From industry leading acquisitions to new 2nm platforms, July was full of major semiconductor announcements across design, verification, packaging and compute. Whether you’re tracking industry acquisitions, design tool updates or emerging materials, this monthly roundup highlights the key developments – … Read More
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The Future of EDA: 2025 Trends Impacting ASIC Design and Verification
As the development process of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) becomes more complex, electronic design automation (EDA) vendors are evolving to meet the demands of a fast-changing industry. In 2025, we’re seeing a powerful convergence of AI-driven automation, chiplet-based architectures, cloud-native … Read More
Driving Innovation: The Role of ASICs in the Automotive Industry
From electric vehicles (EVs) to advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), today’s vehicles are complex, highly integrated machines that a vast number of individual components – many of which now depend on custom silicon to function. As the automotive industry continues to … Read More
Synopsys Completes Ansys Acquisition: What is Means for Design and Verification Teams
On July 17, 2025, Synopsys officially completed its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, cemeting one of the most significant mergers in the history of electronic design automation (EDA). First announced in January 2024, the deal unites two global leaders – … Read More
Semiconductor News Roundup: Industry Highlights (May – July 2025)
Welcome to the first edition of our Semiconductor News Roundup! In an ever-evolving industry, this is your essential summary of the latest updates in chip design, verification and semiconductor innovation. This edition covers highlights from May to July 2025, including … Read More
Semiconductor Events Calendar: Q3 & Q4 2025
Planning your calendar for the second half of 2025? Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the latest EDA tool innovations, deepen your ASIC verification knowledge or connect with global semiconductor leaders, our calendar has got you covered. We’ve included … Read More
Siemens Expands EDA Portfolio at DAC 2025 with New 3D IC Solutions
At DAC 2025, Siemens Digital Industries Software unveiled two new tools designed to enhance the manageability, predictability and success of 3D IC design. As 2.5D and 3D Integrated Circuits (IC) become increasingly vital in advanced chip design, traditional EDA workflows are under pressure. Rising complexity, thermal management issues and integration risks are pushing design teams to seek advanced design and test solutions. … Read More
ASIC Verification Glossary: 20+ Essential Terms Every Engineer Should Know
From newcomers to seasoned engineers, understanding the vocabulary of verification is key to collaborating effectively, debugging faster and delivering successful silicon. Whether you’re building testbenches or reviewing specs, knowing the right terminology helps streamline communication, accelerate debugging and reduce costly … Read More
DVCon Europe 2025: Submission Deadlines, Key Themes & How to Get Involved
If you work in ASIC design, verification or the broader Electronic Design Automation (EDA) ecosystem, DVCon Europe 2025 should be on your radar. Held in Munich, Germany on October 14 – 15, this year’s conference promises to deliver valuable insights, … Read More
Silicon Island – From Fields to Fabs: Ireland’s National Chips Strategy Takes Root
Welcome to Silicon Island – Ireland’s National Semiconductor Strategy The strategy was officially launched at the Tyndall National Institute in Cork by Peter Burke, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. As Ireland’s national institute for semiconductors, Tyndall plays a … Read More