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From Betrayal to Innovation: How the Traitorous Eight Shaped Silicon Valley

THE TRAITOROUS EIGHT: These 8 backstabbed their professor and created their own company using his research. While that sounds pretty bad, they weren’t exactly trying to screw over their professor. They just wanted freedom and the ability to le...

Brown Wolf · 09 August 2023 · 20

Intel - Struggling Despite Global Chip Shortage

For decades, Intel was the king of semiconductors. Their performance was unmatched and consumers were proud to have an Intel-powered machine. Even 5 years ago, Intel maintained much of this same dominance as they simply had no competition. But with t...

Brown Wolf · 29 June 2022 · 98

Innovations in Semiconductor Technology: What's Next?

Semiconductor technology has been at the forefront of technological advancements for decades, powering everything from computers and smartphones to medical devices and renewable energy systems. As the demand for faster, smaller, and more efficient el...

Kang Maman · 29 January · 122

Chip Art: Where Amazing Happens

What is Chip Art? The term "clip art" is Also known as silicon art chip graffiti or silicon graffiti is a term used to describe micro-art works that are integrated into circuits (also called chips, or IC). Since IC is printed with lithography...

everybreakingwave · 18 January 2022 · 361 · 1

What Is a Gallium nitride (GaN) Charger?

Chances are, you don't think a whole lot about the charger you use to power up your phone, your laptop, or electric toothbrush. You plug it in, it clobbers your gadget with electronics, and a little while later, you got a full charge. Simple, right?...

Alex · 27 August 2020 · 748

Fire at ASML Plant Could Worsen the Chip Shortage

In the 3rd US Eastern time, Reuters reported that a fire erupted in a plant located in Berlin, Germany, owned by Dutch lithography giant AMSL.       Photolithography Machine Used to Manufacture Semiconductor Chips   T...

everybreakingwave · 05 January 2022 · 140

The Backflow of the Chip Industry May Fail Because of More Fab Factories

According to industry analysts, restoring US semiconductor manufacturing at the pinnacle of the electronics industry would be difficult until a more fundamental ecosystem of domestic chip assembly and testing businesses is rebuilt. While US senators...

kate · 09 March 2022 · 42

Precision Craftsmanship: Navigating the Landscape of IP-XACT Standards, UVM Register Layer, and PSS Compiler in Semiconductor Design

Embarking on the intricate path of semiconductor design requires a deep understanding of the tools that pave the way for innovation. This article provides a comprehensive exploration of IP-XACT standards, the Universal Verific...

Janel Dorame · 08 January · 1

Precision Engineering: Demystifying Semiconductor Register Modeling with Register Model Generators

In the intricate landscape of semiconductor design, where precision is paramount, Register Model Generators emerge as the architects orchestrating the dance of registers. This article not only unravels the intricacies of semic...

Amit Chauhan · 28 December 2023 · 1

Seamless Harmony: UVM RAL, SystemRDL, and IP-XACT Convergence in Hardware Design Excellence

In the intricate dance of hardware design and verification, a symphony is orchestrated through the integration of the UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) Register Abstraction Layer (RAL), SystemRDL (System Register Description Language), and IP-XACT (IP eXchange and Configuration). This article unfolds the narrative of...

Janel Dorame · 18 December 2023 · 3

Exploring the Fascinating World of Band Gap Energy in CdS Quantum Dots

In the realm of nanotechnology, quantum dots have emerged as one of the most captivating and promising materials due to their unique properties and wide-ranging applications. Among these quantum dots, Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) quantum dots have garnered significant attention, thanks in large part to their tunable band gap energy. In this article, we de...

Ron Chemists · 12 September 2023 · 1

Efficiency Unleashed: Harnessing the Power of Automated UVM Register Abstraction Layer (RAL) with Real-world UVM Examples

Introduction: In the fast-paced arena of ASIC design, efficiency is the linchpin to success. The Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) and its Register Abstraction Layer (RAL) play a pivotal role in achieving this efficiency. This comprehensive exploration takes a deep dive into the world of automating the UVM RAL, with a...

Janel Dorame · 21 December 2023 · 1

The SIA Urges Termination of 301 Tariffs Against China

SIA the American semiconductor industry group has submitted a letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in December. 1 urging the removal of the harmful tariffs on semiconductors which have been causing ongoing shortages o...

everybreakingwave · 14 December 2021 · 36

Navigating the Landscape of UVM Register: Unveiling the Register Model Generator Advantage

In the intricate domain of System-on-Chip (SoC) design and verification, the Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) Register holds a central position, defining the communication interface between design and verification comp...

Amit Chauhan · 04 January · 1

Enhancing Semiconductor Development Efficiency with Agnisys IDesignSpec Suite

In the realm of semiconductor development, precision, speed, and collaboration are paramount. The intricacies of IP (Intellectual Property), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), and SoC (System-on-a-Chip) development necessitate a streamlined ap...

Janel Dorame · 04 November 2023 · 2

Agnisys PSS Compiler and UVM Register Sequences: Precision Craftsmanship in Semiconductor Design

In the intricate world of semiconductor design, where every nanosecond counts, Agnisys® introduces a revolutionary duo – the Property Stimulus Standard (PSS) Compiler and UVM Register Sequences. These tools, meticulo...

Janel Dorame · 26 December 2023 · 2