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April 3, 2019

Understanding DDR SDRAM memory choices

This article explains which form of DRAM memory is best for your SoC application, comparing DDR variants, types of DIMM, mobile and low-power versions, graphics memory and 3D stacks.
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April 2, 2019

High-level synthesis for AI: Part Two

How Chips&Media used HLS on the development of a computer vision IP block.
March 26, 2019

High-level synthesis for AI: Part One

The computational and algorithmic demands made by computer vision systems highlight HLS' value for AI system development.
March 25, 2019
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Use evolving DRC to automate high-voltage and multi-power domain verification

Automated voltage-aware DRC addresses the reliability verification challenges in today’s high-voltage and multiple power domain applications.
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March 19, 2019

Using advanced IP to build SoCs for hyperscale data centres

SoC suppliers building the key components for hyperscale data centres need access to the latest IP to handle functions such as PCIe, DDR5, cache coherency, NVMe SSDs, and the highest-bandwidth Ethernet implementations.
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March 15, 2019

Enabling the move to a system-centric view

Bob Smith of the ESD Alliance describes how we can promote the ongoing evolution of the design ecosystem.
March 13, 2019
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Validating on-chip variation: Is your library’s LVF data correct?

Machine learning techniques help ensure the validity of Liberty Variation Format information for OCV analysis at lower process nodes.
March 6, 2019
Ashish Darbari is CEO of formal verification consultancy Axiomise.

Doc Formal answers 11 key questions

The doctor was 'in' during last month's DVCon and here highlights some of the main issues in formal raised by delegates at the verification conference.
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February 27, 2019

Practical mixed-signal defect and fault injection automation and simulation

This defect and fault injection primer looks at how to standardize definitions, decide injection volume, measure activity, manage simulation, optimize test time and more.
February 8, 2019
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Fast, accurate layout merging for SoC flows

How to achieve efficient merging of data from formats such as OASIS, GDS, and OpenAccess to ensure timely verification through DRC runs.
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