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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

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

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

Semiconductor News September 2025 Roundup

Semiconductor News: September 2025 Roundup

Strategic Partnerships and Semiconductor Innovation From OpenAI’s rumoured chip venture to a 3DIC test chip tape-out by Alchip and new university chip design initiatives, September 2025 was packed with developments across the semiconductor world. We’ve curated the month’s most relevant … Read More

Top Semiconductor News – July 2025: 2nm Milestones, Strategic Mergers & More

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

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

Silicon Island – From Fields to Fabs: Ireland’s National Chips Strategy Takes Root

Welcome to Silicon Island – Ireland’s National Semiconductor Strategy The strategy was officially launched at the Tyndall National Institute in Cork by Peter Burke, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. As Ireland’s national institute for semiconductors, Tyndall plays a … Read More

TSMC Achieves New Milestone With 60% Yield in Successful 2nm Trial Production

TSMC has made a major breakthrough in advanced semiconductor manufacturing with its 2nm technology. The company achieved a reported 60% yield in a recent trial production run, bringing it closer to full-scale volume production. According to details shared at IEDM 2024, TSMC’s N2 technology promises a 30% power improvement and 15% performance gain over the precious 3nm node. Optimized for AI, mobile and HPC applications, this technology delivers significant advantages for chip designers, including increased performance, higher density, reduced power consumption and advanced power management capabilities. … Read More