Blog Review: July 15


Cadence's Anupriya K explains how Address Translation Services (ATS) acts as the fast lane for PCIe memory access by caching address translations directly on the device and what makes it one of the toughest verification problems to solve. Synopsys' Greg Sorber considers the economic potential of physical AI and the impact that embedding intelligence into robots, vehicles, and equipment will ... » read more

Rethinking Ethernet For The AI Scale-Up Era: Inside ESUN


Every generation of AI infrastructure has redefined what "the network" means. In today's training clusters — scaling from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of accelerators — the interconnect is no longer a supporting actor. It has become a first-order determinant of system throughput, utilization, and cost per token. Accelerators inside these systems don't just move data; they synchronize o... » read more

AI Is Rewriting The IP Playbook


Key Takeaways:  AI is reshaping the entire IP lifecycle, from creation and verification to discovery, licensing, and support.  Fast-changing AI models are making flexible IP, robust toolchains, and faster deployment essential.  Human expertise remains critical for reviewing, validating, and governing AI-assisted IP development.  AI is becoming part of the everyday work o... » read more

Where Does Quantum Computing Stand?


Key Takeaways:  Quantum technology is seeing very active development, but most commercial offerings remain years away.  QED-C represents the industry and provides reports and roadmaps.  The three main elements that need definition are the qubit, error correction, and software, both for control and for algorithms.  Quantum computing has imprinted itself on our society as ... » read more

An AI Model Fit For Purpose


Key takeaways A model can only be used for its intended purpose, in a defined context, without taking unknown risks.  Models must be created using a well-defined process and verified in a way that provides a level of independence.  Deployment requires trust and a way to track the properties of the model. A model captures some kind of behavior exhibited in the real world, b... » read more

PCIe 7.0 in Practice: Design Considerations for Storage, Networking, and AI


Gain technical insights from our PCIe 7.0 white paper, focused on advanced interconnect solutions for high-performance systems. This guide will help you: Understand Key Advancements: Dive into PCIe 7.0’s doubled signaling rates, FLIT-based architecture, and enhanced IP for bandwidth and protocol efficiency. Explore Domain-Specific Applications: See how PCIe 7.0 IP elevates throughpu... » read more

Blog Review: July 8


Synopsys' Greg Sorber finds that an explosion in product complexity has made it increasingly difficult to isolate decisions or defer validation until late in the development process, fundamentally changing how systems ranging from cars to consumer electronics are designed. Cadence's Harinee Rathod shows how MACsec helps ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity directly at the... » read more

Multi-die Testing In The Field Must Build On Established Test Methodologies


Key Takeaways:  In-system testing is the very best way to ensure the longevity of data center and automotive hardware.  A 2-die monitor, test, and repair strategy requires a modified test strategy and new physical-aware bump repair.  Microbumps are too small to probe directly, so sacrificial pads enable probing.  The AI revolution is significantly outpacing the IC indust... » read more

Chip Industry Week In Review


Around the world South Korea unveiled a sweeping AI and semiconductor investment drive, planning three mega projects that tie semiconductors, physical AI/robotics, and AI data centers into a single industrial plan, with government support for regional chip clusters, packaging capacity, power, water, sites, and workforce development. Among the new investments: Samsung will spend $260B on n... » read more

AI Data Centers And Auto Industry Converge On Same Issues


Key Takeaways:   AI data centers need power from a range of sources, including batteries, to safeguard against blackouts, transient voltage spikes, and grid demand spikes.  As with regenerative braking and bidirectional charging in electric vehicles, data centers could feed power or heat back into the grid for public use, but the immediate goal is to disrupt the grid as little as pos... » read more

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