➀ Global spending on 300mm fab equipment is expected to reach $400 billion from 2025 to 2027; ➁ The Biden-Harris Administration launched the National Semiconductor Technology Center’s Workforce Center of Excellence with $250 million investment; ➂ TSMC extended partnerships with EDA companies for AI-driven tools and advanced packaging technologies; ➃ Qualcomm is considering making an offer for Intel; ➄ The U.S. government awarded $123 million to Polar Semiconductor for sensor and power semiconductors; ➅ JEDEC published two new CXL standards and MIPI Alliance announced MIPI A-PHY v2.0; ➆ SK hynix started mass producing the first 12-layer, 36GB HBM3E; ➇ Google DeepMind released details on its AI method for designing chip layouts, AlphaChip.

➀ Shanghai Lixin Software Technology Co., Ltd., a high-tech enterprise, has completed a Series B round of financing exceeding 200 million RMB. The round was led by Hongtu Shanli, with additional investment from Pudong Sci-Tech Group, Guotong Venture Capital, CICC Capital, Shenzhen Venture Capital Group, Fujian Electronics, and other state-owned institutions. The funds will be used for product iteration and market promotion, aiming to create a trusted tool for digital design and help build a domestic semiconductor R&D ecosystem. ➁ The founder and chairman of Shanghai Lixin, Dr. Jianli Chen, has been focusing on EDA layout tool algorithm development since 2007. He has won numerous awards and is a member of the IEEE CEDA Electronic Design Automation Committee. ➂ Shanghai Lixin's core product is the EDA tool LePlace, which is based on an independent mathematical model and can efficiently handle the layout of hundreds of billions of transistors. The company aims to integrate with the entire design process of domestic advanced process chips and build a self-sufficient EDA ecosystem.

➀ Noise reduction is crucial in mixed-signal ASIC design; ➁ Floorplanning, I/O placement, pinout, and power stability are key design considerations; ➂ These aspects are essential for achieving successful noise reduction in ASIC designs.

➀ This research explores the potential of two-dimensional silk fibroin films in electronics; ➁ The study investigates the growth mechanisms of silk fibroin films and their interactions with substrates; ➂ The findings highlight silk fibroin's potential as a versatile biomaterial for electronic applications.

➀ Arrow Electronics showcased a range of tools, technologies, and kits at the 2024 Hannover Maker Faire; ➁ These offerings were aimed at fostering development within the maker community; ➂ The event aimed to support innovation and creativity among makers.

➀ Tesla's BEV market share dropped from 19% to 17% in the first five months of 2024; ➁ BYD is just one point behind Tesla at 16%; ➂ The BEV portfolio of legacy automakers like Volkswagen and Geely-Volvo stood at 7 and 8 percent, respectively.

➀ China's semiconductor industry is on the mend, emerging from a downturn; ➁ Over 30 projects are underway, covering various stages from signing to production; ➂ The projects include a wide range of areas such as EDA.

➀ Presto Engineering joins MEDICALPS cluster; ➁ Supports medical device innovations; ➂ Committed to understanding challenges and needs of medical device companies

➀ Faraday Technology Corporation introduces an advanced packaging coordinated platform for chiplet vertical disintegration; ➁ The platform integrates multiple vendors and multi-source chiplets; ➂ The platform offers core services of design, packaging, and production.

➀ AI is automating tedious tasks in semiconductor design; ➁ Enhancing creativity and enabling innovative chip architectures; ➂ Addressing the growing workforce gap in the industry.

➀ The Chinese EDA industry is optimistic about its future despite current challenges. ➁ China's industrial software, particularly EDA, faces significant 'neck-pinch' risks. ➂ The EDA market is dominated by American companies, with Chinese firms lagging significantly in market share and technology.

➀ Synopsys reported a 13% increase in revenue for Q3 2024, reaching $1.526 billion. ➁ The company expects a record full-year revenue with around 15% growth. ➂ Sassine Ghazi, CEO of Synopsys, attributed much of the growth to the increased use of AI in technology innovation.

➀ The global EDA industry has seen significant consolidation through mergers and acquisitions, with the top three companies dominating the market. ➁ China's EDA market is highly competitive with over 120 local companies, but lacks full-chain and advanced process support capabilities. ➂ Huada Empyrean, the leading Chinese EDA company, is focusing on six key areas: AI and EDA, Chiplet EDA, information security and EDA, digital twin and EDA, and IP, aiming to become a global top EDA company.

➀ The semiconductor industry is increasing silicon usage for AI problems; ➁ Ausdia is focusing on ensuring proper timing in chip functionality.

1. Altair announced the acquisition of Metrics Design Automation, a Canadian company specializing in finite element modelling software. 2. The acquisition includes DSim, a feature-based simulation tool that supports digital circuits and can be integrated with Altair's Silicon Debug Tools. 3. The cloud-based business model aims to make high-quality EDA design tools more affordable and accessible, potentially transforming the semiconductor space.

1. Accellera Systems Initiative has formed a new working group called the Federated Simulation Standard (FSS) focusing on the interoperability of simulators, models, and components. 2. The FSS working group aims to improve cross-industry collaboration and establish a standard and open infrastructure for interoperability. 3. This initiative reflects a shift in the industry's focus from chip to systems, emphasizing the need for a standardized and open infrastructure to support diverse models and simulators across different industries.

1. Sashi Obilisetty, Executive Director of R&D at Synopsys, received the Marie R. Pistilli Women in Engineering Achievement Award at DAC 2024. 2. The award honors individuals who have significantly contributed to advancing women in electronic design. 3. Obilisetty is recognized for her entrepreneurial achievements and her role in integrating AI into Synopsys' products.