➀ Introduces the book *Designing Electronics That Work*, a practical guide for designing and manufacturing electronics;

➁ Targets hobbyists, graduates, and professionals, aiming to save time and costs in the development process;

➂ Available exclusively to registered users, requiring a quick sign-up or login for access.

➀ Yole Group predicts China will dominate global semiconductor foundry capacity by 2030, reaching 30% share despite US sanctions;

➁ China's wafer production surged to 8.85M/month in 2024, with 18 new fabs like Huahong Semiconductor driving growth;

➂ The US relies heavily on imports (57% demand vs. 10% production), but ongoing TSMC/Intel projects and tech export controls add uncertainty to China's advanced chip ambitions.

➀ Siemens introduced generative and agentic AI capabilities across its EDA portfolio, enhancing semiconductor and PCB design tools including Aprisa, Calibre, and Solido.

➁ Aprisa AI improves productivity by 10x, speeds tapeout time by 3x, and boosts PPA metrics by 10%, while Calibre Vision AI halves violation resolution time with intelligent clustering.

➂ The AI system offers open, customizable workflows with multi-LLM support, prioritizing data control for users, and is now available for early access across Siemens' EDA tools.

➀ Jitter is identified as a critical yet underappreciated metric for evaluating PDN quality, particularly impacting DDR interfaces by limiting timing margins;

➁ A simulation methodology using 3D EM solvers and VHDL-AMS models is proposed to quantify PDN-induced jitter, enabling comparisons of decoupling capacitor configurations;

➂ Results reveal that flatter PDN impedance profiles outperform designs with lower impedance in reducing jitter, challenging traditional PDN optimization strategies.

➀ Arteris won the 'AI Engineering Innovation Award' at the 2025 AI Breakthrough Awards for its system IP technology;

➁ The company was recognized for accelerating AI chip design and SoC creation to meet growing compute demands;

➂ This award highlights Arteris' leadership in enabling AI hardware advancements through interconnect solutions.

➀ Apple's Senior VP Johny Srouji announced the use of generative AI in chip design via EDA tools, aiming to accelerate development cycles；

➀ Apple's shift to in-house Silicon (M-series) transformed consumer computing, relying on industry collaborations with EDA leaders Cadence and Synopsys；

➂ Global tech firms like NVIDIA invest in AI infrastructure, highlighting AI's pivotal role in industrial innovation.

➀ The article lists 20 diverse MATLAB project ideas spanning image processing, audio compression, robotics, and artificial intelligence;

➁ Projects include vehicle number plate detection, neural network simulations, antenna design, and real-time face detection for educational and industrial applications;

➂ Each project includes practical implementation guidance with code examples, emphasizing MATLAB's versatility in electronics and signal processing domains.

➀ Access to Synopsys and Cadence's EDA platforms resumed in China after Trump-Xi call;

➁ Uncertain if temporary reprieve or policy shift, as Chinese firms test domestic EDA like Empyrean;

➂ Previous U.S. ban exposed China's dependence on foreign tools for advanced nodes beyond 7nm.

➀ Dr. Costanza Lucia Manganelli has been appointed to lead IHP's new Junior Research Group 'Computational Materials Engineering,' focusing on the MODoMAT project to develop a modeling platform for semiconductor materials;

➁ The project integrates mechanical, optical, and electrical properties of materials to optimize device performance, reduce costs, and accelerate development for applications in power electronics, quantum computing, and autonomous driving;

➂ Supported by IHP's internal program for young researchers, the group aims to bridge experimental and theoretical research while transitioning to third-party funding in later stages.

➀ U.S. bans EDA software exports to China, blocking updates for Synopsys/Cadence users;

➁ Xiaomi (3nm XRing 01 SoC), Lenovo and Bitmain's advanced chip designs impacted;

➂ Chinese EDA tools (Empyrean/Primarius/Semitronix) lag in cutting-edge nodes but advance in localization.

➀ The article highlights the importance of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) in aligning PCB designs with fabrication capabilities, including adjustments to trace spacing, solder mask clearances, and pad shapes;

➁ It emphasizes ECAD-MCAD collaboration to address mechanical constraints and ensure seamless integration of PCB assemblies with enclosures;

➂ Simulation and iterative design refinements are crucial for validating performance and reliability under real-world conditions.

