Tame IR Drop Like Google


In the relentless pursuit of semiconductor performance and efficiency, tech giants like Google are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As they scale their designs to the cutting-edge 3nm node, power integrity has emerged as a critical challenge that must be overcome. Enter Calibre DesignEnhancer (DE), Siemens' analysis-based solution for enhancing design reliability and man... » read more

Addressing Reset Tree Design Challenges For Complex SoCs With Advanced Structural Checks


As SoC designs continue to evolve, the complexity of reset architectures has grown significantly. Traditionally, clock tree synthesis has been a major focus due to timing challenges, but now reset trees demand equal attention. With multiple reset sources, designers must deal with reset trees that can be more intricate than clock trees. Errors within a reset tree can lead to serious issues, incl... » read more

Harnessing Computational Storage For Faster Data Processing


By Ujjwal Negi and Prashant Dixit In the evolving landscape of data storage, computational storage devices (CSDs) are revolutionizing how we process and store data. By embedding processing capabilities within storage units, these devices enable in-situ data manipulation, minimizing data movement between storage and CPUs and dramatically improving performance and efficiency. This paradigm shi... » read more

Boost High-Performance IC Design Flows With Early Interactive Symmetry Checking


In the realm of high-performance IC (integrated circuit) design, symmetry is not just an aesthetic preference—it’s a critical factor for ensuring proper device functionality, especially in analog and RF designs. Achieving symmetry early in the design process helps to ensure consistent electrical behavior, which is essential for meeting performance goals and maintaining device reliability. H... » read more

Elimination Of Functional False Path During RDC Analysis


Reset domain crossing (RDC) issues can occur in sequential designs when the reset of a source register differs from the reset of a destination register, even if the data path is in the same clock domain. This can lead to asynchronous crossing paths and metastability at the destination register. RDC analysis on RTL designs is done to find such metastability issues in a design, which may occur du... » read more

Fantastical Creatures


In my day job I work in the High-Level Synthesis group at Siemens EDA, specifically focusing on algorithm acceleration. But on the weekends, sometimes, I take on the role of amateur cryptozoologist. As many of you know, the main Siemens EDA campus sits in the shadow of Mt. Hood and the Cascade Mountain range. This is prime habitat for Sasquatch, also known as “Bigfoot”. This weekend, ar... » read more

A Guide To Rigid-Flex PCB Design


In today’s electronics industry, compact, efficient, and versatile PCBs are in high demand. Rigid-flex technology allows engineers to design boards that bend and flex without compromising performance or reliability. Mastering rigid-flex PCB design can be challenging due to its unique requirements. Whether you're an experienced designer expanding your skills or new to the field, this ar... » read more

High-Level Synthesis Propels Next-Gen AI Accelerators


Everything around you is getting smarter. Artificial intelligence is not just a data center application but will be deployed in all kinds of embedded systems that we interact with daily. We expect to talk to and gesture at them. We expect them to recognize and understand us. And we expect them to operate with just a little bit of common sense. This intelligence is making these systems not just ... » read more

How To Get Accurate Inductance Extraction For Superconductor ICs


By Hossam Sarhan and Dusan Petranovic Supporting the high performance and reliability needed for artificial intelligence (AI), data centers and cloud computing requires powerful and efficient integrated circuits (ICs). More semiconductor companies are considering superconductor ICs for their unique properties that allow ultrafast processing of digital information. These properties include fa... » read more

The City In The Tower: 3D ICs Transform The Electronics System Landscape


By Keith Felton and Todd Burkholder The time of 3D integrated circuits (3D ICs) is here, and they will revolutionize the semiconductor industry and effect a watershed in the nature of electronics products that can be designed and manufactured. Yet again—as with personal computers, the internet, and smart phones—our increasingly digital world will never be the same. 3D IC architectures... » read more

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