➀ Electron Beam Probing (EBP) has become a powerful method for security analyzing of sub-7nm ICs. ➁ It offers better spatial resolution than optical probing and is suitable for sub-7nm flip-chips and advanced 3D architectures. ➂ The research focuses on the importance of EBP in failure analysis and hardware assurance.

➀ The complexity of IC design due to the rise of IoT, image sensors, and 3DICs; ➁ Challenges in resistance extraction for non-Manhattan routing and unconventional shapes; ➂ The importance of accurate resistance extraction for design reliability and evolving fracturing techniques.

➀ Tobias Ludwig discusses his journey in electronic design automation and the founding of LUBIS EDA; ➁ The challenges and inefficiencies in traditional formal verification processes; ➂ LUBIS EDA's innovative approach to automating and simplifying formal verification using AI techniques.

➀ TSMC's 3DBlox framework addresses complexities in 3DIC design; ➁ Innovations in 2024 focus on simplifying 3D design challenges; ➂ TSMC's strategies for managing electrical and physical constraints in 3DIC systems.

➀ The complexity of SoC designs continues to rise, making RDC verification challenging; ➁ Data analytics techniques can automate RDC verification, reducing manual analysis and improving efficiency; ➂ Case study shows a significant reduction in RDC violations through data-driven analysis.

➀ LPKF refutes Philoptics' claims about its TGV technology; ➁ Philoptics alleged LPKF's technology offers limited hole sizes; ➂ LPKF disputes Philoptics' claim of technological superiority.

1. The rapid growth of AI and 5G technologies is driving the evolution of the chip industry, particularly in SoC design. 2. Prototyping, especially FPGA-based, has become essential for verifying complex SoCs due to its speed and cost-effectiveness. 3. Major EDA companies like Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens EDA have entered the prototyping market, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in SoC designs.

1. The evolution of #61DAC sees traditional EDA companies like Cadence and Synopsys downsizing their presence, while new entrants like Altair are gaining momentum. 2. Altair, with its comprehensive solutions in simulation, AI, HPC, and data analytics, is poised to become a key anchor tenant at DAC. 3. Altair's strategy includes continuous growth through acquisitions and partnerships, positioning itself as a leader in the electronics systems market.

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. Agnisys, a leader in hardware design and verification automation, is set to make a significant impact at DAC 2024 with various engaging activities. 2. The company is sponsoring 'I LOVE DAC' and offering 44 promo codes for premium Engineering Tracks. 3. Agnisys is hosting a design contest featuring its IDS-NG tool, showcasing its efficiency in digital design.

➀ Tanaka claims to have developed the world's first bulk platinum with controlled crystal grain size in the nano scale; ➁ This new technology enables the development of pure platinum with 99.9% or higher purity, offering 10 times the hardness and 4 times the strength of typical platinum materials; ➂ The developed platinum has unique properties due to its high density of small-angle grain boundaries, large-angle grain boundaries, dislocations, and other lattice defects, which may lead to its application in various industries.

➀ Siemens integrates AI into its design tools to enhance the design experience; ➁ The unified platform combines Xpedition, Hyperlynx, and PADS Professional with AI capabilities and cloud connectivity; ➂ The platform aims to address the skills shortage in design and to foster collaboration and adaptability.

➀ STMicroelectronics has opened a power design and industrialisation centre in Pisa, Italy; ➁ The centre includes a test laboratory and is a collaboration with the University of Pisa; ➂ The goal is to have approximately 40 people working on power and mixed-signal design and industrialisation.

➀ Nvidia surpasses Apple in market capitalization for the second time this year; ➁ Nvidia's market cap surged by 214% in one year; ➂ Nvidia's focus on AI and GPU sales drives its growth; ➃ AMD's CDNA3-based MI325X and CDNA4-based MI355X could challenge Nvidia's market dominance.

➀ Introducing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer at an affordable price; ➁ Review highlights fast print speeds and excellent quality; ➂ Special discount available on Elegoo's website

➀ President Trump's victory could be bad for Intel's turnaround if the Chips Act is repealed; ➁ Trump's criticism of the chip deal and his support for tariffs as an alternative; ➃ The potential repeal of the Chips Act by House Speaker Mike Johnson; ➄ The importance of a domestic US source for leading-edge chips and Intel's role in this; ➅ The two courses of action for the Americans: granting Intel full funding or using military influence.

➀ Cadence's AI-driven chip design tools offer performance gains equivalent to a process node upgrade; ➁ AI tools provide significant PPA improvements and productivity boosts; ➂ Cadence applies its own solutions internally to enhance its Palladium processors.

➀ Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed new nanocomposite films from starch, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials; ➁ The films are made from abundant natural polymer starch and highly conductive MXene, with potential applications in electronics and sensing; ➂ The nanocomposites can be tailored for various uses, including wearable technology and healthcare, and are biodegradable.

➀ Altium Discover addresses the challenges of the semiconductor and electronics industry with a cloud-based solution that connects manufacturers, distributors, and developers; ➁ It streamlines the supply chain and empowers vendors and distributors through design-win registration; ➂ The platform manages digital rights and accelerates time-to-market for product manufacturers, fostering a connected future for the electronics industry.