➀ The increasing complexity of chip design requires efficient resource management; ➁ AI-based technologies are crucial for optimizing processes; ➂ INNOVA's PDM tool helps predict and manage resource usage; ➃ The platform integrates project management, design flows, and resource optimization.

➀ MZ Technologies is addressing complex challenges in 2.5D and 3D IC design with advanced EDA software, GENIO; ➁ The company has announced a roadmap for GENIO with enhancements for 2025, focusing on thermal and mechanical stress issues; ➂ GENIO is designed to facilitate the design and optimization of complex IC systems.

➀ Silicon Creations achieves a significant milestone with over 1,000 licenses sold for its Fractional-N PLL IP; ➁ The technology offers versatile frequency synthesis capabilities, expanding its application potential; ➂ Deployed in various markets, the IP demonstrates adaptability across different applications.

➀ Sandeep Kumar discusses his extensive experience in technology and leadership positions in high-growth companies; ➁ L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd. focuses on designing smart semiconductor devices for global markets; ➂ The company addresses the technology transformation in sectors like mobility, industrial, and energy.

➀ SemiFive is expected to exceed $70 million in revenue after only five years of operation; ➁ The company is a Design Solution Partner (DSP) to Samsung Foundry; ➂ SemiFive offers its own SoC design platform to its fabless customers.

➀ The author discusses the importance of thorough chip design and analysis, highlighting the need for tools like Infinisim to prevent potential failures and maximize performance; ➁ Infinisim's co-founder and CTO, Dr. Zakir H. Syed, shares insights on how their technology addresses these challenges and the industry's tendency to accept suboptimal performance; ➂ The conversation emphasizes the strategic value of using advanced tools for chip design to enhance profitability and competitiveness.

ADTechnology collaborates with Samsung and Arm for AI chiplet development, enabling better performance and reduced costs through modular chip design.

1. The article compares careers in chip design and EDA, highlighting the author's transition from chip design to leading an Application Engineering team at Ansys. 2. It outlines the advantages of an EDA career, including technical exposure, cross-team collaboration, business acumen, work culture, and industry stability. 3. The future of EDA is seen as bright due to the increasing reliance on EDA tools in areas like AI and Machine Learning.

1. Verific Design Automation will host two AI EDA startups, Primis.ai and Silimate, at the 2024 Design Automation Conference, showcasing their use of AI in chip design. 2. Primis.ai offers a generative AI solution for chip design, enhancing productivity with natural language interfaces. 3. Silimate, backed by Y Combinator, provides real-time functional bug detection and PPA issue prediction for chip designers.