From new process nodes and AI accelerators to evolving verification methodologies, keeping up with the latest developments in semiconductors requires continuous learning.
While books, technical papers and formal training remain essential, YouTube has become a valuable resource for engineers. There are channels covering everything from SystemVerilog and UVM to ASIC design flows, physical design, computer architecture and the wider semiconductor industry.
For engineers looking to strengthen their technical knowledge or simply stay up to date with the industry, here are some YouTube channels worth adding to your watch list.
YouTube Channels Worth Following
| YouTube Channel | Best for | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor Engineering | Semiconductor industry insights | Interviews, conference coverage and discussions around semiconductor design, manufacturing, packaging and technology |
| EE Times | Industry news and technology | Industry interviews, technical discussions and insights into the latest developments across electronics and semiconductors |
| Cadence Design Systems | EDA and chip design | Technical content covering semiconductor design, verification, AI, digital twins and Cadence technologies |
| Power Electronics News | Power electronics | Industry news, interviews and technical discussions covering power semiconductors and electronics |
| Siemens Software | EDA and engineering | Technical content covering design, simulation, verification, digitalisation and Siemens’ EDA technologies |
| Synopsys | ASIC design and verification | Semiconductor design, verification, AI-powered engineering and developments across the EDA ecosystem |
| Systemverilog Academy | SystemVerilog and verification | Tutorials and courses covering SystemVerilog, verification methodologies and UVM |
| IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society | IC design and research | Technical talks, lectures and presentations covering integrated circuits and solid-state technologies |
| Branch Education | Hardware fundamentals | Highly visual explanations of computer hardware, processors, memory and how electronic systems work |
| 3Blue1Brown | Mathematics and theory | Visual explanations of mathematics that can help build a stronger foundation for engineering and technical subjects |
| The Engineering Mindset | Engineering fundamentals | Visual explanations of electrical, mechanical and engineering concepts |
| Accellera Systems Initiative | Verification and standards | Technical presentations and discussions around SystemVerilog, UVM, standards and verification methodologies |
| Mike Bartley Test & Verification | Verification | Content focused on semiconductor test, verification and engineering careers |
| Veritasium | Science and engineering | Accessible explanations of scientific and engineering concepts, experiments and emerging technologies |
| All About Circuits | Electronics fundamentals | Tutorials, interviews and discussions covering electronics, semiconductors and electrical engineering |
Keep Learning, Keep Building
The semiconductor industry is constantly evolving, and engineers need to evolve with it. Whether you’re learning SystemVerilog for the first time, deepening your UVM knowledge, exploring ASIC design or trying to understand how AI is changing semiconductor engineering, there is a growing amount of high-quality technical content available online.
YouTube certainly can’t replace technical documentation, papers, formal training or hands-on engineering experience but it can be a useful supplement to all of them by helping engineers discover new concepts, follow industry developments and find different ways of approaching complex topics.
Looking for more resources for semiconductor engineers? Explore the AsicPro blog for industry news and insights into the evolving world of ASIC design and verification.