World Quantum Day 2026: 3 Essential Reads on Quantum Verification for Hardware Engineers Each year, World Quantum Day (April 14th) highlights the rapid progress being made in quantum science. Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen continued momentum across the … Read More
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Improve Your ASIC Verification Skills: Webinars for Semiconductor Engineers
Improve Your ASIC Verification Skills: Webinars for Semiconductor Engineers Staying current in ASIC verification is increasingly important as methodologies, tools, and design complexity continue to evolve. From established approaches like UVM and formal verification to newer areas such as AI-assisted … Read More
Verification Futures UK 2026: Agenda, Speakers and Free Registration Details
Verification Futures UK 2026 The Verification Futures UK 2026 conference will take place on 23 June 2026 at the University of Reading, bringing together verification engineers, EDA vendors and researchers for a full day of technical sessions and industry discussion. Available to attend both … 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
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
UVM in Ireland: Training & Resources for Verification Engineers
Why UVM Matters in Ireland Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) has been a cornerstone of ASIC and SoC development for more than a decade. While new tools and techniques continue to emerge, UVM remains the industry standard for building scalable, reusable … 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
NVIDIA and Synopsys Partner to Accelerate AI-Driven Design and Verification
Accelerating Verification with NVIDIA & Synopsys NVIDIA has announced a strategic multiyear partnership with Synopsys, starting with a $2 billion investment in the EDA leader. The collaboration combines NVIDIA’s GPU-accelerated computing and AI expertise with Synopsys’ engineering and verification platforms. … 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