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
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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
Semiconductor Industry Milestones: 2025 Trends in ASIC Design & Verification
Semiconductor Industry Milestones 2025 As 2025 comes to a close, it’s an ideal time to reflect on the trends and developments that shaped the semiconductor industry this year. From advances in process technology to the rise of chiplet architectures and … Read More
Kickstart Your Microelectronics Career: Tyndall Summer Fellowships
Applications close: Friday 31st January 2026. Apply now via Tyndall National Institute. Kickstart Your Microelectronics Career in 2026 with Tyndall National Institute Semiconductor Summer Fellowships Are you an Irish STEM student planning a career in semiconductors or ASIC design/verification? The … Read More
Semiconductor News: November 2025 Roundup
Semiconductor News & Industry Developments Stay ahead in semiconductors with our November 2025 roundup. From AI-driven chip design and quantum ASIC developments to breakthroughs in verification and photonics, this edition highlights key industry moves, technical insights and must-watch videos. ChipAgents … Read More
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
Cadence Acquires ChipStack to Accelerate AI-Powered Chip Verification
Cadence Design Systems has announced it will acquire ChipStack, a startup specialising in agentic AI solutions for chip verification. This acquisition strengthens Cadence’s AI-driven design and verification offerings. As a result, engineers can expect accelerated workflows and improved productivity across … Read More
2026 International Semiconductor Events Calendar
2026 International Semiconductor Events Calendar: In-Person Events The semiconductor industry evolves quickly – and so too does the global events landscape. New conferences, technical symposiums and virtual learning sessions continue to be announced regularly as chipmakers, EDA providers and research … Read More