
by Admin on 01-26-2022 at 12:15 pm

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The hardware/software interface, or HSI is the critical piece of technology that allows software to communicate with the hardware it’s controlling. With all the dedicated processors in most designs today, this is a very important part of the architecture.

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Podcast EP49: Where Semifore fits in the design flow

Podcast EP49: Where Semifore fits in the design flow
by Daniel Nenni on 11-17-2021 at 10:00 am

Dan and Mike are joined by Rich Weber, co-founder and CEO of Semifore. Rich describes what the hardware/software interface is, where it fits in the design flow and the importance of a well-documented and robust design. He touches on industry standards, where they help and how Semifore’s products complete the flow. RIch … Read More


CEO Interview: Rich Weber of Semifore, Inc.

CEO Interview: Rich Weber of Semifore, Inc.
by Daniel Nenni on 04-30-2021 at 6:00 am

Rich Weber

Rich Weber co-founded Semifore in 2006 with Jamsheed Agahi. Rich has a long history of complex chip and system design at companies including Data General, Stardent, Silicon Graphics, StratumOne and Cisco Systems. He received an MS in Electrical Engineering and a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.… Read More