In this article, we’ll discuss the PUF or physically unclonable function and how it boosts hardware security in ICs.
4 days ago by Jake Hertz
Pushing technological limitations to extremes can cause benefits beyond its original scope. Looking back at past space technology, it is clear the effects they have had here on Earth.
May 19, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
Die stacking is becoming more commonplace with Samsung Electronics' next-generation 2.5D advanced package technology.
May 10, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
In an announcement clearly intended to draw in engineers and laymen alike, IBM heralds the arrival of tiny 2 nm chips with 50 billion transistors apiece and the heir apparent to the age of FinFETs.
May 06, 2021 by Kate Smith
Two years after releasing the "world's largest computer chip," AI computing startup Cerebras Systems is upping the transistor punch from 1.2 trillion to 2.6 trillion.
April 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz
In this series of articles, we’ll discuss one of the fundamental building blocks of analog IC design: the switched-capacitor circuit.
April 21, 2021 by Jake Hertz
This year alone, Cadence has acquired both Pointwise and NUMECA, two companies specializing in multi-physics simulations and specifically computational fluid dynamics. How might this focus reflect Cadence's EDA strategy?
April 18, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Intel has released a new processor for data center applications. How does this new x86 processor look compared to other processor advancements?
April 16, 2021 by Rushi Patel
In the nanometer era, IC complexity grows faster than die areas. EDA companies are stepping up with tools to streamline physical verification.
April 14, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.
ADAS innovation happens at the chip level. Here are the big-name players honing in on autonomous SoCs to advance the possibility of self-driving cars.
April 08, 2021 by Luke James
GlobalFoundries, SK Hynix, and Intel have all announced plans to either break ground on new manufacturing plants or expand existing operations.
April 04, 2021 by Luke James
The European Commission has set an ambitious target: to double last year's production of computer chips in the European Union by 2030.
March 30, 2021 by Luke James
Renesas has released three new ICs in its communication timing portfolio to help alleviate the burden of 5G timing constraints.
March 25, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Intel veteran Uri Frank has been hired by Google as its new VP of engineering for server chip design. What does this mean for Google's custom silicon?
March 24, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Keeping up with Moore's law at semiconductor fabs is not only an economic struggle. It's an issue of process control technology, too.
March 17, 2021 by Jake Hertz
In an effort to solidify its European presence and expand wireless technologies, Apple will soon break ground on a new silicon design center in Germany.
March 17, 2021 by Luke James
Scientists at the Terasaki Institute have put their own spin on organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) to improve the performance in wearable health devices.
March 12, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Companies like Sony and OmniVision continue to develop advanced CMOS image sensors, while the Emmys pay respect to Kodak as one of the forerunners in digital imaging.
March 11, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Cryptocurrency mining has only surged in popularity heading into 2021. Like many other industries, the mining sector is now facing the repercussions of global chip shortages, notably in China.
March 10, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau
The DoD is partnering with companies like IBM, Microsoft, Intel, and most recently Synopsys to speed microelectronic innovation within the government.
March 08, 2021 by Luke James
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