What’s The Difference Between An NPU And A GPNPU?


To understand the difference between an NPU (neural processing unit) and a GPNPU (general-purpose neural processing unit) let’s start with the NPU, a processing engine that accelerates machine learning (ML) workloads in System on Chip (SoC) designs. Click here to read more. » read more

Reducing Simulation Regression Turnaround Time With Dynamic Performance Optimization


No single step in the development of semiconductor devices is more sensitive to speed than functional simulation. A modern system-on-chip (SoC) design simulates billions of cycles of operation in the process of completing the verification plan and achieving coverage goals. To validate full system functionality, many of these simulations include running code on one or more embedded processors. E... » read more

IR Laser Imaging Is Rapidly Changing IR Microscopy


IR laser imaging is finally being commercialized into smart analytical equipment. New applications continue to emerge and yield massive advantages, thanks to the direct combination with FT-IR technology. The application notes below provide valuable insights into three applications of IR laser imaging: Tissue imaging Surface analysis Forensic science Click here to read more. » read more

System Level Test — A Primer: White Paper


As semiconductor geometries become smaller and greater complexity is pushed into chips or packages, System Level Test (SLT) is becoming essential. Peter Reichert, System Architect for Teradyne’s System Level Test division discusses what System Level Test is, and how it can improve final product quality and reduce time to market. Click here to download the white paper. » read more

High-Quality Test And Embedded Analytics For Secure Applications


Designs for secure applications such as smart cards and those used in the defense industry require security to ensure sensitive data is inaccessible to outside agents. This used to be a somewhat niche requirement and the implementation of custom solutions to meet these specific requirements was common. However, with the explosion within the semiconductor industry of automotive and cyber-phys... » read more

Automotive Safety: Having The Right Product Portfolio In Place


Changes are happening in almost every aspect of automotive technology, although the main thrust can be encompassed in three megatrends. In the future, vehicles will be increasingly connected, and therefore cybersecurity protection is becoming more and more important. e-mobility will be a major contributor to CO2 reduction, resulting in the need for high-power semiconductors. And automated drivi... » read more

Securing Next-Gen 5G And IoT With Defensics Fuzzing


Expansion of the IoT brings new security challenges The evolution of 5G technologies continues to drive advancement in Internet of Things (IoT) devices and their applications. By 2025, experts predict there will be nearly 4 billion IoT mobile connections in the world, and more than 64 billion IoT devices by 2026. In addition to enabling superior performance and efficiency, 5G expands the ... » read more

Tensilica DSPs Support In Eigen Library


Eigen is a high-level C++ library of template headers for linear algebra, matrix and vector operations, geometrical transformations, numerical solvers, and related algorithms. Eigen is open-source software licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL2). Eigen is implemented using the expression templates metaprogramming technique, meaning it builds expression trees at compile time... » read more

Comprehensive S-Parameter Verification Coverage With Analog FastSPICE


IC design is transforming at an accelerated pace along with fabrication technology. The need to incorporate more functionality has led to denser dies, multi-die chips, stacked 3D ICs and advanced packaging. Furthermore, design technology continues to progress towards supporting higher data rates to address the increasing demand for more and enhanced connectivity. We now must deal with much more... » read more

Extending RISC-V Processors In The Field With Codasip Studio & Menta eFPGA


RISC-V is an open specification that allows an infinite number of implementations. But RISC-V goes beyond that and encourages processor architects to add new instructions to accelerate certain algorithms or application domains, for example DSP, AI/ML, and others, while keeping the base instruction set stable. The new instructions may help with the performance, code size, power consumption, or d... » read more

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