From industry leading acquisitions to new 2nm platforms, July was full of major semiconductor announcements across design, verification, packaging and compute. Whether you’re tracking industry acquisitions, design tool updates or emerging materials, this monthly roundup highlights the key developments – … Read More
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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

Synopsys Completes Ansys Acquisition: What is Means for Design and Verification Teams
On July 17, 2025, Synopsys officially completed its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, cemeting one of the most significant mergers in the history of electronic design automation (EDA). First announced in January 2024, the deal unites two global leaders – … Read More

Semiconductor News Roundup: Industry Highlights (May – July 2025)
Welcome to the first edition of our Semiconductor News Roundup! In an ever-evolving industry, this is your essential summary of the latest updates in chip design, verification and semiconductor innovation. This edition covers highlights from May to July 2025, including … Read More

Semiconductor Events Calendar: Q3 & Q4 2025
Planning your calendar for the second half of 2025? Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the latest EDA tool innovations, deepen your ASIC verification knowledge or connect with global semiconductor leaders, our calendar has got you covered. We’ve included … 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

Upcoming Semiconductor Events to Attend in North America (2025)
North America is home to some of the biggest and most influential semiconductor industry events on the global calendar. Our curated guide highlights key conferences, user group meetings and symposiums happening across the US throughout the rest of 2025. Whether … 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

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