Tackling Reliability In Early IC Design


As the semiconductor industry continues its relentless march towards smaller process nodes and more complex integrated circuits (ICs), the challenge of ensuring reliability has become increasingly difficult. Industry analysts predict a significant increase in demand for semiconductor reliability verification as analysis become critical parts of the overall design verification process. The st... » read more

10 CFD Simulations To Try Out This Winter


As winter settles in and the snowflakes begin to fall, it's time to dust off those curious minds and prepare for some seriously fun—and slightly nerdy—computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations! Whether you’re a CFD expert or a beginner looking for scientific flair, here are ten simulations that will warm your winter spirit and challenge your brain cells. Snowflake dynamics: N... » read more

Fully Coupled CFD Simulations for Micro Gas Turbine Engines


This conference paper offers a detailed exploration of the fully coupled CFD simulation of a KJ66 micro gas turbine (MGT) engine—an innovative approach that enhances the accuracy and fidelity of 3D numerical analysis. Key Takeaways: Integrated Approach: Unlike traditional component-by-component analysis, fully coupled simulations account for the interactions between the compressor, co... » read more

Power And Sensing Selection Guide 2024-2025


This latest edition of the power & sensing selection guide compares our products’ key benefits and the latest power and sensing technology advancements to find what you need for your designs. Technologies covered include: MOSFETs, MCUs, power management ICs, wide-bandgap semiconductors, sensors, power switches, USB-C and more. Read more here. » read more

Auto Ecosystem Begins Shift To Software-First


Experts at the Table: The automotive ecosystem is in the midst of an intense evolution as OEMs and tiered providers grapple with how to deal with legacy technology while incorporating ever-increasing levels of autonomy, electrification, and software-defined vehicle concepts. Semiconductor Engineering sat down to discuss these and other related issues with Wayne Lyons, senior director for the au... » read more

ESD Verification For 2.5D And 3D-ICs


Ensuring your integrated circuit (IC) design can withstand electrostatic discharge (ESD) events without incurring damage or failure is an extremely important activity in IC circuit design and verification. While automated flows for ESD verification are well-established for regular 2D ICs, 2.5D and 3D integration presents new challenges in both ESD design and verification. The new automated ESD ... » read more

Efficient ESD Verification For 2.5/3D Automotive ICs


Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) events is an extremely important aspect of integrated circuit (IC) design and verification, particularly for 2.5/3D designs targeted for automotive systems. ESD events cause severe damage to ICs due to a sudden and unexpected flow of electrical current between two electrically charged objects. This current may be caused by contact, an electrical ... » read more

Auto Chip Aging Accelerates In Hot Climates


Automotive chips are aging significantly faster than expected in hot climates with sustained high temperatures, raising concerns about the reliability of electrified vehicles over time and whether advanced-node chips are the right choice for safety-critical applications. Many of the most advanced electronics used in vehicles today are ASIL D-compliant, expected to function up to 125° C. But... » read more

Enhancing Compute Security Architecture For New-Age Applications


New-age AI-powered applications are becoming increasingly essential in our daily lives. Continuing to do so requires that these applications and services meet three primary challenges: Achieving high performance for complex compute tasks. Ensuring cost-effectiveness and seamless integration with existing infrastructure. Maintaining robust security and privacy measures. Historicall... » read more

USB4 Sideband Channel Is Not a Side Business


The USB4 specification has been around for several years now. Two years ago, USB4 version 2.0 was also released by the USB Promoter Group. This specification enables up to 80Gbps link speed per direction in symmetric mode and 120Gbps link speed in asymmetric mode. Be it Gen 2, Gen 3, or Gen 4 link speeds of 20Gbps, 40Gbps, 80Gbps, or 120Gbps, the sideband channel is indispensable for the sta... » read more

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