7nm-ready RAKs provide optimised RTL-to-GDS flow
To accelerate the adoption of ARM's latest processors, Cadence has delivered new 7nm-ready Rapid Adoption Kits for the Cortex-A75 and…
MediaTek adopts Synopsys prototyping for SoCs
HAPS prototyping is part of the Synopsys Verification Continuum platform, which is focused on accelerating the verification and software development…
How ancillary services benefit PCB assembly
Besides PCB assembly, contract manufacturers offer other services that can help reduce a project's cost and lead time.
Moore’s Law end shakes industry
The industry may still be in denial about the future of Moore's Law. With no clear replacement for CMOS scaling,…
Goodbye DRAMS, hello franken-systems
Domain-specific architectures will rise to improve performances in target markets.
Chinese start-up sells try-and-buy Si IP online
SiFive has a new embedded RISC-V core and a simple way to access its processor cores on its website. What's…
MCUXpresso IDE offers MCU design flexibility
Built to leverage the MCUXpresso SDK and Config Tools, the MCUXpresso IDE unifies Kinetis and LPC MCUs under a set…
Secure module for SoCs adds crypto acceleration
The DesignWare tRoot H5 HSM provides SoCs with a unique identity that cannot be tampered with, according to Synopsys.
Synopsys compiles low-power ref. kit
The kit is based on a bitcoin mining SoC and is designed aid deployment of a Unified Power Format-based hierarchical…
Synopsys to develop interface IP for TSMC’s 12nm node
The DesignWare Interface, Analog and Foundation IP will help designers accelerate development of mobile SoCs, according to Synopsys.