The advancement of the semiconductor industry hinges on the ability of IC manufacturers to continue offering more performance and functionality for the money. As mainstream CMOS processes reach their ...
GlobalFoundries is probably doing something right because China has set its eyes on GlobalFoundries with rumors of a possible imminent acquisition. Indeed, thanks to several strategical decisions, ...
The global semiconductor industry may be entering a fundamentally different growth cycle as artificial intelligence drives unprecedented demand for computing, memory, advanced packaging and ...
This interview features Mr. Kazushige Koshika, President of TOPPAN Technical Design Center Inc. Tell me a bit about your background? How did you first get started with TOPPAN Technical Design Center ...
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS)(GF) and RAAAM Memory Technologies, a pioneer in advanced on-chip memory solutions, today ...
In a world where computing power is paramount, the architecture behind our devices often goes unnoticed. The Arm Cortex-A53 stands as a testament to the evolution of microprocessor design, merging ...
According to Gartner, the total average IC design cost for a 14nm chip is about $80 million, compared to $30 million for a 28nm planar device. Whilst many vendors will remain at 28nm, the ‘big guys’ ...
OSAT stands for Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test. This is a third-party service that suppliers around the world offer, which consists, as the name implies, of semiconductor assembly, ...
When we say semiconductors, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Most of the time we think about computer chips and transistors, but it’s not as simple as it seems. For us to be able to get a ...
In an era where semiconductor technology drives innovation across industries, the importance of effective verification methods has never been more prominent. As designs become increasingly complex, ...
Power gating is a technique used to reduce ASIC and SoC power consumption by turning off parts of the design that are not being used or in inactive mode. Also, it is a very efficient technique to ...
MSL stands for Moisture Sensitivity Level. It represent the amount of time an IC can be exposed to ambient conditions and still be assembled on a PCB without being damaged. When the antistatic bag is ...