Quadric, a former AI chip startup that has transitioned to an AI IP supplier, has successfully raised Series C funding. The company is planning to significantly increase its workforce to support its growth ambitions.
Cadence Design Systems has launched the first LPDDR5X 9,600 Mbits/s memory IP system solution designed for enterprise and data center applications. This solution integrates Cadence's memory IP with Microsoft's RAIDDR ECC algorithm to enhance reliability.
Synopsys has divested its Processor IP Solutions business to GlobalFoundries, following its acquisition of MIPS which included RISC-V IP software and tools. The financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed.
Randy Caplan, co-founder and CEO of Silicon Creations, discusses the company's growth as a leading mixed-signal semiconductor IP provider with over 500 customers. His leadership has been pivotal in developing key technologies that serve various major market segments.
GlobalFoundries' MIPS is set to acquire the ARC IP business from Synopsys as Synopsys refocuses on its core IP operations. This acquisition aligns with GlobalFoundries' strategy to enhance its capabilities in physical AI.
EDA and IP revenue has increased by 8.8%, driven by stronger performance in the Pacific Rim region. This growth indicates a shift in market dynamics, suggesting that the semiconductor industry is adapting to changing demand patterns.
The article discusses the challenges of managing extensive design and manufacturing data in the semiconductor industry while ensuring secure collaboration and intellectual property protection. It highlights the role of AI-driven platforms in addressing these issues.
Volker Politz, Chief Sales Officer of Semidynamics, discusses his role in leading the global sales team of the company, which was founded in 2016 with a focus on RISC-V design services. The company's success in this area has led to a strategic pivot towards developing its own products.
The article discusses the urgent need for semiconductor manufacturing systems to integrate quantum-resistant security measures due to the threat of harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks. It emphasizes that products and systems developed today must be designed with this future risk in mind.
Ceva has announced the integration of its AI DSP into NXP's S32Z2 and S32E2 processors, aimed at enhancing real-time processing capabilities for software-defined vehicles. This development highlights the growing importance of AI in automotive technology.
Cadence has unveiled an ecosystem at CES 2026 that offers pre-validated packaged chiplets aimed at physical AI, data centers, and high-performance computing. This collaboration includes notable partners such as Arm and Arteris.
GUC has announced that its 3nm HBM4E IP has won the Five-Year Achievement Award for Best EDA & IP/Processor at the EE Awards Asia 2025. This recognition highlights the company's advancements in high-bandwidth memory technology.
MIPS has introduced a new AI neural processor IP based on the RISC-V architecture at CES, designed to enhance the performance of transformer and agentic language AI models at the edge. The MIPS S8200 aims to integrate tightly with existing systems to optimize AI processing capabilities.
Chips&Media and Visionary.ai have announced the launch of the world's first fully AI-based Image Signal Processor, which is expected to significantly enhance digital imaging quality. This collaboration combines Chips&Media's expertise in image processing hardware with Visionary.ai's innovative AI technology.
The DI3CM-HCI is a high-performance MIPI I3C host controller IP core designed to serve as a drop-in replacement for I²C and SPI, offering higher bandwidth and lower power consumption. It complies with MIPI I3C Basic v1.1.1 and demonstrates general compliance with the MIPI I3C HCI Specification 1.1.
The article discusses the complexities involved in building a System on Chip (SoC), emphasizing the need for strategic planning and collaboration across hardware and software. It references a presentation from the RISC-V Summit that outlines the tradeoffs and considerations in SoC development.
SiFive and IAR have announced a collaboration to enhance RISC-V innovation in automotive electronics by providing full support for SiFive's Automotive IP cores through IAR's toolchain. This partnership aims to advance the development of embedded systems in the automotive sector.
Ceva, Inc. has received the 'Best IP/Processor of the Year' award for its Ceva-XC21 at the 2025 EE Awards Asia. This recognition highlights the innovative advancements in semiconductor intellectual property.
DCD-SEMI has introduced the DAES IP Core, a high-performance solution designed to accelerate AES encryption and decryption for secure systems. It supports multiple key sizes and modes, offering ultra-fast throughput and seamless integration for hardware acceleration.
The article presents a novel logic encryption (LE) approach aimed at protecting intellectual property in modern circuits by obfuscating their structure and functionality. This method utilizes standard cryptographic algorithms and circuit design techniques to enhance security against various attacks while minimizing design overheads.