Semiconductor News: May 2026 Roundup The semiconductor industry continues to move at full speed as AI infrastructure demand reshapes everything from chip design workflows to memory supply chains. May 2026 brought another wave of developments across EDA, AI silicon, verification, … Read More
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Silicon Island: Ireland’s Semiconductor Strategy – A Year On
From Strategy to Signals: What’s Changed Since Silicon Island Launched? When Ireland first unveiled its Silicon Island strategy in May 2025, it marked a significant shift in ambition for the country’s semiconductor sector. At the time, the strategy outlined a … Read More
From Smaller Transistors to Faster Systems: Huawei’s τ Law Explained
From Smaller Transistors to Faster Systems: Huawei’s τ Law Explained For decades, the semiconductor industry followed a simple formula for improving chip performance: make transistors smaller. This principle, widely known as Moore’s Law, helped drive the rapid evolution of smartphones, AI … Read More
10 Best Semiconductor Podcasts for Engineers in 2026
10 Best Semiconductor Podcasts for Engineers in 2026 The semiconductor industry evolves at a relentless pace. New process nodes, AI-driven demand, chiplet architectures and shifting geopolitics are constantly reshaping how chips are designed and manufactured. Podcasts offer a simple way … Read More
Accellera Approves CDC/RDC Standard 1.0 for Release
On March 2nd 2026, Accellera Systems Initiative announced it has approved the Standard for IP Abstraction for Clock and Reset Domain Crossing Integration 1.0 for release and is now available for download. The new specification introduces a vendor-neutral mechanism for … Read More
Autonomous Driving and Software-Defined Vehicles: Insights from EE Times Automotive Tech Forum 2026
Autonomous Driving and Software-Defined Vehicles: Insights from EE Times Automotive Tech Forum 2026 While electrification continues to reshape vehicle platforms, the real architectural shift in automotive is unfolding in autonomy and software-defined systems. At the EE Times Automotive Tech Forum … Read More
Ireland Launches Europe’s First Master’s in Circuit Design to Strengthen Semiconductor Talent
Ireland Launches Europe’s First Master’s in Circuit Design to Strengthen Semiconductor Talent Ireland has made major progress in its Silicon Island plans to strengthen the national semiconductor ecosystem with the launch of Europe’s first dedicated Master’s in Circuit Design. Announced … Read More
Cadence Unveils Chipstack AI Agentic Workflow for Design and Verification
Cadence ChipStack AI Super Agent Targets Front-End Design and Verification Cadence Design Systems has announced the launch of its ChipStack AI Super Agent, an agentic AI workflow designed to automate and accelerate front-end chip design and verification tasks. Announced on 10 February … Read More
Semiconductor News: January 2026 Roundup
Semiconductor News & Industry Developments The semiconductor industry continues to move at pace, with January 2026 bringing major announcements across AI compute, advanced process nodes, EDA tools and regional investment. In this roundup, we highlight the most important semiconductor news … Read More
Semiconductor News: December 2025 Roundup
Semiconductor News & Industry Developments December closed out 2025 with a strong mix of design breakthroughs and strategic partnerships across the semiconductor ecosystem. From hyperscaler AI infrastructure and advanced memory research to new design hubs and talent initiatives, this month’s … Read More