Siemens has signed an exclusive OEM agreement with Alphawave Semi to market high-speed interconnect silicon IP solutions. This collaboration aims to meet the growing demand for scalable chip architectures in areas including: Artificial intelligence (AI), High-performance computing (HPC), Data networking, Autonomous vehicles, Hyperscaling and Storage. … Read More
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Accellera Approves Universal Verification Methodology for Mixed-Signal (UVM-MS) 1.0 Standard
Accellera Systems Initiative has officially approved the Universal Verification Methodology for Mixed-Signal (UVM-MS) 1.0 standard. This release is now available for immediate download. UVM-MS 1.0 establishes a standardized methodology for analog and mixed-signal (AMS) verification, building on the UVM IEEE 1800.2 standard. This methodology enhances AMS verification by enabling the reuse of proven components, leading to increased productivity, improved quality and streamlined workflows. … Read More
LPDDR6 Design & Test Workflow Solution Unveiled by Keysight
Keysight Technologies has launched a complete design and test solution for next-generation Low-Power Double Data Rate 6 (LPDDR6) memory technology. This solution helps engineers accelerate development, reduce design risks and improve product performance. Next-generation memory requires advanced testing to ensure reliability, speed and accuracy. Keysight’s LPDDR6 solution simplifies this process with high-precision, automated testing.
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DVCon U.S. 2025: Exploring the Future of Design and Verification
DVCon U.S. 2025, the premier conference for design and verification professionals, returns to San Jose, California, from February 24 – 27, 2025. Hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton, the agenda will feature in-depth technical sessions, keynotes and panels, showcasing the latest advancements in verification methodologies, hardware design, low-power design and power optimization strategies. With a strong focus on chip design and the role of AI and ML in verification, attendees will be exploring how these ever-evolving technologies are transforming traditional processes. … Read More
Mercedes-Benz Enhances In-Car Experience with Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent
Mercedes-Benz enhances in-car experience for users with MBUX Virtual Assistant powered by Google Cloud’s transformative Automotive AI Agent. The newly unveiled technology, built using Gemini with Vertex AI, will enable the automaker to deliver user-friendly conversational navigation search. Furthermore, users can expect hands-free functionality, real-time updates, improved route-planning with dynamic updates and faster, more accurate responses. … Read More
Valeo and AWS Accelerate SDV Development in Strategic Collaboration
Valeo and AWS accelerate Software-Defined Vehicle development with a strategic collaboration to deliver powerful cloud-based solutions. Together they will support quick and efficient development, testing, and validation of distributed vehicle software stacks across vehicle domains like Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), infotainment systems, and Autonomous Mobility (AM). … Read More
The Power of Trillium: Advancing AI with Google’s Sixth-Generation TPUs
Google Trillium sixth-generation TPUs are now generally available through Google Cloud Platform. Driven by the rising demands of generative AI, Trillium was designed to provide businesses and developers with the necessary power to advance AI development. … Read More
TSMC Achieves New Milestone With 60% Yield in Successful 2nm Trial Production
TSMC has made a major breakthrough in advanced semiconductor manufacturing with its 2nm technology. The company achieved a reported 60% yield in a recent trial production run, bringing it closer to full-scale volume production. According to details shared at IEDM 2024, TSMC’s N2 technology promises a 30% power improvement and 15% performance gain over the precious 3nm node. Optimized for AI, mobile and HPC applications, this technology delivers significant advantages for chip designers, including increased performance, higher density, reduced power consumption and advanced power management capabilities. … Read More
QuickLogic Unveils Enhanced Aurora™ FPGA/eFPGA User Tools for Elevated Reconfigurable Computing
QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK) has recently unveiled an updated version of its Aurora eFPGA development tool suite, now in its 2.4 iteration. This latest version brings substantial improvements to the eFPGA utilization and performance for designers, with a special emphasis … Read More
Alchip’s New Automotive ASIC Platform
Alchip Introduces Revolutionary Automotive ASIC Design Platform for Advanced Driving Solutions In a significant advancement for the automotive industry, Alchip Technologies, Ltd. has recently introduced a groundbreaking Automotive ASIC platform. This innovative platform is tailored to meet the intricate requirements of the … Read More