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ASIC vs Sensor vs FPGA

In a world increasingly reliant on technology, understanding the distinctions between key hardware components is essential. From powered devices to complex processing systems, the types of circuits and systems we choose can define performance, cost, and scalability. Among the most prominent players in the realm of electronics are Application-Specific Integrated

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Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 20.7% Year-to-Year in November

WASHINGTON—Jan. 7, 2025—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales hit $57.8 billion during the month of November 2024, an increase of 20.7% compared to the November 2023 total of $47.9 billion and 1.6% more than the October 2024 total of $56.9 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by

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Eighteen New Semiconductor Fabs to Start Construction in 2025, SEMI Reports

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MILPITAS, Calif. — January 7, 2025 — The semiconductor industry is expected to start 18 new fab construction projects in 2025*, according to SEMI’s latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report. The new projects include three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, the majority of which are expected to begin operations from 2026 to 2027.
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VLSI Learning Courses

VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) refers to the process of creating integrated circuits (ICs) by combining thousands to millions of transistors on a single chip. VLSI technology is at the heart of modern electronics, enabling advancements in microprocessors, memory devices, sensors, and more. Learning VLSI design can open doors to

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How to Select SERDES IP

SerDes IPs serves as the backbone of high-speed data transfer, converting parallel data into serial form for transmission, and vice versa at the receiving end. With various configurations, including single-channel and multi-channel setups, and advanced signaling techniques such as PAM4, the selection of the right SerDes Intellectual Property (IP) becomes

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Ansys and Synopsys Announce Agreement with Keysight Technologies for Sale of Ansys PowerArtist

PITTSBURGH and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/
 
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) and Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) today announced that Ansys has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its PowerArtist™ business to Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a global leader in design and simulation software for semiconductors, electronics and high-performance systems. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including review by regulatory

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