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Chips for everyone: Learning VLSI chip design from idea to tape-out
Learn VLSI chip from idea to tape-out on your personal computer/notebook through this easy to learn, step by step practical guide in 7 modules.
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Indian students in Japan's Kyoto University’s KU-STAR program visit Samco to observe semiconductor equipment manufacturing
On June 2, 2025, Japan based Samco Inc. hosted seven students from Kyoto University’s Short-Term Academic Research (KU-STAR) Program for India 2025 at its Kyoto headquarters. The students, part of a 59-day academic exchange program at Kyoto University, are engaged in resea
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Flyback DC-DC power converter explained: design, operation, and applications
In the realm of modern electronics, efficient and reliable power conversion is essential. Whether it's a smartphone charger, a television power supply, or an industrial control system, converting electrical energy from one form to another is a fundamental requirement. One of the
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Tapeout using OpenROAD: A comprehensive guide to RTL-to-GDSII implementation
OpenROAD has emerged as a transformative open-source platform for digital ASIC design, enabling fully autonomous RTL-to-GDSII implementation with sub-24-hour turnaround times. By integrating synthesis, floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and verif
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C-DAC to recruit fresher Project Engineers in embedded and VLSI/semiconductor design for its VEGA Processor group
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is recruiting for 25 Project Engineer (Fresher) positions at its Thiruvananthapuram location. Candidates must be 30 years or younger and hold a BE/BTech degree with at least 60% or equivalent CGPA, an ME/MTech degree, or a Post Graduate Deg
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Why OpenROAD is evolving well: A 2025 perspective
The OpenROAD project (Open Real-time Optimized Autonomous Design) is rapidly transforming the landscape of electronic design automation (EDA). Launched in 2018 under DARPA’s Electronics Resurgence Initiative, OpenROAD set out to democratize chip design by creating a fully autonomous, open
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DVCon U.S. 2026 opens call for extended abstracts, workshops, and tutorials
The Design and Verification Conference and Exhibition United States (DVCon U.S.) 2026, sponsored by Accellera Systems Initiative, has announced its call for extended abstracts, workshop, and tutorial proposals. The event is scheduled for March 2-5, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara,
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HORIBA India and IIT Delhi collaborate on research initiatives
HORIBA India, a subsidiary of the Japan-based HORIBA Group, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Delhi to fund three technical development research projects as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The projects focus on developing a low-cost, high-
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Missed campus hiring? From college to core-electronics: Path to a thriving electronics and semiconductor career
Approximately 80% of electronics and communication engineering graduates end up in software or IT jobs. However, intense competition from computer science, information science, AI, and machine learning graduates makes securing these roles challenging. Even if you land a software job, it may not a
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Essential software programming skills for VLSI engineers
VLSI (Very Large-Scale Integration) engineer requires more than just theoretical knowledge of electronics—it demands proficiency in specialized software tools that bring chip designs to life. These Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, known as Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software, are
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Essential skills for a successful VLSI chip design engineering career
Becoming a VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) semiconductor chip design engineer is both a well-paid and satisfying career path that combines deep technical knowledge with innovative problem-solving. If you're aspiring to excel in this field, here's a rundown of the essential skills you'll
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A journey to becoming a VLSI semiconductor chip design engineer
Imagine holding a smartphone, its sleek design hiding a marvel of engineering: a chip smaller than a coin, yet packed with billions of transistors working in harmony to power your apps, calls, and AI assistants. This is the magic of Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) design, the art and science
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