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Is This the Ultimate Chiplet Interconnect Technology?

I love the smell of fresh chiplets in the morning, but I bet you hear that all the time these days. As you may recall, rather than creating a semiconductor device as a single humongous piece of silicon, the latest and greatest alternative is to take multiple dice, mount them on a common substrate, and present everything in a single package, which may be referred to … Read More → "Is This the Ultimate Chiplet Interconnect Technology?"

Boosting Semiconductor Fab Productivity by up to 20 Percent!

In the microelectronics industry, the term “semiconductor fabrication plant” (a.k.a. “semiconductor fab”; sometimes called a “foundry”) is a factory for semiconductor device fabrication. In layman’s terms, this is where they build the silicon chips that power our modern world. Even a small fab can easily cost $1 billion. Spending $3 to $5 billion is not uncommon, and you can splash a lot … Read More → "Boosting Semiconductor Fab Productivity by up to 20 Percent!"

Doing the Time Warp with Calibre DesignEnhancer

When I worked on my first ASIC deep in the mists of time that we used to call the 1980s, we employed a traditional “waterfall” model for our design and verification flows. In this case, any activities associated with the project were broken down into linear sequential phases, where each phase depended on the deliverables from the previous one.

The … Read More → "Doing the Time Warp with Calibre DesignEnhancer"

Are These the Top-Performing Edge AI Processors?

I fear I am becoming befuddled, bewildered, and bemused. It seems like every day I get to chat with a new company (well, a company new to me) that’s involved with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in some capacity or other. Some of these companies focus on the cloud, while others target the edge. Some devote themselves to the software side of things, … Read More → "Are These the Top-Performing Edge AI Processors?"

Teradyne’s Tactics to Tackle Twenty-First Century Test

When I was a young sprout, I used to work for a pair of sister companies called Cirrus Designs and Cirrus Computers in the UK. While at Cirrus Designs, I learned all* about testing integrated circuits (ICs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Meanwhile, at Cirrus Computers, I learned all* about digital logic simulation, automatic test pattern generation (ATPG), and automatic test equipment (ATE). (*When I say “ … Read More → "Teradyne’s Tactics to Tackle Twenty-First Century Test"

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Gasket Design Considerations — TE Connectivity and Mouser Electronics  Electromagnetic interference can cause a variety of costly issues and can be avoided with a robust EMI shielding solution. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Sam Robinson from TE Connectivity about the role that EMC gaskets play in EMI shielding, how compression can affect EMI shielding, and how TE Connectivity … Read More → "Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Gasket Design Considerations — TE Connectivity and Mouser Electronics"
Advantech Industrial AI Camera: Small but Mighty — Advantech and Mouser Electronics  Artificial intelligence equipped camera systems can be a great addition to a variety of industrial designs. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Ryan Chan from Advantech explore the components included in an industrial AI camera system, the benefits of Advantech’s AI ICAM-500 Industrial camera series and how you can get started … Read More → "Advantech Industrial AI Camera: Small but Mighty — Advantech and Mouser Electronics"
Electrical Connectors for Hermetically Sealed Applications — Cinch Connectivity and Mouser  Many hermetic chambers today require electrical pathways to provide internal equipment with power, data or signals, or to receive data and signals from equipment within the chamber. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Brad Taras from Cinch Connectivity Solutions explore the role that seals and connectors play in the performance of … Read More → "Electrical Connectors for Hermetically Sealed Applications — Cinch Connectivity and Mouser"
Package Evolution for MOSFETs and Diodes — Vishay and Mouser Electronics   A limiting factor for both MOSFETs and diodes is power dissipation per unit area and your choice of packaging can make a big difference in power dissipation. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Brian Zachrel from Vishay investigate how package evolution has led to new advancements in diodes and MOSFETs … Read More → "Package Evolution for MOSFETs and Diodes — Vishay and Mouser Electronics"