Category Archives: ASIC Design

10 Tips for Saving SoC Power Consumption

Physical design engineers are responsible for creating integrated circuits (ICs) and SoCs by designing layouts. One of the important considerations in IC design is power consumption. Here are some tips for physical design engineers to save power:
 
Clock Gating
 
One of the most effective ways to reduce power

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The Ultimate Guide for Optimal SoC Floorplan

Floorplanning plays a crucial role in the physical design of an SoC and lays the foundation for an efficient and high-performance ASIC layout. In this article, we will discuss ten essential floorplanning commandments that physical design engineers can follow to ensure a correct-by-construction design.
 
Design Partitioning
 
Design Partitioning

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The Economics of ASIC

 
Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and SoCs play a critical role in modern technological advancements. These customized integrated circuits are designed to cater to specific applications, offering optimized performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Understanding the economics behind ASICs is essential for businesses and industries that rely on these chips.

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Design Challenges in Single-Digit Technology Nodes

The advancement of semiconductor technology has led to the development of smaller and more efficient electronic devices. This progress is driven by the continuous scaling of integrated circuits, resulting in the introduction of lower technology nodes (such as 5nm, 3nm and 2nm). While these nodes offer numerous benefits, they also

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Marquee Semiconductor Partners with AnySilicon

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AnySilicon, the leading marketplace for ASIC service providers, announced today that Marquee Semiconductor, an innovative provider of semiconductor design services with technical expertise in connectivity, has partnered with AnySilicon to promote its capabilities to new customers. As part of the AnySilicon platform, Marquee Semiconductor will gain access to a full

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The Ultimate Guide to Memory Compiler

In the field of semiconductor design, memory compilers are software tools used to automate the process of designing and generating memory circuits for use in integrated circuits (ICs). These memory circuits can include static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), and dynamic random access memory (DRAM), among others.
 
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