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
Design & Verification

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

ASIC Design for IoT: Unlocking the Future of Connected Solutions with Custom Silicon
Celebrating World IoT Day with a closer look at the custom chips powering tomorrow’s connected world. World IoT Day 2025 April 9 marked World IoT Day, a global celebration of innovation in the Internet of Things. From smart home systems … Read More

What is an ASIC? A Beginner’s Guide to Application-Specific Integrated Circuits
What is an ASIC? An Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) is a semiconductor chip designed for a specific task or application. Unlike general-purpose processors, which can handle a wide range of functions, ASICs are custom-built to optimize performance, efficiency and power … Read More