➀ Qualcomm's Oryon CPU cores use minimal Arm technology; ➁ Oryon cores are developed by Nuvia, a company co-founded by Gerard Williams III; ➂ Legal dispute between Arm and Qualcomm over Nuvia's architecture licenses and custom designs.
Recent #EDA news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Cadence Design Systems announced the appointment of Moshe Gavrielov to its board of directors; ➁ The appointment will be effective from January 1, 2025; ➂ Gavrielov is currently a board member at NXP Semiconductors and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
➀ Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner, co-CEOs of Intel, have differing opinions on spinning off the Intel Foundry division; ➁ Intel is focused on making its 18A process technology successful; ➂ Intel has received several requests for proposals (RFPs) for its 18A technology.
➀ Synopsys announces Ultra Ethernet and UALink IP for next-generation AI datacenters; ➁ The IPs support high-speed connectivity and intelligent multipathing; ➂ The technologies are expected to be launched in 2025.
➀ MosChip selects Cadence's 5nm EDA tools for designing the HPC processor 'AUM' for C-DAC; ➁ MosChip is the first publicly traded fabless semiconductor company in India with over 25 years of experience in designing products and SoCs; ➂ The collaboration aims to leverage Cadence's advanced tools for the development of high-performance computing solutions.
➀ Rapidus and Synopsys collaborate to shorten the IC design cycle with a new approach; ➁ The approach aims to reduce the need for re-characterization and accelerate design iterations; ➂ Synopsys will develop advanced design flows and enable a broad IP portfolio on Rapidus’ 2nm GAA process.
➀ China Electronics Corporation (China Electronics) will become the actual controller of Huada Jiutian after acquiring a controlling stake.
➁ Huada Jiutian, a leading domestic EDA company, is set to be integrated into China Electronics' consolidated financial statements.
➂ China Electronics plans to support Huada Jiutian's development by leveraging its resources and industry connections.
➀ Researchers from City University of Hong Kong have observed a new vortex electric field with potential applications in enhancing future electronic, magnetic, and optical devices; ➁ The research, published in Science, could lead to improved memory stability and computing speed, as well as impact quantum computing, spintronics, and nanotechnology fields; ➂ The team developed an innovative ice-assisted transfer technique to create twisted bilayers with a wide range of twist angles, leading to the discovery of a 2D quasicrystal that may enhance various device capabilities.
➀ Broadcom unveils its 3.5D XDSiP platform for AI and HPC processors; ➁ The platform utilizes TSMC's CoWoS and advanced packaging technologies; ➂ It allows for SiPs with up to 6000mm² of 3D-stacked silicon and 12 HBM modules, set to arrive in 2026.
➀ Intel's initial promises under Pat Gelsinger were ambitious but execution has been lacking; ➁ The company faces challenges with a bloated workforce, risk-averse culture, and a lagging AI strategy; ➂ Intel's investments in process technology have not yielded significant results, and the company must make hard choices about its future.
➀ This guide aims to assist engineers in creating innovative and manufacturable PCBs by navigating the complexities of modern product development; ➁ It emphasizes the importance of 'Designing for Reality' and outlines the challenges faced in PCB design post-Covid; ➂ The article discusses selecting the right CAD tools, qualifying PCB suppliers, and mastering component placement strategies.
➀ Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that its Solido SPICE simulation tool is now certified for Samsung Foundry's FinFET and GAA fabrication processes, including various process technologies. ➁ Solido SPICE is also qualified for Samsung Foundry's FD-SOI 18FDS process technology. ➃ Samsung Foundry's vice president Hyung-Ock Kim emphasized the importance of this certification for IC developers.
➀ Cadence宣布开发并成功流片其首款基于Arm的系统芯片let；➁ 这标志着芯片let技术的重大进步；➂ 强调了Cadence通过其芯片let架构和框架推动行业领先解决方案的承诺。
➀ NVIDIA has announced a new Grace Blackwell platform with the NVIDIA GB200 NVL4, which combines two Arm-based Grace CPUs and four Blackwell GPUs. The platform is designed for lower power deployments with a power consumption of just over 6kW. The NVL4 module is targeted to be a large node with up to 1.3TB of combined coherent memory. ➁ The GB200 NVL4 is set to ship in the second half of 2025. ➂ The NVL4 is designed as an alternative to the higher power and higher GPU count platforms offered by NVIDIA, targeting specific deployment needs.
➀ Panmnesia, a Korean startup focusing on CXL switch chips and CXL IP, has raised $60 million in Series A funding, valuing the company at $250 million. The funds will be used for the completion of the CXL 3.1 switch chip manufacturing, advancement of CXL IP, and global IT company collaborations. ➁ Founded in 2022, Panmnesia is led by CEO Myoungsoo Jung, a professor at KAIST, and includes Masters and PhD researchers. ➂ The round was led by InterVest and included new investors like Korea Investment Partners and existing investors such as Daekyo Investment.
➀ ITSA members reported a 4% year-on-year revenue decrease and a 10% year-on-year order decrease in Q3 2024; ➁ Distribution saw a significant drop of 16%; ➂ Mil/Aero, Broadcast, Medical, and Communication sectors showed positive growth.
➀ The resolution in lithography is influenced by image blur in addition to wavelength and numerical aperture, which impacts image contrast and sensitivity to stochastic effects.
➁ Blur originates from various factors including flare, image fading, stage desynchronization, and electron behavior.
➂ Incorporating electron blur into lithography models is crucial for improving image resolution and reducing defectivity in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
➀ Siemens EDA在AI方面的深度，包括1400名AI专家和近4000项专利；
➁ 随着芯片复杂性的增加，行业预计到本世纪末将短缺27,000名专家设计师；
➂ Siemens利用三种类型的AI在验证领域：基于无监督学习的分析型AI、基于机器学习和统计分析的预测型AI，以及基于大型语言模型的生成/代理支持型AI。
➀ Neil Druckmann discussed the evolving role of storytelling in video games with screenwriter Alex Garland, reflecting on the challenges and inspirations around narratives in games.
➁ Games like BioShock and The Last of Us demonstrated the full capability of narrative in gaming, challenging the industry's skepticism.
➂ Druckmann shared his early inspirations for narrative-driven games, including Monkey Island 2 and Half-Life 2.
➀ This article discusses the challenges of physical design verification for custom and analog/mixed-signal IC designs.
➁ It introduces Siemens' Calibre Pattern Matching tool for early-stage physical verification.
➂ The tool allows for interactive symmetry checking and early IP placement verification, reducing design time and improving quality.