January 20, 2015
Combining assertion-based verification techniques with emulation makes for easier debug, better coverage and greater functional efficiency.
January 7, 2015
A look at the challenges of designing chips for the Internet of Things, or IoT, and some of the responses to those challenges
November 5, 2014
Fab and IP vendor collaboration is making pattern matching-based libraries a vital component of DRC accuracy and efficiency. Learn how to take advantage.
October 27, 2014
This article looks at some of the key architectural and implementation decisions Synopsys has made in developing a version of its HS series of licensable processor cores to serve the embedded Linux market
October 15, 2014
A look at a tool and a flow that makes it easier to put designs on to a HAPS physical prototyping system for verification, debug and software development purposes
October 10, 2014
FInFET memories have different defects than those based on planar transistors. Here's how to test and repair them.
August 27, 2014
Moving to a finFET process means considering process readiness, cost and yield, as well as the traditional power, performance and area advantages
July 25, 2014
Altera uses standardized design flows to help integrate Intel foundry rules, cut time to tape-out - and speed the evolution of its design flows.
July 9, 2014
Will Ethernet become the dominant interconnect for automotive applications? A look at the market trends and standards, and how to use Ethernet IP and virtual-prototyping solutions in automotive applications.
June 27, 2014
How to use PCIe in low-power SoCs by swapping the standard PCIe PHY for M-PCIe, defined by MIPI for mobile use