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
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Semiconductor Events Calendar 2026: The Must-Attend Industry Events for the Rest of the Year
Planning your calendar for the rest of 2026? This semiconductor event guide for 2026 highlights some of the most important conferences, expos and technical gatherings still to come this year. Whether you work in ASIC design, verification, embedded systems, FPGA … Read More
Ireland’s National Semiconductor Institute Confirms Major Expansion Plans
Ireland’s semiconductor plans received a promising boost this with with government approval for a significant expansion of the Tyndall National Institute – a move that strengthens the country’s long-term position within the global semiconductor ecosystem. Backed by more then €100 … 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
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
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