Hardware Deployment for Secure AI Using Confidential Computing


AI’s fast evolution is producing autonomous systems that can operate with minimal human oversight, improve themselves and become effective at decision-making in complex environments. These developments require careful consideration of security and privacy. To limit the overhead performance impact (area, throughput, latency and power), hardware-based security solutions can be deploye... » read more

Radar SLAM Application on Vision DSPs based on Novel IO-ICP


With the increasing use of vision, radar and LiDAR in autonomous vehicles, robots, drones, and augmented reality, there is a greater demand for the capability and performance of multimodal sensing applications. This demand requires sophisticated multi-sensing algorithms and powerful digital signal processors (DSPs) to run them. Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) has revolutionized ... » read more

Preparing For The Multiphysics Future of 3D ICs


3D integrated circuits (3D ICs) are emerging as a revolutionary approach to design, manufacturing and packaging in the semiconductor industry. Offering significant advantages in size, performance, power efficiency and cost, 3D ICs are poised to transform the landscape of electronic devices. However, with 3D ICs come new design and verification challenges that must be addressed to ensure success... » read more

Auto Ethernet 10BASE-T1S Steps Up, With Tbps On The Horizon


Key Takeaways: Automotive Ethernet, particularly 10BASE-T1S, is emerging as a replacement for CAN in vehicle networks, with higher speeds anticipated for future autonomous and connected cars. The transition to Ethernet in automotive domains is not universal; some OEMs may retain CAN or LIN in certain areas due to cost, and integrating various Ethernet standards can be technically feasib... » read more

Data Centers In Space?


The merger of xAI and SpaceX, the efforts by some startups, and research by Google have raised the question of when there will be data centers in space. The big advantage of space is the plentiful availability of solar energy, in a sun-synchronous orbit. Fig. 1: A possible orbital data center of the future. Source: Wikipedia, Creative Commons. SpaceX’s impressive Starlink uses s... » read more

Ultra Ethernet Security (UET‑TSS) Tailored For AI And HPC


As AI and high‑performance computing (HPC) systems scale from racks to entire data centers, the network has become both a performance enabler and a growing attack surface. Modern AI fabrics interconnect thousands of GPUs and CPUs, move massive volumes of sensitive model data, and increasingly rely on direct memory access rather than host‑mediated communication. These trends exposed a fundam... » read more

25G Ethernet: Scaling Data Movement For ADAS, Industry 4.0, And 5G Systems


The automotive and industrial markets are undergoing rapid transformation, driven by Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) adoption, Industry 4.0 automation, and the rollout of 5G infrastructure. These trends are driving an unprecedented demand for edge AI capabilities and connectivity, with the global Edge AI IC market projected to grow at a 34.7% CAGR and reach $340B by 2034 [1]. Traditio... » read more

Across The Vast Reaches Of The 3D Stack: Mastering ESD Verification In Advanced Semiconductor Design


Introduction: The epic challenge In the vast reaches of the semiconductor cosmos, a silent menace lurks—one that can obliterate years of design work in a fraction of a nanosecond. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) verification stands as the guardian against this invisible threat, a critical discipline that separates the triumphant chip designs from the smoldering wreckage of failed silicon dream... » read more

Power, Not Area: Why Edge GPU Design Is Entering A New Era


For decades, semiconductor progress followed a familiar playbook: shrink the node, pack in more logic, raise the clock, and performance would follow. That model held remarkably well, and possibly much longer than it should have. As the industry moves below 2nm, GPU design is running into a hard physical reality. The limiting factor is no longer how much logic we can fit on a die. It’s how ... » read more

Auto Security Accelerates With Standardization And Certified Silicon


Key Takeaways The automotive sector is actively developing and delivering secure parts and features ranging from secure boot to encrypted data and in-network protections. The cost of a breach can involve everything from ransomware to liability and/or damage to a brand. New standards are being introduced to ensure security, and technology developers are integrating cybersecurity requi... » read more

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