All the pieces aren’t there yet, but some of the pieces have been in use for years.

The question is being tested by chip engineers as they weigh whether it’s essential to own your own tools; Web becomes place to try out IP blocks.

Synopsys’ acquisition of ChipIT raises as many questions as it answers.

Data shows plenty of large and small companies, but not much in the middle.

Just imagine all the things you can do with a sophisticated piece of military hardware.

Multicore systems on chip will require every device to also have a network on chip; standards battles are just beginning.

Companies find greater value in integrated systems and intellectual property than individual components.

What began as a cheaper way of writing enterprise applications is now filtering down into the embedded software world.

Cheaper packaging, lower power consumption and limits on multicore software programming make a once exotic technology more viable.

IP-XACT is a major first step, but some experts say there are more challenges ahead.

System-level advances in solar and other technologies expected to have huge payouts over next four years.

Who’s buying what, doing what, and what’s all the commotion about.

Analysis: What the economic downturn means for the chip industry.

But semi industry chief says it’s time for action in Washington

Teaming of IBM and ARM brings formerly exotic technology into mainstream, helping to create more energy-efficient designs.

The changing content at user groups may be the best indication yet that something is changing in the industry.

At older geometries chipmakers are measuring value versus what is needed by the application

Resignations” of five top executives viewed as significant and positive step by board; search for new CEO under way.

Emphasis is on low power, small footprint, better performance and full suite of tools and support.

Get ready for some recycled buzzwords.