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As semiconductor designs scale in complexity and power budgets tighten, early and accurate power analysis becomes critical. Simulation and power reduction are fundamental aspects of modern technology development. Cadence's Joules RTL Power Solution offers a comprehensive suite of tools to analyze and reduce power at the RTL level.

RTL-level power analysis…

The Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) protocol has a very powerful feature called Alternate Protocol Negotiation (APN), which was introduced in the PCIe 5.0 specification. This feature allows the alternate protocols (non-PCIe) that use PCIe PHY layer to be enabled and provide their own implementation of the more abstract layers.

One of the most common alternate protocols is the Compute Express Link (CXL…

The automotive industry is experiencing a significant transformation as it adopts innovations like autonomous driving technologies and ultra-connected ecosystems. At the core of this change is a rising demand for compact, high-performance semiconductor solutions that can handle the increasing complexity of modern vehicle architecture. One promising development is three-dimensional integrated circuits (3D-ICs), an innovative…

As 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI) systems increase in complexity, the importance of the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) standard is becoming critical to the future of advanced packaging and semiconductor system designs that support AI and high-power computing (HPC) applications.

A Cadence webinar featuring Sigrity Signal and Power Integrity offers a comprehensive guide for developing a functional UCIe…

The rise of chiplets in advanced system design presents opportunities as well as challenges, particularly in managing power tradeoffs. Unlike traditional system-on-chip (SoC) designs, chiplets involve complex power delivery due to their multi-die structure.

Read more to learn about power tradeoffs for chiplets and how you can go from managing early-stage power models to ensuring power integrity across interconnected dies…

In the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence, two neural network architectures have become prominent: convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and transformers. Each architecture has brought significant advancements to various domains, ranging from image recognition, video surveillance to natural language processing (NLP), speech recognition and generation, multimodal AI and more. This article aims to compare…

Data rates are escalating with seemingly no end in sight due to the insatiable demand for more bandwidth to accommodate AI factories and other data-intensive AI/ML, HPC, cloud, and data center applications. As just one example, the new PCI Express (PCIe) 7.0 specification doubles the bandwidth over its predecessor—boasting a raw bit rate of 128.0 GT/s for a maximum bandwidth of 512 GB/s bidirectionally in a 16-lane configuration…

For ages, Ethernet has been the backbone of networking — starting from simple web browsing to cloud computing, data centers, automobiles, and more. Ethernet has enabled countless innovations, and now, it's expanding to meet the demands of AI and HPC.

As the world shifts toward these new technologies, new challenges are emerging. These include increased scale, higher bandwidth density, multi-pathing, and fast…

In the intricate world of digital design, timing is everything. At the heart of this precision lies clock tree synthesis (CTS)—a critical step in the physical design flow that ensures clock signals reach all sequential elements with minimal skew and optimal latency. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a curious learner, understanding CTS is essential for achieving robust, high-performance silicon.

As chip…

Welcome to the binge-worthy series you didn't know you needed—"EDA: Silicon, Security and Shenanigans." Whether you're a chip whisperer or just here for the memes, these videos will take you from sand to silicon with more plot twists than your favorite series—and yes, the transistors have feelings, too (almost).

Designed for anyone—from engineers to educators—who's ever been fascinated by…