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CAST adds Ascon Lightweight Encryption Engine to Security IP Cores Line

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey — September 11, 2023 — Semiconductor intellectual property provider CAST today announced the availability of an ASIC and FPGA IP core that implements the Ascon lightweight encryption standard recently adopted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
 
The new ASCON-F Ascon Authenticated Encryption

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Intel Foundry Services and Tower Semiconductor Announce New US Foundry Agreement

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., and MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, Sept. 5, 2023 – Intel Foundry Services (IFS) and Tower Semiconductor (Nasdaq: TSEM), a leading foundry for analog semiconductor solutions, today announced an agreement where Intel will provide foundry services and 300mm manufacturing capacity to

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GlobalFoundries Announces 9SW RFSOI Technology for Next-Generation Mobile and 5G Applications

SAN JOSE, C.A., August 29, 2023 – At its annual Technology Summit beginning today, GlobalFoundries (GF) (Nasdaq: GFS), announced advancements in the industry’s first RFSOI foundry solution manufactured on 300mm wafers. Building upon its 8SW RFSOI technology and designed in collaboration with key customers, GF’s 9SW RFSOI technology is GF’s most advanced

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Racyics becomes Arm Approved Design Partner

August 28, 2023 − Dresden, Germany – Racyics®, Europe’s leading design house for mixed-signal System-on-Chip design in advanced nodes, has announced that it is now an Arm Approved Design Partner. Over the years of providing outstanding design services for analog, mixed-signal, and digital ICs including custom IP and Turnkey ASIC solutions,

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Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Chips Revenue to Reach $53 Billion in 2023

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Semiconductors designed to execute artificial intelligence (AI) workloads will represent a $53.4 billion revenue opportunity for the semiconductor industry in 2023, an increase of 20.9% from 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc.
 
“The developments in generative AI and the increasing use of a wide range AI-based applications in data centers,

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Understanding Semiconductor Testing

Imagine launching a groundbreaking smartphone, only to discover that a significant percentage of the devices are faulty, leading to massive recalls, disappointed customers, and financial losses. Or, even graver, consider an autonomous car failing mid-journey due to a chip malfunction, jeopardizing passenger safety. Such scenarios aren’t mere conjectures—they highlight the

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Certus Semiconductor Partners with Pragma Design for Embedded ESD Detection Technology

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August 16, 2023 — Certus Semiconductor is delighted to announce a strategic collaboration with Pragma Design, a distinguished name in innovative electronic design solutions. This partnership marks a significant leap forward in advancing Embedded Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Detection Technology.
 
Embedded ESD Detection Technology Overview:
Embedded ESD Detection Technology holds paramount

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How to Optimize IC Test Time

Optimizing ASIC test time is a critical factor in semiconductor manufacturing to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve time to market. In this article we will provide strategies you can use and implement in your design to help reduce IC test time. One can consider the following benefits:
 
Increased

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How to Get the Most Out of Fusion Compiler

The field of chip design is constantly evolving, and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools have become indispensable for designing complex integrated circuits. These tools offer a wide range of functionalities to streamline the design process, optimize performance, and ensure manufacturability. However, using EDA tools efficiently requires a solid understanding of

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Tenstorrent Raises $100 Million in Funding Led by Hyundai and Samsung for AI Chip Development

Tenstorrent, a promising artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup, has recently secured $100 million in funding through a successful financing round led by industry giants Hyundai and Samsung. The substantial investment reflects the growing interest and demand for cutting-edge semiconductor technologies that can fuel advancements in AI and 5G technologies. This

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