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electronicsweekly
4 months ago

Questa One software uses AI to verify complex chip design

➀ Siemens Digital Industries Software launches Questa One suite to address declining first-time silicon success rates (14% for ASIC, 13% for FPGA) through AI-powered verification;

➀ The suite includes four tools accelerating simulation, fault analysis, and stimulus-free verification, claiming 50x faster test generation and 48x fault simulation improvements;

➂ Integrated with Tessent technologies and Veloce systems, it supports 3D-IC, chiplets, and software-defined architectures, with early adopters reporting significant productivity gains.

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electronicsweekly
5 months ago

What caught your eye? (Siemens Digital, Compound semis, 3D magnetic sensor)

➀ Siemens Digital acquires Downstream Technologies, expanding its PCB design tool offerings and broadening its design space reach.

➁ The UK Ministry of Defence invests £200m into compound semiconductors and seeks partners.

➂ Diodes introduces a 3D magnetic sensor designed for manual controls, offering compact user interface inspiration.

➃ The Satellite Applications Catapult simulates microgravity at its Westcott facility, upgrading its ISAM facility with a gravity offload system for testing various payloads.

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electronicsweekly
6 months ago

PAVE360 SDV tech available on AMD CPUs and GPUs on Azure

➀ Siemens Digital Industries Software has expanded its cloud platform for systems-of-systems development with PAVE360 technology for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) development.

➁ PAVE360 requires graphics acceleration for accurate simulation and AI processing, which is provided by AMD Radeon PRO V710 GPUs and AMD EPYC CPUs running on Azure.

➂ PAVE360 running on Azure offers cloud development features and system-aware views, helping to uncover defects early in the design cycle.

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electronicsweekly
9 months ago

Solido SPICE certified for Samsung Foundry’s latest processes

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.
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semiwiki
9 months ago

Innexis Product Suite: Driving Shift Left in IC Design and Systems Development

➀ The Innexis Product Suite from Siemens EDA is designed to enable shift-left methodologies in IC and systems development; ➁ It offers tools for early hardware and software validation, enhancing the overall development and verification process; ➂ The suite includes components like Developer Pro, ANA, and VSI that facilitate continuous development and faster time-to-market.
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semiwiki
11 months ago

Prioritize Short Isolation for Faster SoC Verification

➀ The increasing complexity of SoC designs and the challenge of shorted nets in LVS verification; ➁ The challenges of traditional LVS verification and short debugging approaches; ➂ The benefits of the Calibre RVE Interactive Short Isolation (ISI) flow for efficient short isolation and debugging; ➃ The boost in designer productivity through integrated short isolation.
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semiwiki
about 1 year ago

Three New Circuit Simulators from Siemens EDA

1. Siemens EDA has introduced three new circuit simulators under the Solido Simulation Suite to address the increasing demands for higher performance and capacity in 7nm and smaller nodes. 2. The new simulators include Solido SPICE, Solido LibSPICE, and Solido FastSPICE, each designed for different requirements and integration with other Siemens EDA tools. 3. Early customer results indicate significant speed improvements ranging from 2X to 68X, while maintaining accuracy, with endorsements from major semiconductor companies.
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semiwiki
about 1 year ago

New EDA Tool for 3D Thermal Analysis

1. Siemens EDA introduces Calibre 3DThermal, a new tool for early thermal analysis in chiplet and 3D IC designs. 2. The tool enables efficient shift-left analysis and verification, allowing teams to start thermal analysis early in the design process. 3. Calibre 3DThermal integrates with existing Siemens EDA tools and supports multi-physics analysis, aiding in meeting thermal, power, and timing goals.
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electronicsweekly
11 months ago

Siemens Tech Day: Video Interview – Academia’s role in automotive security

➀ Siraj Shaikh discusses the role of academia in pushing the frontiers of knowledge and serving as a neutral playground for new ideas. ➁ He emphasizes the importance of working with industry partners to integrate modern industrial technologies into road vehicles. ➃ The increasing complexity and connectivity of vehicles highlight the substantial challenge of automotive security.
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electronicsweekly
11 months ago

Siemens tech Day: Video Interview – Automotive ecosystems, Design-for-test, Reliability

➀ Heiko Dudek from Siemens EDA discusses the importance of reliability in automotive design and planning it upfront. ➁ The formation of ecosystems in the European automotive industry is crucial, driven by RTOs like Imec, Fraunhofer, and Leti. ➂ Design-for-test is essential when combining silicon from various sources to ensure functionality and longevity.
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electronicsweekly
11 months ago

Siemens tech Day: Video Interview – Keeping Europe top supplier of auto components

➀ Lee Harrison discusses Siemens' role in ensuring Europe remains the top supplier of automotive components; ➁ He covers the challenges of developing more advanced silicon, the role of chiplets, and advancements in safety requirements; ➂ The interview touches on the end-to-end development flow for automotive semiconductor ICs.
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weixin
11 months ago

35 Years of Digital 'Core' Journey, Siemens EDA Opens a New Chapter

➀ The development of the semiconductor industry is a history of miniaturization, integration, and intelligence, with EDA tools playing a crucial role in each technological leap;➁ Siemens EDA, as the first EDA company to enter China, has grown steadily for 35 years, supporting the rapid development of China's semiconductor industry; ➂ Siemens EDA offers a comprehensive solution for chip design, verification, manufacturing, and packaging, with key features such as AI-driven tools and hardware-assisted verification platforms; ➃ Siemens EDA is committed to building an open and secure AI ecosystem, focusing on developing highly customizable and scalable AI tools; ➄ Siemens EDA is driving the development of intelligent vehicles by providing EDA tools and digital twin technology, addressing challenges in system expansion, functional safety, and reliability.
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electronicsweekly
about 1 year ago

Siemens EDA for Intel 16 and 18A nodes

1. Siemens Digital Industries Software and Intel Foundry have certified Solido EDA software for Intel's 16 and 18A nodes. 2. The collaboration enables an embedded multi-die interconnect bridge (EMIB) for faster 3D-IC design implementation. 3. Intel 18A features RibbonFET GAA transistor architecture and PowerVia backside power delivery technologies, supported by Siemens' Solido Simulation Suite.
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