➀ The article introduces LabVIEW as a powerful graphical programming tool for simulating analog (AM, FM) and digital modulation techniques (ASK, FSK, PSK), enabling real-time visualization of communication systems;

➁ Detailed block diagrams and mathematical expressions of AM, FM, and PM are explained alongside LabVIEW simulation implementations, showcasing parameter adjustments and waveform results;

➂ LabVIEW's interactive environment is highlighted as an effective educational tool for students and engineers to understand modulation principles and applications in wireless, broadcasting, and telemetry.

➀ U.S. President Trump imposed a ban on the sale of EDA tools to China, impacting semiconductor industry relations;

➁ SCI Semiconductor secured £2.5 million funding for developing a secure microcontroller based on the 'Cheri' architecture, backed by Microsoft and Google, which enhances hardware security through metadata-bound memory pointers;

➂ iSpace EUROPE plans to deliver a UNESCO cultural heritage payload, the "Memory Disc V3," to the Moon via a lunar micro-rover, symbolizing a modern Rosetta Stone mission.

➀ EnSilica, a mixed-signal ASIC specialist, established a new engineering hub in Cambridge and recruited six engineers (including four PhD holders), expanding its global workforce to 190;

➁ The expansion strengthens its mmWave/RF IC design capabilities to meet rising customer demand in satellite and communications markets;

➂ Supported by UK Space Agency funding and contract wins, the move aims to attract talent and capitalize on growth opportunities.

➀ Siemens Digital Industries Software announces acquisition of Excellicon, a specialist in timing constraints software for chip design;

➁ The deal aims to enhance power, performance, and area (PPA) optimization in Siemens' EDA tools, accelerate design closure, and improve workflow efficiency;

➂ Excellicon's timing constraint management technology will integrate with Siemens' Questa, Tessent, and other platforms to strengthen verification and implementation processes.

➀ Fraunhofer IST introduces new simulation approaches to integrate numerical modeling into industrial practice, reducing physical tests and optimizing processes like vacuum coating and water treatment;

➁ The institute utilizes a proprietary PICMC/DSMC solver and CFD methods for plasma and gas flow simulations, aiming to democratize simulation access for non-experts;

➂ Future plans include AI integration, data-driven modeling, and talent development through academic courses to advance digital twins and sustainable industrial processes.

➀ The Elektra Awards 2025, organized by Electronics Weekly, are now open for entries, celebrating innovation in the electronics industry and recognizing excellence across sectors;

➁ New categories for 2025 include the Entrepreneurial Star (under 35) and Neurodiversity Product Design Award, focusing on young entrepreneurs and inclusive product development;

➂ Submissions are free and judged by industry professionals, with entries closing on 13 June 2025, and the awards ceremony scheduled for 9 December in London.

➀ The acatech Impuls report advocates for open-source chip design tools to reduce dependencies on proprietary systems dominated by U.S. firms, enhance Europe's digital sovereignty, and accelerate semiconductor innovation;

➀ Open-source tools are highlighted as critical for specialized applications (e.g., quantum computing) and fostering SME/startup participation, while lowering barriers for academic research and talent development;

➂ The report calls for a unified European semiconductor strategy, including platforms to integrate open-source tools into industrial workflows and adapt policies to evolving geopolitical challenges.

➀ Siemens and Intel Foundry certify Calibre nmPlatform and Solido tools for Intel 18A PDK, enabling early design work and IP development;

➁ A reference workflow for EMIB-T and EMIB technologies using Siemens' 3D IC tools is established, supporting design exploration;

➂ Siemens joins the Intel Foundry Accelerator Chiplet Alliance to advance multi-die interconnect solutions.

➀ The article introduces a frequency-dependent switch model designed for PSpice simulation, enabling accurate analysis of AC power circuits;

➁ It demonstrates the switch's operation in multiple circuit configurations (e.g., 1700Hz and 150Hz) using PSpice's Laplace-based behavioral modeling;

➂ The model supports engineers in testing and implementing frequency-sensitive switching solutions for advanced power systems.