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 … Read More
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Semiconductor News (July 2026): AI, ASICs & EDA
Industry News Highlights – July 2026 July was another busy month for the semiconductor industry, with AI continuing to influence almost every part of the chip development ecosystem, from custom silicon and advanced manufacturing to EDA, verification and autonomous engineering … Read More
Synopsys Showcases AI-Powered Engineering at DAC 2026
Synopsys Showcases AI-Powered Engineering at DAC 2026 At this year’s DAC Chips to Systems Conference, Synopsys unveiled new AI-powered engineering capabilities that demonstrate how autonomous workflows and intelligent automation are reshaping semiconductor design and verification. The announcements build on the … Read More
NVIDIA Enhances Agent Toolkit for Chip Design and Engineering Workflows
NVIDIA Expands Agent Toolkit NVIDIA has announced a significant expansion of its NVIDIA Agent Toolkit, introducing new agent-ready capabilities through NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo and enhanced CUDA-X libraries. The update is designed to help developers build AI agents that support complex engineering tasks, including semiconductor design, … Read More
AMD Instinct MI455X: Multi-Die Design, ZeBu Emulation and Advanced ASIC Verification
The launch of the AMD Instinct™ MI455X GPU at AMD Advancing AI 2026 demonstrates how AI accelerator development is increasingly dependent on advanced multi-die design, emulation and verification technologies. To support the development of its latest GPU, AMD leveraged Synopsys’ … Read More
DVCon US 2027 Open Call: Submit Your Design and Verification Work
DVCon U.S. 2027 submissions are now open The call for submissions for DVCon U.S. 2027 is now open, giving ASIC design and verification professionals the opportunity to share their latest work, methodologies and real-world experiences with the wider semiconductor community. … Read More
Intel Ireland Investment: €5 Billion Boost for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Intel Ireland Investment: €5 Billion Boost for Semiconductor Manufacturing Intel has announced a €5 billion investment to expand its Leixlip campus in County Kildare. The investment will increase production capacity for advanced chips used in AI, cloud computing and high-performance computing, further … Read More
Learn SystemVerilog: The Best Resources for ASIC Verification Engineers
Learn SystemVerilog: The Best Resources for ASIC Verification Engineers SystemVerilog remains one of the most important languages in modern ASIC verification. Whether you’re a junior engineer preparing for your first verification role, an RTL designer looking to expand your skill … Read More
Semiconductor News (June 2026): AI, ASIC Design, EDA & Verification
Semiconductor News (June 2026): AI, ASIC Design, EDA & Verification June continued many of the trends that have defined the semiconductor industry throughout 2026. AI is increasingly influencing every stage of chip development, from autonomous design tools and cloud-based workflows … Read More
ASIC Verification in 2026: Key Challenges and Industry Trends
What Major Challenges Are Verification Engineers Facing in 2026? As semiconductor devices continue to grow in complexity, ASIC verification is becoming one of the most demanding stages of chip development. Modern designs integrate billions of transistors, heterogeneous IP, AI accelerators, … Read More