Semiconductor News Roundup: October 2026 October has brought further developments in AI-driven chip design, custom silicon and semiconductor verification. EDA vendors are expanding agentic AI capabilities, hyperscalers are investing in specialised processors and networking hardware, and industry discussions are increasingly … Read More
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Semiconductor & Microelectronics Events in Europe: November 2026
The final stretch of 2026 brings a range of conferences, technical webinars and industry events for engineers working across the semiconductor sector. From design verification (DV) and functional verification to FPGA development, ASIC design and emerging technologies, November offers several … Read More
Accellera Approves Functional Safety Language Standard 1.0
Accellera Systems Initiative has approved Functional Safety Language (FSL) Standard 1.0 for release. The new standard provides a common way to capture, exchange and reuse functional safety data throughout electronic systems development. Announced on 21 October 2026, the release addresses … Read More
Ericsson’s Athlone R&D Investment and Ireland’s Silicon Island Strategy
Ericsson has announced plans to relocate its Athlone research and development (R&D) headquarters to a new purpose-built facility on the IDA Ireland campus. The move reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to Ireland and highlights Athlone’s role in developing advanced telecommunications … Read More
Q4 Semiconductor & ASIC Events Guide: Ireland & Europe 2026
The final quarter of 2026 brings a strong programme of semiconductor, ASIC design, verification, EDA and microelectronics events across Ireland and Europe. From technical conferences and industry meetings to semiconductor training and advanced packaging workshops, Q4 offers opportunities for engineers, … Read More
Semiconductor News Roundup: September 2026
Semiconductor News Roundup: September 2026 September 2026 brought further developments across the semiconductor industry, from ASIC design and verification to AI-assisted engineering, advanced packaging and EDA. This month’s semiconductor news roundup highlights key industry developments, including new AI-driven verification tools, … Read More
IEEE Day 2026: Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow
IEEE Day 2026 takes place on Tuesday, 6 October, bringing engineers, researchers, students and technology professionals together to recognise the role of collaboration and innovation in advancing technology. What is IEEE Day? IEEE Day is an annual celebration of the … Read More
Semiconductor News Roundup: August 2026
August 2026 brought a wide range of developments across the semiconductor industry, from AI-driven chip design and custom silicon to new memory architectures, hardware security and verification. This semiconductor news roundup brings together key industry announcements, technical research and upcoming … Read More
15 Best YouTube Channels for Semiconductor Engineers in 2026
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
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