Three key ways to reduce silicon test costs
Mentor's Greg Aldrich describes how test's market leader is driving down cost in the billion-gate era by rethinking and extending existing technologies
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Synopsys hires former presidential cyber-security advisor
Synopsys builds its presence in software quality and integrity by hiring Thomas A Schmidt, former cyber-security advisor to US Presidents
Remembering Gary Smith
The leading EDA analyst passed away late last week after a short illness. Graham Bell offers this remembrance.
DAC 2015: Cadence Design Systems at the Design Automation Conference
An overview of Cadence's activities at DAC and a last-minute call-out if you want to register for its breakfast and luncheon sessions.
Leading US editor John Blyler to write for Tech Design Forum
Former Chip Design editor-in-chief to be regular contributor of exclusive analysis on electronics system design.
Mentor unites chip-to-package flow with Xpedition Package Integrator
Flow draws on existing strengths in Xpedition, Valor, Nimbic and Flotherm among others to optimize 3D design projects and improve cross-disciplinary communication.
Broadcom sees Chinese automotive as key to Internet of Things
Comms giant to seek out more local partnerships with China poised to account for a third of car sales with each new vehicle featuring 1,000 semis.
Douglas Adams 1: Apple Watch 0 (game in progress)
'Bling' for fashionistas and the B Ark lot. Apple Watch limps as the S1 SIP fails to offer convincing battery life. Silicon shortfall still dogs wearables.
Chip tariff eliminated and the big winner is… China?
Not just Intel and TI but also Lenovo and Huawei have cause to welcome end to 25% import tax. And could it even help reinvigorate Chinese start ups?
Mentor joins European power electronics consortium
Will help industry giants develop more reliable power electronics systems for applications including transport and power generation.
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