Recent #SoC news in the semiconductor industry

4 months ago

➀ Defacto Technologies, led by Dr. Chouki Aktouf, specializes in innovative SoC design solutions and has become a leader in front-end SoC integration.

➁ In 2024, the company focused on incorporating AI technologies into their R&D projects, aiming to introduce AI-based automation in their tools.

➂ For 2025, the company plans to focus on AI-based EDA and attend key industry conferences like DAC and DATE.

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6 months ago
➀ The complexity of SoC design validation due to hardware-software interactions; ➁ The exponential cost of fixing design bugs increases with each verification stage; ➂ Arm's SystemReady Certification Program simplifies the validation process by enhancing software compatibility and interoperability across devices.
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7 months ago
➀ Siemens has introduced a new In-System Test Controller, the ISTC, to enable deterministic in-system testing with the Tessent Streaming Scan Network software. ➁ The ISTC supports all Tessent MissionMode features and can target specific cell-internal and aging defects. ➂ The new product addresses challenges in safety and security, as well as quality in networking and data centers.
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7 months ago
➀ The RISC-V and open-source functional verification challenge highlights the differences in verification processes between RISC-V and ARM cores. ➁ The importance of selecting a reliable IP vendor and the impact of software support on verification is discussed. ➂ The role of RISC-V profiles in simplifying verification and enabling software compatibility is emphasized.
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10 months ago
1. Defacto Technologies and ARM have developed a joint SoC design flow using Arm IP Explorer and Defacto’s SoC compiler. 2. This automated approach significantly reduces manual effort and speeds up the design process. 3. Defacto's tools support configuration with RISC-V cores and scripting languages like Python, Tcl, Java, Ruby, and C++. 4. The company's EDA spinout, Innova, predicts EDA license and compute resource needs using an AI engine.
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10 months ago
1. Cadence introduces the Janus NoC IP to enhance its system IP portfolio, addressing complex interconnect challenges in SoCs. 2. The Janus NoC provides scalable architecture, efficient communication, and supports dynamic configurations for multi-chip and chiplet designs. 3. It leverages Cadence's extensive software and hardware offerings, ensuring high performance, power efficiency, and area optimization.
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11 months ago
1. The article discusses the complexities of developing software for modern System on Chip (SoC) designs, highlighting the multi-layered software stack and the challenges in verification and validation. 2. It emphasizes the significant role of hardware-assisted verification platforms and virtual prototypes in overcoming these challenges. 3. The piece also underscores the importance of early software testing to avoid costly hardware respins and missed market opportunities.
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11 months ago
1. The complexity of modern SoC designs requires realistic workloads and advanced power analysis methods to improve energy efficiency. 2. Traditional methods using synthetic simulation vectors often underestimate power consumption and lead to inefficient optimization. 3. Incorporating software-driven workloads and advanced analysis techniques enables accurate power consumption assessment and early optimization in the design process.
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3 months ago

➀ Dolphin Semiconductor has announced a collaboration with Ingenic, a key player in high-performance SoC design in China.

➁ The company will provide Low Dropout (LDO) regulators in TSMC 22nm technology for camera applications.

➂ This collaboration reinforces Dolphin Semiconductor's position as a trusted partner in power management IP solutions.

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3 months ago

➀ Qorvo's QPF5100Q Ultra-Wideband (UWB) System-on-Chip (SoC) is now automotive-qualified and available for sampling.

➁ The SoC is designed to enable secure keyless entry, Digital Key systems, child presence detection, and motion sensing in automotive applications.

➂ It offers low-power operation and high integration, and is undergoing Design Verification Testing (DVT) with leading automotive manufacturers.

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3 months ago

➀ Nanjingwei's revenue from signal chain products accounted for more than half of its total revenue in the first half of 2024, reflecting the company's focus on this product line.

➁ Nanjingwei has launched the NovoGenius series SoC, aiming to become an international analog chip giant.

➂ The NSUC1610 SoC is designed for automotive applications such as electronic water valves and electronic expansion valves, providing an integrated solution for motor control.

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4 months ago

➀ Silicon Labs has introduced new 'Lite' versions of its BG22 and BG24 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) system-on-chips (SoCs), the BG22L and BG24L, designed for cost-effective, low-power Bluetooth solutions.

➁ The BG22L features an Arm Cortex-M33F core running up to 38.4MHz with reduced memory compared to the BG22, while the BG24L supports machine learning and AI workloads with built-in accelerators.

➂ Both Lite variants lack the hardware cryptographic acceleration engines found in their standard counterparts and have fewer GPIO pins.

IoTSoC
5 months ago
➀ ARIA Sensing introduces the world's first 3D Ultra-Wideband Radar System-On-Chip (SoC), the 'Hydrogen', with advanced features like 3D beamforming and programmable bandwidth up to 1.8 GHz; ➁ The SoC offers dual RISC-V microprocessors for high-performance processing and flexibility; ➂ The company provides modular solutions for 2D and 3D radar applications across various industries.
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