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The Digital Twin Technology Applied to 6G Communication


This paper provides a comprehensive overview of digital twin technology, starting with its definition as a dynamic virtual representation of physical systems. Furthermore, we distinguish between simulators and digital twins, highlighting their key differences and characteristics particularly related to the interactions with real-time data. The paper also delves into the evolution of digital ... » read more

Accelerating Artificial Intelligence Innovation With Concurrent Design Engineering


Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry and creating new demands for computing performance, efficiency, and scalability. Designers are creating and deploying AI-dedicated chips to meet these challenges and enable faster and smarter applications across various domains, such as cloud, edge, mobile, automotive, and the Internet of Things (IoT). However, designing AI chips is no... » read more

Why Silicon IP Has Become the Foundation of Modern SoC Design


Addressing challenges of using silicon IP, tracking IP cores, and taking advantage of the flexibility of modular design requires a proven process. It also requires a state-of-the-art IP management system and modular design roadmap that will lead to success in silicon. Keysight has identified 6 steps to effective IP management based on best practices and customer experiences. Read more here. » read more

Four Real-World Applications for Electromagnetic Simulation


With the complexity of integrated circuit (IC) components increasing, electromagnetic (EM) circuit simulation is now critical for accurate and efficient design. The EM effects on a circuit can drastically alter voltage levels and damage semiconductor devices. With EM simulation, designers can account for EM effects on their circuit to avoid costly problems before they happen. EM simulation e... » read more

Accelerate Your Digital Transformation with ADS Python Automation


Three automation use cases for expanded Keysight ADS Python APIs transforming modern RF and high-speed design include: Use Case 1 – Python for Personal Productivity: One advantage of Python is its easy accessibility to entry-level programmers.  Python is an interpreted language that is free and widely supported on Windows and Linux, is expandable to many domains with plug-ins, and allows... » read more

Wire Bond Electrical Structural Test Methodologies


Wire bonding, a foundational process in microelectronics, is essential to establishing a robust and low-resistance electrical connection between semiconductor chips and their respective packages or, in the case of multi-chip modules, between different chips. This intricate process ensures the device's functionality, reliability, and overall performance. Wire bonding faces several challenges ... » read more

Essential Insights for Design PCIe 6.0 Interconnects


PCI Express (PCIe) is a serial communication protocol that has progressed through generations to enhance data rates and functionality. The latest version, PCIe 6.0, doubles the data rate to 64 GT/s, enabling up to 256 GB/s of bandwidth in an x16 configuration. The technology incorporates PAM4 signaling and forward error correction to maintain high speeds with improved signal integrity and relia... » read more

Investing in EV Battery Testing — Benefits for EV Battery Designers


Phasing out gas-powered internal combustion engines (ICE) and moving towards clean energy electric vehicles (EVs) brings substantial technology investments to deliver EVs to the mainstream market. Government legislation to eliminate or limit the production of ICEs by 2035 is creating a surge in demand for the EV ecosystem. This in turn, is driving demand for more efficient ways of EV battery sy... » read more

Considerations to Successfully Integrate Chiplets in Designs


Chiplet integration is a promising approach to creating heterogeneous and complex system-on-chips (SoCs) with significant performance, power, scalability, flexibility, and cost benefits. However, chiplet integration also poses substantial design, verification, testing, and packaging challenges, requiring new standards and design methodologies. Electronic design automation (EDA) software and sim... » read more

How To Calculate The ROI Of Semiconductor IP Management


Intellectual property (IP) is a vital asset for technology companies. IP is often a critical factor in the valuation of a company and must be protected from accidental damage, leakage, and other negative consequences of poor handling. In the context of silicon companies that work on building silicon chips, the term IP involves overseeing both internal IP developed by the company itself and exte... » read more

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