Recent #EDA news in the semiconductor industry

10 days ago

➀ Perforce IPLM centralizes semiconductor IP management, replacing fragmented methods with unified frameworks and enabling efficient design reuse through metadata tracking.

➁ The platform integrates hardware/software workflows, partners with Siemens for cross-domain synergy, and emphasizes global scalability with compliance controls.

➂ Future enhancements focus on AI-driven design assistance, streamlined CI/CD-EDA tool integration, and intuitive user interfaces to meet evolving industry demands.

PerforceEDAIP Management
11 days ago

➀ Historically, chip documentation was manually updated, leading to inconsistencies between specifications and implementation;

➁ AMIQ EDA's Specador uses AI to auto-generate documentation from RTL code, supporting multiple hardware languages and integrating with DVT IDE;

➂ It ensures real-time synchronization between code and documentation, significantly reducing human effort and errors.

EDAAIsoftware
14 days ago

➀ Synopsys speed adapters enable high-fidelity system validation by integrating real hardware with emulation, uncovering critical RTL flaws invisible in virtual models;

➁ Physical layer testing via speed adapters reduced PHY programming/training time from months to weeks, improving PCIe Gen5 and UFS interface compliance;

➂ System Validation Server (SVS) exposed PCIe configuration bugs missed by legacy ICE solutions, preventing costly silicon re-spins.

SynopsysICEEDA
26 days ago

➀ SCH Coating Solutions introduces ProShield ESD, a next-generation ESD flooring solution using filler-free, intrinsically conductive polymers (ICPs) for stable and uniform static dissipation;

➁ The technology replaces traditional filler-dependent methods, offering durable, maintenance-free protection with precise resistivity control and compatibility across diverse surfaces;

➂ Adopted in industries like electronics, semiconductors, and cleanrooms, it enhances safety, reduces long-term costs, and supports smart manufacturing with future-ready upgrades like EMI shielding integration.

SCH Coating SolutionssemiconductorEDA
26 days ago

➀ Silvaco's webinar detailed GaN HEMT design using TCAD tools to model polarization effects and optimize device performance parameters;

➁ The Victory tool suite enables process simulation, machine learning-driven analytics, and SPICE model generation for vertical/lateral GaN structures;

➂ Applications span power electronics markets with validation from ST Microelectronics and Fraunhofer ISIT through digital twin methodologies.

GaNEDASEMiconductor
28 days ago

➀ Min Pulse Width (MPW) checks are critical for preventing logic errors and metastability in sub-5nm designs, requiring robust Static Timing Analysis (STA) that accounts for waveform degradation, crosstalk, and process variations.

➁ Duty cycle degradation in clock networks, influenced by RC filtering, asymmetric rise/fall delays, and PVT effects, must be mitigated through precise clock tree synthesis and jitter modeling during timing signoff.

➂ Proactive strategies to fix MPW violations include optimizing clock network integrity, adjusting PLL placement, and implementing early MPW checks during the synthesis phase to avoid costly silicon re-spins.

3nmSEMiconductorEDA
about 1 month ago

➀ Bronco AI develops AI-driven agents for design verification (DV) debugging, automating failure analysis across waveforms, logs, RTL/UVM, and specifications to reduce manual effort for engineers;

➁ The company specifically targets the critical bottleneck of DV debugging in chip development, alleviating overloaded experts and enabling teams to accelerate time-to-market;

➂ Unlike competitors focused on general AI tasks, Bronco prioritizes complex DV debug scenarios, leveraging generative AI to operate at multiple abstraction levels while ensuring on-premise data security.

EDAAISEMiconductor
about 1 month ago

➀ DesignSpark PCB is a free, professional-grade tool enabling seamless circuit design to PCB layout, catering to engineers, educators, and hobbyists alike;

➁ The latest version (DesignSpark PCB 13) offers enhanced precision with features like centered component origins and improved graphics;

➂ Its intuitive interface, unlimited design capabilities, and integration with RS Components' library simplify PCB creation without cost barriers.

