Join us on April 16 for CadenceLIVE Silicon Valley 2026, where Cadence technology users connect with the engineers and industry leaders who develop the solutions and the industry experts who influence market trends.
Participants experience a day of learning, connection, and cutting-edge technology shaping the future of electronic… Read More
SNUG Silicon Valleyby Admin on 01-06-2026 at 7:27 pm
For more than three decades, SNUG Silicon Valley has connected engineers, designers, and thought leaders with technical experts to network and share best practices for tackling design and verification challenges using Synopsys technologies. The Call for Content invites you to showcase how you are developing tomorrow’s products… Read More
January 22-23, 2026, hosted by SEMI International, Silicon Valley, CA USA
Note: HBS’26 is a hybrid event, with both in-person and virtual participation via WebEx.
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Hybrid Bonding has emerged as the technology of choice in the semiconductor and heterogeneous integration industries for … Read More
Since the fall of the Roman Empire, France has played a defining role in shaping Western civilization. In the 9th century, Charlemagne—a Frank—united much of Europe under one rule, leaving behind a legacy so profound he is still remembered as the “Father of Europe.” While Italy ignited the Renaissance, it was 16th-century France… Read More
Most people ( including ChatGPT) think Morris Chang was the first TSMC CEO but it was in fact Jim Dykes, a very interesting character in the semiconductor industry.
According to his eulogy: Jim came from the humblest of beginnings, easily sharing that he grew up in a house without running water and never had a bed of his own. But because… Read More
Podcast EP9: Why Fabs and Fabless Matterby Daniel Nenni on 02-26-2021 at 10:00 amCategories: Uncategorized
Dan and Mike are joined by Ray Zinn, the longest serving CEO in Silicon Valley. Join us for a tour of the very beginnings of the semiconductor industry and the rise of the fabless movement. Beyond a historical perspective, Ray also discusses the importance of semiconductor technology and its impact on the world, governments and … Read More
Dan and Mike are joined by John East, a silicon valley industry veteran who takes you on a tour of the very foundation of Silicon Valley and venture capital. John explores the beginnings of these key parts of the world as we know it today and explains who the Traitorous Eight are and what role they played.
Biography
John East retired… Read More
From time to time I give presentations to various audiences: Silicon Valley the Way I Saw It. I always enjoy doing that. One particular section always makes me stop and think. “Who was this guy? How did he do what he did? Why didn’t I do that? “What made him so special?” It’s the Steve Jobs section. I met twice with Steve Jobs when … Read More
In 1977 I made a job change: I took a job at Raytheon Semiconductor. Raytheon was on Ellis Street next door to the Fairchild “Rust Bucket”. In the early days, they shared the same parking lot so my commute didn’t change much, but my outlook on life changed a bunch. I had mostly enjoyed my days at Fairchild, but I hated every single … Read More
The “20 Questions with John East” series continues
From time to time I present the History of Silicon Valley as I saw it to various audiences. I always enjoy doing that. I’ve learned that the part that audiences like the most is the Apple / Steve Jobs story. That’s not hard to understand. Steve Jobs was truly fascinating! The story… Read More
