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Turducken Lessons

What you can learn about complex ASICs from a weird holiday food combination.

The Future Of ASICS In 3D

As stacking of die comes into focus it looks as if the approach will be to use layers of tiles as building blocks.

The Turning Point

Why MCM are becoming less expensive than single die solutions.

What’s the cheapest package that will work?

That’s the wrong question to ask. It may even raise your system costs.

Just Kidding

The semiconductor market is actually re-integrating, not disaggregating.

Why Settle For Good Enough

Sometimes it’s optimal, sometimes it’s detrimental, but deciding what’s good enough isn’t always simple.

What’s With That Big Package?

Thermal estimates aren’t always accurate at first, so expect the worst.

Don’t Leave Money On The Table

Selling a fabless semiconductor company works better if you cut the waste out of the operation and reduce operating expenses.

Synopsys Plus Virage: Combinatorics Or Common Sense?

Why IP consolidation is inevitable, different this time, and how it will reshape the EDA industry.

Getting To Market Faster

Re-using IP is the best way to cut time to market and reduce development costs—with some caveats.

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