For Students
Advancements and commercial viability of neuromorphic technologies leading to widespread adoption
Neuromorphic technologies, which adapt biological neural principles to create high-efficiency computational devices, are on the brink of widespread commercial adoption. These technologies are characterized by continuous real-time operation and sparse event-based communication. R
12 min read
Optimizing MOSFET W/L ratios: A practical guide for analog and RF design
After nearly two decades in analog design, relying solely on intuition is no longer an option. Every decision, including the choice of the W/L ratio for a MOSFET, must be grounded in solid reasoning and experience. Here’s a detailed look at how to approach this critical as
27 min read
Chip design EDA: The three popular and latest P&R tools for advanced nodes including open-source
In electronic design automation (EDA) for deep-node digital Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) chip design, place and route (P&R) tools are absolute necessary for converting logical designs into physical layouts optimized for performance, power, and area (PPA). As process n
13 min read
CMTI launches level 2 laboratory training on semiconductor packaging in Bengaluru
The Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), inaugurated its Level 2 Laboratory Training on Semiconductor Packaging on May 12, 2025, at its facility in Bengaluru. The five-day programme, co-organized by CMTI, targets parti
3 min read
2025 Device Research Conference to showcase advances in semiconductor device technology
The 83rd Device Research Conference (DRC), the longest-running semiconductor device research meeting globally, will take place from June 22-25, 2025, at Duke University in Durham, NC. The conference serves as an international forum for presenting semiconductor device research, covering areas such
5 min read
RISC-V, OpenRISC, and SPARC: A comparative analysis of Open-Source processor ISAs
The open-source instruction set architecture (ISA) ecosystem has transformed processor design, with RISC-V leading the charge as a versatile, modern standard. However, earlier open-source ISAs like OpenRISC and SPARC have signific
16 min read
Unleashing Open-Source VLSI semiconductor Innovation: Find some of the powerful and flexible SoC chip framework and legacy
Open-source System-on-Chip (SoC) designs are revolutionizing hardware development by offering freely accessible, customizable semiconductor chip architectures. These designs provi
18 min read
RISC-V International and RISE Project collaborate on Yocto Project support
RISC-V International and the RISE Project have partnered to support the Yocto Project. RISC-V International has upgraded its membership from Silver to Platinum, gaining governance participation at the board level, while the RISE Project will provide engineering support. The Yocto Projec
2 min read
Basic introduction to complete VLSI semiconductor chip design covering everything in few hours of reading
Fundamentals of VLSI Semiconductor Chip Design: A quick but fairly comprehensive introduction
61 min read
Final Call: Join the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Grand Challenge to shape the future of tech
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme has issued a final call for submissions to the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Grand Challenge, with the deadline fast approaching on May 10, 2025. (As per the latest information the last date is extended
3 min read
India’s silicon surge: Career opportunities and insights for budding engineers in semiconductor manufacturing and equipment
The Multidisciplinary Engineering World of Semiconductor Equipment In an era defined by technological leaps, the semiconductor industry stands as the backbone of innovation, powering everything from smartphones to artificial intelligence
13 min read
Arm Cortex M series: Features, architecture, comparison and an example of processing
Arm Cortex M series processor architecture The Arm Cortex-M processor architecture is a family of 32-bit RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) processor cores designed by Arm Hol
62 min read
Our Editors dive into topical news, new products, and discuss the shifting architecture of the global semiconductor industry.
▶ Podcast
