Synopsys IP Processor Summit 2024

Synopsys IP Processor Summit 2024
by Daniel Nenni on 08-21-2024 at 6:00 am

Synopsys Processor Summit

Now that live events are filling up there are even more live events especially here in Silicon Valley. Synopsys, the #1 full IP provider, will host a processor summit here in Santa Clara next month. Given the popularity of anything RISC-V, I would expect this event to be very well attended so be sure and register in advance.

The networking… Read More


Podcast EP240: Challenges and Strategies to Address New Embedded Memory Architectures with Mark Han

Podcast EP240: Challenges and Strategies to Address New Embedded Memory Architectures with Mark Han
by Daniel Nenni on 08-09-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Dr. Mark Han, Vice President of R&D Engineering for Circuit Simulation at Synopsys. Mark leads a team of over 300 engineers in developing cutting-edge advanced circuit simulation and transistor-level sign-off products, including characterization and static timing analysis. With 27 years of industry … Read More


Mitigating AI Data Bottlenecks with PCIe 7.0

Mitigating AI Data Bottlenecks with PCIe 7.0
by Kalar Rajendiran on 08-05-2024 at 6:00 am

Mitigating AI Data Bottlenecks with PCIe 7.0 LinkedIn Event

During a recent LinkedIn webcast, Dr. Ian Cutress, Chief Analyst at More than Moore and Host at TechTechPotato, and Priyank Shukla, Principal Product Manager at Synopsys, shared their thoughts regarding the industry drivers, design considerations, and critical advancements in compute interconnects enabling data center… Read More


Podcast EP237: The Expanded Use of Functional Test Patterns for Manufacturing with Robert Ruiz

Podcast EP237: The Expanded Use of Functional Test Patterns for Manufacturing with Robert Ruiz
by Daniel Nenni on 07-26-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Robert Ruiz, a product management director responsible for strategy and business growth of several verification products at Synopsys. Robert has held various marketing and technical positions for leading functional verification and test automation products at various companies including Synopsys, Novas… Read More


The Immensity of Software Development the Challenges of Debugging (Part 1 of 4)

The Immensity of Software Development the Challenges of Debugging (Part 1 of 4)
by Lauro Rizzatti on 07-15-2024 at 10:00 am

Immensity of SW development Fig 1

Part 1 of this 4-part series introduces the complexities of developing and bringing up the entire software stack on a System on Chip (SoC) or Multi-die system. It explores various approaches to deployment, highlighting their specific objectives and the unique challenges they address.

Introduction

As the saying goes, it’s… Read More


Podcast EP234: An Update on Chips and Science Act Progress with Mike O’Brien

Podcast EP234: An Update on Chips and Science Act Progress with Mike O’Brien
by Daniel Nenni on 07-05-2024 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Mike O’Brien. Mike was recently the vice president of aerospace and government at Synopsys, He has 40 years of experience in the semiconductor, software and computer industries. In his 27 years in EDA and IP at Synopsys and Cadence, Mike helped build new lines of business including outsourced design services, research… Read More


LIVE WEBINAR Maximizing SoC Energy Efficiency: The Role of Realistic Workloads and Massively Parallel Power Analysis

LIVE WEBINAR Maximizing SoC Energy Efficiency: The Role of Realistic Workloads and Massively Parallel Power Analysis
by Daniel Nenni on 07-03-2024 at 2:00 pm

The Role of Realistic Workloads and Massively Parallel Power Analysis

As the complexity of modern System-on-Chip (SoC) designs continues to rise, achieving energy efficiency measured as performance per watt has become a crucial design goal. With the increasing demand for powerful, multifunctional chips, balancing performance with power consumption has become essential. Realistic workloads… Read More


Synopsys’ Strategic Advancement with PCIe 7.0: Early Access and Complete Solution for AI and Data Center Infrastructure

Synopsys’ Strategic Advancement with PCIe 7.0: Early Access and Complete Solution for AI and Data Center Infrastructure
by Kalar Rajendiran on 06-25-2024 at 6:00 am

(From NewsRelease)Synopsys PCIe 7.0 IP Solution Infographic

In the rapidly evolving world of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI), technological advancements must keep pace with increasing demands for speed, efficiency, and security. Synopsys recently announced the industry’s first complete PCIe 7.0 IP solution. This groundbreaking initiative addresses… Read More


Synopsys-AMD Webinar: Advancing 3DIC Design Through Next-Generation Solutions

Synopsys-AMD Webinar: Advancing 3DIC Design Through Next-Generation Solutions
by Kalar Rajendiran on 06-13-2024 at 10:00 am

The Synopsys Multi Die Solution

Introduction of 2.5D and 3D multi-die based products are helping extend the boundaries of Moore’s Law, overcoming limitations in speed and capacity for high-end computational tasks. In spite of its critical function within the 3DIC paradigm, the interposer die’s role and related challenges are often neither fully comprehended… Read More


CEO Interview: Dr. Nasib Naser of ORION VLSI Technologies.

CEO Interview: Dr. Nasib Naser of ORION VLSI Technologies.
by Daniel Nenni on 05-10-2024 at 6:00 am

Nasib Naser Picture

Dr. Nasib Naser brings over 35 years of experience in the field. His expertise spans the entire VLSI cycle from conception to chip design, with a strong focus on verification methodologies. For his 17 years at Synopsys, Dr. Naser have held senior management positions, leading North American Verification IP, managing Central … Read More