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The Future of Semiconductors: A Deep Dive with Srinivasa Rao Kakumanu

This interview features Srinivasa Rao Kakumanu, CEO & MD of MosChip.
 

 
About Srinivasa Rao Kakumanu
 
Mr. Srinivasa Kakumanu, commonly known as “KS,” possesses an extensive professional background spanning over 28 years within the Semiconductor industry. His notable accomplishments include the co-founding of First Pass Semiconductors Pvt

Cadence to Acquire Hexagon’s Design & Engineering Business, Accelerating Expansion in Physical AI and System Design and Analysis

04 Sep 2025 –Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Design & Engineering (“D&E”) business of Hexagon AB, which includes its MSC Software business—a pioneer in engineering simulation and analysis solutions. This acquisition accelerates Cadence’s Intelligent System Design™ strategy, significantly expanding the

OpenAI Moves Into Chip Design With Broadcom as Mass Production Targeted for 2026

OpenAI is preparing to launch its first custom artificial intelligence chip, marking a major shift in the company’s strategy as it seeks to reduce dependence on Nvidia and strengthen control over its own computing infrastructure. The chip, internally referred to as an “XPU,” is being co-developed with Broadcom and is

Boost SoC Flexibility: 4 Design Tips for Memory Subsystems with Combo DDR3/4 Interfaces

 
Why Combo DDR Still Matters
In today’s fast-paced SoC market, memory flexibility is no longer a luxury—it’s a competitive necessity. While DDR5 is gaining traction in high-performance systems, DDR3 and DDR4 remain dominant in embedded, industrial, and cost-sensitive markets. A combo DDR3/4 interface offers engineers a way to

Synopsys Announces Expanding AI Capabilities for its Leading EDA Solutions

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025 — Today Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS) announced expanding Synopsys.ai™ Copilot generative AI (GenAI) capabilities for its industry-leading semiconductor design solutions, enabling semiconductor engineering teams to accelerate development timelines, support significantly more complex designs, and increase engineering velocity amidst a workforce shortage.
 

Synopsys pioneered AI as a

RANiX Employs Time-Sensitive Networking IP Core from CAST in Advanced Automotive Antenna System

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey — September 4, 2025 — Semiconductor intellectual property core provider CAST today announced that the TSN Switch IP core it offers has been integrated by RANiX Inc. in their new automotive Integrated Micro Flat Antenna System (IMFAS) system on chip (SoC).
 
RANiX is a global