Synopsys and TSMC Pave the Path for Trillion-Transistor AI and Multi-Die Chip Design

Synopsys and TSMC Pave the Path for Trillion-Transistor AI and Multi-Die Chip Design
by Kalar Rajendiran on 10-02-2024 at 10:00 am

OIP 2024 Synopsys TSMC

Synopsys made significant announcements during the recent TSMC OIP Ecosystem Forum, showcasing a range of cutting-edge solutions designed to address the growing complexities in semiconductor design. With a strong emphasis on enabling next-generation chip architectures, Synopsys introduced both new technologies and … Read More


Synopsys Powers World’s Fastest UCIe-Based Multi-Die Designs with New IP Operating at 40 Gbps

Synopsys Powers World’s Fastest UCIe-Based Multi-Die Designs with New IP Operating at 40 Gbps
by Kalar Rajendiran on 09-23-2024 at 10:00 am

Synopsys 40G UCIe IP Solution

As the demand for higher performance computing solutions grows, so does the need for faster, more efficient data communication between components in complex multi-die system-on-chip (SoC) designs. In response to these needs, Synopsys has introduced the world’s fastest UCIe-based IP solution, capable of operating at a groundbreaking… Read More


CEO Interview: Wendy Chen of MSquare Technology

CEO Interview: Wendy Chen of MSquare Technology
by Daniel Nenni on 08-30-2024 at 6:00 am

Wendy Chen,MSquare CEO for SemiWiki

Wendy Chen, MBA from the University of Manchester, has been the Founder and CEO of MSquare Technology since 2021. With over 23 years in the semiconductor industry, Wendy’s career includes roles as Sales Director at Synopsys Technology, Vice President at TF-AMD, and Vice President at Alchip Asia Pacific. Her extensive experience… Read More


The Impact of UCIe on Chiplet Design: Lowering Barriers and Driving Innovation

The Impact of UCIe on Chiplet Design: Lowering Barriers and Driving Innovation
by Kalar Rajendiran on 08-15-2024 at 6:00 am

Comparative Analysis of Chiplet Interconnect Standards (Physical Layer)

The semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant transformation with the advent of chiplet design, a modular approach that breaks down complex chips into smaller, functional blocks called chiplets. A chiplet-based design approach offers numerous advantages, such as improved performance, reduced development … Read More


Blue Cheetah Advancing Chiplet Interconnectivity #61DAC

Blue Cheetah Advancing Chiplet Interconnectivity #61DAC
by Daniel Payne on 07-18-2024 at 10:00 am

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At #61DAC, I love it when an exhibitor booth uses a descriptive tagline to explain what they do, like when the Blue Cheetah booth displayed Advancing Chiplet Interconnectivity. Immediately, I knew that they were an IP provider focusing on chiplets. I learned what sets them apart is how customizable their IP is to support specific… Read More


Siemens Provides a Complete 3D IC Solution with Innovator3D IC

Siemens Provides a Complete 3D IC Solution with Innovator3D IC
by Mike Gianfagna on 06-27-2024 at 6:00 am

Siemens Provides a Complete 3D IC Solution with Innovator3D IC

Heterogeneous multi-die integration is gaining more momentum all the time. The limited roadmap offered by Moore’s Law monolithic, single-die integration has opened the door to a new era of more-than-Moore heterogeneous integration. The prospects offered by this new design paradigm are exciting and the entire ecosystem is… Read More


Mirabilis Design at the 2024 Design Automation Conference

Mirabilis Design at the 2024 Design Automation Conference
by Deepak Shankar on 06-18-2024 at 10:00 am

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This is the first time in 28 years of my visits to DAC that I have seen so many different technologies arrive at DAC in the same year.  Earlier we would have one or possibly two innovative breakthroughs in semiconductors and embedded systems that emerged at DAC. This year I expect six or may be seven to arrive, and I am not including the… 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


Silicon Creations is Enabling the Chiplet Revolution

Silicon Creations is Enabling the Chiplet Revolution
by Mike Gianfagna on 06-04-2024 at 6:00 am

Silicon Creations is Enabling the Chiplet Revolution

The multi-die chiplet-based revolution is upon us. The ecosystem will need to develop various standards and enabling IP to make the “mix and max” concept a reality. UCIe, or Universal Chip Interconnect express is an open, multi-protocol on-package die-to-die interconnect and protocol standard that promises to pave the way … Read More


AI System Connectivity for UCIe and Chiplet Interfaces Demand Escalating Bandwidth Needs

AI System Connectivity for UCIe and Chiplet Interfaces Demand Escalating Bandwidth Needs
by Kalar Rajendiran on 05-27-2024 at 10:00 am

Alphwave Semi UCIe PHY Support for All Package Types

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries, from healthcare and finance to automotive and manufacturing. AI applications, such as machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks, rely on vast amounts of data for training, inference, and decision-making processes. As AI algorithms become … Read More