What YouTube Channels Should You Follow? YouTube has become one of the most valuable learning and discovery tools for engineers – especially in the ever-evolving world of semiconductors. Whether you’re interested in keeping up to date with the latest industry … Read More
Design & Verification
What to Expect at DVCon Europe 2025: Topics, Tutorials and More
Your Quick Guide to DVCon Europe 2025 DVCon Europe 2025 kicks off this week, taking place October 14th – 15th in Munich, Germany, with the 10th SystemC Evolution Day following on October 16th. For engineers working in ASIC design, functional … Read More
Hardware-Assisted Verification: A Smarter Way to Accelerate Chip Development
Overcoming Bottlenecks in Modern Chip Development From AI accelerators to advanced SoCs, modern ASICs are growing more complex each year. Verification remains the most time-consuming and resource-intensive phase of the development process. According to industry sources such as AnySilicon, ASIC … Read More
ASIC vs FPGA: What Engineers Need to Know
ASICs and FPGAs are both essential parts of modern hardware design – but it’s important to understand that they solve different problems at different points in the silicon lifecycle. Whether you’re prototyping new IP or delivering final production, choosing between … 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
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
ASIC Design & Verification Glossary (2025 Edition)
This glossary covers essential terms and concepts in ASIC design, System-on-Chip (SoC) development and functional verification. Whether you’re a seasoned design verification engineer used to working with EDA tools or a recent graduate engineer getting started with UVM and SystemVerilog, … Read More
What is UVM? A Beginner’s Guide to Universal Verification Methodology
At the core of our verification process lies the powerful Universal Verification Methodology (UVM). This industry-standard methodology empowers us to deliver exceptional quality and efficiency in design verification. By harnessing the standardized framework of UVM, we ensure thorough and reliable … Read More
Top Resources for ASIC Design & Verification Engineers (2025 Edition)
Searching for the Top Resources for ASIC Design & Verification Engineers? Whether you’re just getting started with ASIC design or you’re deep into verifying complex chips, staying up to date with the latest knowledge, tools and thought leadership is essential. … Read More