Design & Verification

Best On-Demand Semiconductor Webinars for Engineers (2025)

Staying ahead in semiconductor design means constantly learning – but not everyone has time for live events. This curated list brings together some of the best on-demand technical webinars from leading EDA vendors and semiconductor experts. ASIC & RTL Design Sharpen your … Read More

ASIC Design & Verification Research (2025): Technical Papers to Add to Your Reading List

Keeping up with the latest ASIC design and verification research can be overwhelming. From AI-driven automation and LLM-assisted RTL generation to high-throughput architectures and advanced security frameworks, 2025 has delivered remarkable breakthroughs. To save you time, we’ve curated some of … Read More

Stay Ahead in Semiconductors: Best YouTube Channels for ASIC Engineers

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

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