Synopsys Journal

The Importance of Today's AMS Design - Synopsys Journal - Issue 1, 2013

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT

The analog mixed-signal sector is emerging as a significant and growing market opportunity to which an increasing number of players are turning their attention. In this issue of Synopsys Journal, "The Importance of Today's AMS Design", we present three perspectives on the exciting new markets and technologies that are driving the AMS segment, and consider some of the key challenges and how they can be overcome.
Featured authors: Dr. Handel Jones, chief executive, IBS; Hartmut Hiller, vice president, Design Enabling and Services, Infineon Technologies; Dr. Paul Lo, senior vice president and general manager, Analog/Mixed-Signal Group, Synopsys, Inc.

The Business of High-Reliability Electronics - Synopsys Journal - Issue 3, 2012

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

'High reliability' is at the very core of military, aerospace, medical, and other safety-critical applications. In this issue of Synopsys Journal, “The Business of High-Reliability Electronics”, we present three perspectives on how the need for stringent reliability is -- while still very important in traditional realms -- no longer confined to them and now influences other markets where businesses' reputations are at stake.
Featured authors: Colin Barnden, principal analyst, Semicast; Ian A. McDonald, director, Space Products and Systems, BAE Systems; David W. Smith, scientist, Synopsys, Inc.

Managing for "Moore" - Synopsys Journal - Issue 2, 2012

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Moore’s Law has reached yet another technology landmark: 20/22nm processes are now in production. This particular node shows distinct signs of being “disruptive” as design teams seek alternatives to straight technology scaling. Major options under wide consideration include implementation of 3D-ICs and programmable devices. We explore three different perspectives on these methods in “Managing for “Moore”, the latest edition of Synopsys Journal.
Featured authors: Thomas R. Halfhill, The Linley Group; Moshe Gavrielov, President and CE, Xilinx; Dr. Antun Domic, Sr. VP and GM, Implementation Group, Synopsys, Inc.

The Business of Global Design - Synopsys Journal - Issue 1, 2012

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Chip design is a complex business. And chip design across remote locations is more complex still. To expand globally, chip companies must think about balancing the risks and rewards. We explore three quite different perspectives on the issues in “The Business of Global Design”, the latest issue of Synopsys Journal.
Featured authors: Dr. Handel Jones, Founder, IBS, Inc.; Babak Bastani, VP of Global Chip Design, CSR; Glenn Dukes, VP of Professional Services, Synopsys, Inc.

The Changing Face of Mobile Computing - Synopsys Journal - Issue 3, 2011

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Mobile computing is pervasive. Tens of billions of devices, scattered throughout out home, offices, cars, and public and private shared spaces, are being connected wirelessly to the digital world. Collectively, the effect of connecting these devices is having an enormous effect on society.
Featured authors: Shinichi Yoshioka, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Renesas Mobile; Jim McGregor, Chief Technology Strategist, In-Stat; Aart de Geus, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Synopsys, Inc.

Semiconductor IP: The critical lever of SoC design - Synopsys Journal – Issue 2, 2011

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Intellectual property (IP) is no longer a "nice to have" for chip design. You cannot hope to design a complex chip, and be competitive, without using IP.
Featured authors: Rich Wawrzyniak, Analyst with Semico Research Corp.; Dr. Seh-Woong Jeong, Executive Vice President for Systems LSI, Samsung Electronics Co.; Joachim Kunkel, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Solutions Group, Synopsys, Inc.

The New Landscape of Verification - Synopsys Journal – Issue 1, 2011

Tue, 17 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In this issue of Synopsys Journal, we consider the state-of-the-art in system-to-silicon verification.
Featured authors: Paul Tobin, Director of the Verification Center of Expertise, AMD; George Zafiropoulos, Vice President of Solutions Marketing, Synopsys, Inc.; Rajiv Maheshwary, Senior Director of Solutions Marketing, Synopsys, Inc., and Janick Bergeron, Scientist and Fellow, Synopsys, Inc.

The Business of Semiconductor Manufacturing - Synopsys Journal - Issue 4, 2010

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In this issue of Synopsys Journal, we explore the increasingly close relationship between EDA and the world of manufacturing.
Featured authors: George Gomba, Vice President of Process R&D, SRDC IBM Systems and Technology Group; Dr. Handel Jones, Chief Executive, International Business Strategies; Dr. Howard Ko, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Silicon Engineering Group, Synopsys, Inc.

The Business of SoC Design - Synopsys Journal - Issue 3, 2010

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT

In this issue of Synopsys Journal, we look at management strategies and their relationship to the design of SoCs.
Featured authors: Andrew Chang, Vice President of Corporate Planning and Operations, Mediatek; Ronald Collett, President and Chief Executive Officer, Numetrics Management Systems; Don Chan, Vice President of Corporate Applications Engineering, Synopsys, Inc.

Embedded software and virtual prototyping - Synopsys Journal – Issue 2, 2010

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

In this issue, we delve into the subject of embedded software and why system-level design and verification solutions are is becoming more popular with developers. And why virtual models are finding favor with the hardware verification teams, and not just for prototyping.
Featured authors: Phillippe Magarshack, Group VP and GM, Central CAD and Design Solutions, STMicroelectronics; Chris Rommel, Analyst, VDC Research Group; Joachim Kunkel, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Synopsys, Inc.

Embedded Multicore Design - Synopsys Journal – Issue 1, 2010

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

In this issue of Synopsys Journal, we explore the impact that multicore is making on the industry, and focus on two aspects of the technology: embedded multicore systems, and multicore as an EDA tools platform.
Featured authors: Dr. Handel H. Jones, Chief Executive, IBS; Lisa Su, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Networking and Multimedia, Freescale Semiconductor; Debra Martucci, Chief Information Officer, Synopsys, Inc.

Managing the Total Cost of Design - Synopsys Journal – Issue 4, 2009

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

In this issue, we have three independent perspectives on the economics of chip design.
Featured authors: Dan Hutcheson, CEO, VLSI Research; Takashi Yoshimori, Assistant Technology Executive of SoC Design, Semiconductor Company of Toshiba Corp.; Manoj Gandhi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Verification Group, Synopsys, Inc.

De-mystifying Analog Design - Synopsys Journal – Issue 3, 2009

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

In this issue, we aim to de-mystify the art of analog design.
Featured authors: Peter Frith, Chief Technology Officer, Wolfson Microelectronics; Dr. Paul Lo, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Analog/Mixed-signal Group, Synopsys, Inc.; Joe Mastroianni, Vice President of Analog/Mixed-signal R&D, Synopsys, Inc.

Embedded Software and System Validation - Synopsys Journal – Issue 2, 2009

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

In this issue, we explore the hardware/software validation conundrum.
Featured authors: Rick Bahr, Vice President of Engineering, Atheros; Gary Meyers, Vice president and General Manager, Synplicity Business Group, Synopsys, Inc.; Ken McElvain, Vice President of Technology Strategy, Synplicity Business Group, Synopsys, Inc.

The Business of Low Power - Synopsys Journal – Issue 1, 2009

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The Business of Low Power Low power is the focus of this issue of Synopsys Journal. It is one of the biggest challenges that our customers face today. Its impact on the design flow is ubiquitous – from system specification through to process technology. Where will the next 100x power savings come from?
Featured authors: Mike Muller, CTO, ARM Ltd.; Dr. Antun Domic, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Implementation Group, Synopsys, Inc.; Michael Keating, Fellow, Synopsys, Inc.