What YouTube Channels Should You Follow?
YouTube has become one of the most valuable learning and discovery tools for engineers – especially in the ever-evolving world of semiconductors. Whether you’re interested in keeping up to date with the latest industry news, exploring EDA tool updates or perfecting new verification techniques, there’s a constant flow of content tailored to your needs (and niche!).
In this article, we’ve curated some of the most relevant YouTube channels for ASIC engineers – covering everything from market trends and tool updates to tutorials and thought leadership
Industry News & Insights
Stay informed with the top semiconductor developments, process advancements and market outlooks:
- SemiEngineering: Deep technical discussions, expert interviews, and event highlights exploring design, verification and manufacturing.
- EE Times: Industry-wide coverage of chip trends, market shifts and design innovations.
- IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society: Research presentations, webinar replays and conference talks on circuit design and fabrication.
Tutorials & Learning Resources
For deep dives into digital design, electronics and more:
- Doulos Training: Focused training sessions on SystemVerilog, UVM and verification techniques.
- All About Circuits: Tutorials covering fundamentals of electronics, logic design and signal theory.
- 3Blue1Brown: Engaging explanations of mathematical concepts relevant to signal processing and machine learning.
- Branch Education: Deep dives into science, engineering and technology in the modern world using engaging animation styles.
- The Engineering Mindset: Clear, practical explanations of electronics, power systems and circuit fundamentals.
- VLSI Academy: Tutorials on ASIC design flow, VHDL, Verilog and synthesis.
- The Signal Path: Advanced teardowns and practical demonstrations of test equipment and electronic design.
- BitLemon: Educational videos about computer science and computer architecture.
Verification & EDA Methodologies
For engineers focused on verification, simulation and design automation workflows:
- Accellera Systems Initiative: Updates on standards like SystemVerilog, UVM and IP-XACT.
- Siemens Verification Academy: Webinars and tutorials on verification best practices.
- Synopsys: Product spotlights, technical demos and more.
- Cadence Design Systems: Tool tutorials, success stories and insights into cloud-native EDA.
- Mike Bartley – Test & Verification: Talks on verification strategy, agile hardware and quality.
Thought Leadership & Commentary
For broader inspiration, engineering culture and technology storytelling:
- Computerphile: Bite-sized explanations of computing and hardware concepts.
- Chips and Cheese: Deep technical dives into chip architectures, performance analysis and silicon insights.
- Two Bit da Vinci: Explains complex technologies and sustainability trends with clarity.
- Veritasium: Science and engineering explained through captivating narratives.
- IEEE Computer Society: Regular sessions on computing and hardware architecture advancements alongside career development webinars.
Stay Ahead of the Curve
News moves fast in the semiconductor landscape – and these channels are a great way to stay sharp, inspired and ahead of the curve. Whether you’re diving into verification tutorials, exploring EDA workflows or following the latest market insights, YouTube offers an incredible gateway into the engineering community.
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