Semiconductor News Roundup: October 2026 October has brought further developments in AI-driven chip design, custom silicon and semiconductor verification. EDA vendors are expanding agentic AI capabilities, hyperscalers are investing in specialised processors and networking hardware, and industry discussions are increasingly … Read More
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Semiconductor & Microelectronics Events in Europe: November 2026
The final stretch of 2026 brings a range of conferences, technical webinars and industry events for engineers working across the semiconductor sector. From design verification (DV) and functional verification to FPGA development, ASIC design and emerging technologies, November offers several … Read More
Accellera Approves Functional Safety Language Standard 1.0
Accellera Systems Initiative has approved Functional Safety Language (FSL) Standard 1.0 for release. The new standard provides a common way to capture, exchange and reuse functional safety data throughout electronic systems development. Announced on 21 October 2026, the release addresses … Read More
On Demand Webinars for Design Verification Engineers (2026)
Keeping up with new verification methodologies, tools and semiconductor design challenges takes time. On-demand webinars and recorded technical sessions allow design verification engineers to explore new approaches, revisit technical concepts and build their knowledge around existing project commitments. Whether you … Read More
Ericsson’s Athlone R&D Investment and Ireland’s Silicon Island Strategy
Ericsson has announced plans to relocate its Athlone research and development (R&D) headquarters to a new purpose-built facility on the IDA Ireland campus. The move reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to Ireland and highlights Athlone’s role in developing advanced telecommunications … Read More
Q4 Semiconductor & ASIC Events Guide: Ireland & Europe 2026
The final quarter of 2026 brings a strong programme of semiconductor, ASIC design, verification, EDA and microelectronics events across Ireland and Europe. From technical conferences and industry meetings to semiconductor training and advanced packaging workshops, Q4 offers opportunities for engineers, … Read More
Semiconductor News Roundup: September 2026
Semiconductor News Roundup: September 2026 September 2026 brought further developments across the semiconductor industry, from ASIC design and verification to AI-assisted engineering, advanced packaging and EDA. This month’s semiconductor news roundup highlights key industry developments, including new AI-driven verification tools, … Read More
IEEE Day 2026: Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow
IEEE Day 2026 takes place on Tuesday, 6 October, bringing engineers, researchers, students and technology professionals together to recognise the role of collaboration and innovation in advancing technology. What is IEEE Day? IEEE Day is an annual celebration of the … Read More
Verification Futures USA 2026: What to Expect from the Austin and San Jose Events
The Verification & Semiconductor Futures USA 2026 conference series is coming to the United States this October, bringing together design verification engineers, semiconductor professionals, researchers and technology providers for two one-day events in Austin and San Jose. The 2026 programme places particular … Read More
Technical Papers for ASIC Verification: 2026 Reading List
Keeping up with recent research can help ASIC and design verification engineers stay informed about new methodologies, tools and approaches across the verification lifecycle. This reading list brings together recent technical papers for ASIC verification, covering formal verification, pre-silicon validation, … Read More