Tag Archives: semiconductor

CMMI Past Awakens Semiconductor Reboot

Posted on May 8, 2013 by j.blyler@ieee.org

A visit near DoD Mitre territory reinforces the need for hardware and software capability assessment in the semiconductor market. Continue reading →

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The Rule of Nine: Challenges Facing the Semiconductor IC Supply Chain

Posted on January 25, 2013 by j.blyler@ieee.org

While the GSA report focuses on China, the challenges apply to the global IC supply chain market. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged China, EDA, GSA, IC, Intellectual Property, IP, semiconductor, supply chain | Leave a comment

Chipestimate.com and SMIC Showcase Chinese Domestic Semiconductor IP

Posted on December 14, 2012 by j.blyler@ieee.org

China’s chip-design and verification communities will benefit from ready access to both international and domestic IP cores. Continue reading →

Posted in General, Uncategorized | Tagged Adam Traidman, ARM, Chipestimate, design, Dr. Tang, IP, Mr. Wu, semiconductor, SMIC, verification | Leave a comment

Chip Forecasts Down but Not Out

Posted on August 10, 2012 by j.blyler@ieee.org

Most major research firms predict a slowdown in semi sales for this year, but fundamentals give hope for the future. Continue reading →

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Semiconductor’s Sustainability Promise

Posted on July 10, 2012 by j.blyler@ieee.org

The Imec-Semi keynote highlighted how the semiconductor collaboration model and technical advances are addressing critical world issues. Continue reading →

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Wearable electronics; Semiconductor expertise destroys bacteria; Top IP scorer; Trolls don’t help inventors

Posted on July 6, 2012 by j.blyler@ieee.org

So much came to light this week that I can only offer a sampling from each topic. Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged bacteria, IBM, inventor, IP score, medical, Ocean Tomo, patent trolls, semiconductor, South Carolina, Staphylococcus, T-shirt, Wearable electronics | Leave a comment

Samsung-ARM Gestures with 32nm Gate-First Technology

Posted on March 30, 2012 by j.blyler@ieee.org

Samsung provided a proof-point for the commercial viability of 32nm High-K Metal Gate (HKMG), gate first technology at the Common Platform Technology Forum 2012. Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged ChipEstimate.TV, Intellectual Property, IP, IP Insider, John Blyler, mobile, Sean O'Kane, semiconductor | Leave a comment

Poor Semiconductor IPOs Point to Changing Future

Posted on December 29, 2011 by j.blyler@ieee.org

This was a tough year for most initial public offerings. However, trends in semiconductor IP and social media development suggest critical changes are taking place. Continue reading →