EDAPCBSoftware
about 1 month ago

➀ Synopsys demonstrated AI-driven end-to-end solutions for chip development at the AI Infra Summit 2025, addressing energy efficiency, design acceleration, and verification demands.

➁ AI-guided EDA tools reduce chip design time by up to 40% and optimize power consumption via techniques like ML-based synthesis and 3D chiplet integration.

➂ Hardware-assisted verification platforms (ZeBu, HAPS) enable quadrillion-cycle testing for complex datacenter chips, supported by collaborations with NVIDIA, AMD, and cloud providers.

SynopsysAI chipEDA
about 1 month ago

➀ The paper proposes a neurosymbolic approach (NSG) combining neural networks with symbolic static analysis to improve automated Java code generation, achieving 86% syntax correctness and 40% code similarity without relying on large language models;

➀ Cadence experts highlight how NSG integrates compiler-like symbol tables during training, addressing weaknesses of LLMs in generating semantically valid code;

➁ The method shows promise for semiconductor verification by enforcing strict language rules in EDA tools, outperforming GPT-3 and CodeGPT in code accuracy.

CadenceEDAsoftware
about 1 month ago

➀ CircuitMaker is a free PCB design tool offering professional features like 16-layer support, 3D visualization, and collaborative cloud-based workflows, powered by Altium's engine;

➁ The 2.3.0 update introduced KiCAD/P-CAD import, Nexar API component search, and integration with Autodesk Fusion 360 via Altium CoDesigner;

➂ While praised for accessibility and community focus, it lacks local file storage and has limited compatibility with non-Altium formats.

EDAPCBSoftware
about 1 month ago

➀ LibrePCB is a free, open-source EDA tool integrating schematic design, PCB layout, and manufacturing file export, tailored for makers, students, and small teams;

➁ Key features include a modular library system, real-time design rule checks, cross-platform compatibility, and direct manufacturing integration, with version 1.3.0 offering enhanced KiCad compatibility and HTML BOM exports;

➂ Fully licensed under GNU GPLv3 with no hidden costs, it prioritizes accessibility and community-driven development, with major UI and functionality upgrades planned for LibrePCB 2.0.

EDASoftwareopen source
about 1 month ago

➀ Arteris announced that NanoXplore licensed its FlexGen NoC IP to develop radiation-hardened FPGA SoCs for space applications, addressing reliability and performance challenges;

➁ The FlexGen IP enables scalable and high-efficiency system-on-chip designs, critical for spacecraft and satellites requiring radiation tolerance;

➂ This collaboration strengthens Arteris' presence in aerospace semiconductors and supports NanoXplore's expansion of space-grade computing solutions.

EDAHPCsemiconductor
about 1 month ago

➀ Siemens Digital Industries Software launched Tessent AnalogTest, an automated DFT solution that reduces analog circuit testing time from months to days by generating digital test patterns and minimal-impact DFT circuitry;

➁ The software achieves >90% defect coverage verification within hours using cost-effective digital ATE, replacing expensive mixed-signal testers, and aligns with IEEE P2427/P1687.2 standards for functional safety and parametric testing;

➂ Early partners are already utilizing the solution, with general availability planned for December 2025, promising accelerated time-to-market and up to 100x faster tests compared to traditional methods.

EDASiemenssemiconductor
about 2 months ago

➀ Altium Designer provides a unified PCB design platform integrating schematic design, 3D layout, SPICE simulation, and manufacturing file generation;

➁ The software offers academic licenses for students but requires paid subscriptions for professional/commercial use;

➂ Unique features include cloud collaboration via Altium 365, multi-board support, and Windows-exclusive operation.

EDAPCBSoftware
about 2 months ago

➀ Microelectronics focuses on designing and fabricating miniature electronic components and integrated circuits (ICs) enabling modern systems like AI accelerators, EVs, and IoT devices;

➁ Key processes include photolithography, materials innovation (Si, GaN, SiC), and trends like heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging to overcome Moore's Law limitations;

➂ Industry challenges include rising fab costs, supply-chain resilience, and talent gaps, with future advancements expected in chiplet ecosystems and wide-bandgap semiconductor scaling.

EDAHPCsemiconductor