Foundation IP for Intel 18A: Technical Overview and Why It Matters

Foundation IP for Intel 18A: Technical Overview and Why It Matters
by Daniel Nenni on 07-03-2026 at 6:00 am

Intel 18A Foundation IP Synopsys

Synopsys Foundation IP for Intel 18A is a portfolio of semiconductor building blocks designed to help system-on-chip developers build advanced chips with better power, performance, and area, often called PPA. The offering includes embedded memory compilers, standard-cell logic libraries, and input/output libraries for… Read More


Webinar: When Compute Outruns Data: Rethinking AI Connectivity

Webinar: When Compute Outruns Data: Rethinking AI Connectivity
by Admin on 07-02-2026 at 12:49 pm

Featured Speaker:

  • Manmeet Walia, Executive Director of Product Management, Synopsys

AI performance is no longer limited by compute—it’s limited by how efficiently data moves. As systems scale to compute-dense clusters, memory, die-to-die, and high-speed interfaces are emerging as critical bottlenecks.

This webinar explores… Read More


Webinar: Scaling Compute Connectivity with PCIe and CXL: Chip-to-Chip and Emerging Architectures

Webinar: Scaling Compute Connectivity with PCIe and CXL: Chip-to-Chip and Emerging Architectures
by Admin on 06-29-2026 at 9:28 pm

Featured Speakers:

  • Richard Solomon, Senior Staff Technical Product Manager, Synopsys
  • Ron Lowman, Staff Product Manager, Synopsys

Heterogeneous compute platforms are driving new requirements for connectivity across increasingly complex system architectures. This webinar explores how PCIe and CXL can be used to provide… Read More


When Software Outruns Silicon: Hardware-Assisted Test Generation to the Rescue

When Software Outruns Silicon: Hardware-Assisted Test Generation to the Rescue
by Lauro Rizzatti on 06-29-2026 at 2:00 pm

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For the past decade, the semiconductor industry has been moving in one direction: shift-left, specifically, shifting more validation into the pre-silicon phase. The idea was straightforward: if software ultimately determines how a system behaves, then software should become a primary vehicle for verification.

The industry… Read More


Synopsys Unifies Electrical, Thermal, Mechanical, and Optical Analysis with Multiphysics Fusion Solutions

Synopsys Unifies Electrical, Thermal, Mechanical, and Optical Analysis with Multiphysics Fusion Solutions
by Daniel Nenni on 06-17-2026 at 2:00 pm

Synopsys Announces Availability of the First Wave of Multiphysics Fusion Solutions

Synopsys has announced the availability of the first wave of its Multiphysics Fusion Solutions, extending its vision of a unified engineering environment that connects EDA, semiconductor physics, system simulation, and artificial intelligence-driven optimization. The announcement addresses one of the most significant… Read More


Customized Foundation IP Enables the Next Generation of Automotive Compute

Customized Foundation IP Enables the Next Generation of Automotive Compute
by Kalar Rajendiran on 06-09-2026 at 10:00 am

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As vehicles become increasingly software-defined, automotive semiconductor suppliers face growing pressure to deliver higher compute performance while maintaining strict requirements for power efficiency, reliability, and long-term product support. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electrification, … Read More


Synopsys and Samsung Foundry Extend AI-Driven Design Collaboration for Advanced 2nm and Multi-Die Systems

Synopsys and Samsung Foundry Extend AI-Driven Design Collaboration for Advanced 2nm and Multi-Die Systems
by Daniel Nenni on 06-08-2026 at 10:00 am

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At SAFE Forum 2026, Synopsys announced significant advancements in its collaboration with Samsung Foundry, expanding AI-powered design, verification, test, and IP solutions for Samsung’s most advanced process technologies. The announcement underscores the growing importance of electronic design automation (EDA), … Read More


Intel: Pushing EMIB Forward: Design Methodology Insights with Synopsys Tools

Intel: Pushing EMIB Forward: Design Methodology Insights with Synopsys Tools
by Daniel Nenni on 06-04-2026 at 6:00 am

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As advanced packaging becomes a critical enabler for next-generation semiconductor products, Intel continues to drive innovation through its Embedded Multi-die Interconnect Bridge (EMIB) technology. EMIB has emerged as a foundational packaging solution for heterogeneous integration, allowing multiple chiplets and… Read More


Webinar: Intel: Pushing EMIB Forward Design Methodology Insights with Synopsys Tools – SemiWiki

Webinar: Intel: Pushing EMIB Forward Design Methodology Insights with Synopsys Tools – SemiWiki
by Admin on 06-02-2026 at 1:10 pm

Date: Jun 25, 2026 9:00 AM PST

In this webinar, Intel will present how EMIB (Embedded Multi‑die Interconnect Bridge) enables compact, cost-effective multi‑die design while sustaining the bandwidth and power efficiency required for AI and datacenter designs. Intel will share an EMIB reference methodology built on Synopsys

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