Semiconductor News Roundup: October 2026 October has brought further developments in AI-driven chip design, custom silicon and semiconductor verification. EDA vendors are expanding agentic AI capabilities, hyperscalers are investing in specialised processors and networking hardware, and industry discussions are increasingly … Read More
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Q4 Semiconductor & ASIC Events Guide: Ireland & Europe 2026
The final quarter of 2026 brings a strong programme of semiconductor, ASIC design, verification, EDA and microelectronics events across Ireland and Europe. From technical conferences and industry meetings to semiconductor training and advanced packaging workshops, Q4 offers opportunities for engineers, … Read More
Semiconductor News Roundup: September 2026
Semiconductor News Roundup: September 2026 September 2026 brought further developments across the semiconductor industry, from ASIC design and verification to AI-assisted engineering, advanced packaging and EDA. This month’s semiconductor news roundup highlights key industry developments, including new AI-driven verification tools, … Read More
IEEE Day 2026: Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow
IEEE Day 2026 takes place on Tuesday, 6 October, bringing engineers, researchers, students and technology professionals together to recognise the role of collaboration and innovation in advancing technology. What is IEEE Day? IEEE Day is an annual celebration of the … Read More
Verification Futures USA 2026: What to Expect from the Austin and San Jose Events
The Verification & Semiconductor Futures USA 2026 conference series is coming to the United States this October, bringing together design verification engineers, semiconductor professionals, researchers and technology providers for two one-day events in Austin and San Jose. The 2026 programme places particular … Read More
Semiconductor News Roundup: August 2026
August 2026 brought a wide range of developments across the semiconductor industry, from AI-driven chip design and custom silicon to new memory architectures, hardware security and verification. This semiconductor news roundup brings together key industry announcements, technical research and upcoming … Read More
15 Best YouTube Channels for Semiconductor Engineers in 2026
From new process nodes and AI accelerators to evolving verification methodologies, keeping up with the latest developments in semiconductors requires continuous learning. While books, technical papers and formal training remain essential, YouTube has become a valuable resource for engineers. There … Read More
Synopsys Showcases AI-Powered Engineering at DAC 2026
Synopsys Showcases AI-Powered Engineering at DAC 2026 At this year’s DAC Chips to Systems Conference, Synopsys unveiled new AI-powered engineering capabilities that demonstrate how autonomous workflows and intelligent automation are reshaping semiconductor design and verification. The announcements build on the … Read More
AMD Instinct MI455X: Multi-Die Design, ZeBu Emulation and Advanced ASIC Verification
The launch of the AMD Instinct™ MI455X GPU at AMD Advancing AI 2026 demonstrates how AI accelerator development is increasingly dependent on advanced multi-die design, emulation and verification technologies. To support the development of its latest GPU, AMD leveraged Synopsys’ … Read More
Intel Ireland Investment: €5 Billion Boost for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Intel Ireland Investment: €5 Billion Boost for Semiconductor Manufacturing Intel has announced a €5 billion investment to expand its Leixlip campus in County Kildare. The investment will increase production capacity for advanced chips used in AI, cloud computing and high-performance computing, further … Read More