David Lin Joins Si2 University Partner Network

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Sheng-En David Lin, a Phd candidate in Electrical Engineering at Washington State University, has been accepted into the Si2 University Partner Network. His work for Si2 will help validate portions of a new Power Modeling standard which is being contributed to the IEEE P2416 Working Group.  This standard is aimed at system level IP blocks and will serve power data to IEEE 1801 power state models.

David’s research interests include modeling for VLSI circuits and systems and algorithms for VLSI CAD automation, with current focus on physical design methodologies of multi-tier gate-level monolithic 3-D ICs.

The Si2 University Partner Network connects qualified engineering student-partners to their future employers in a program that offers real-world, electronic design automation job experience. Partners strengthen their resumes and broaden their network with prospective employers, while employers identify and work with prospective employees. For more information click here.

Tom Whipple Elected Co-Chair of Si2 OpenStandards Technology Steering Group

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Tom Whipple, solutions architect at Zuken, has been elected co-chair of the Si2 OpenStandards Technology Steering Group. He joins co-chair Jerry Frenkil, director of OpenStandards, in this new leadership role.  Paul Stabler of IBM was elected secretary.

The Si2 OpenStandards membership offers the option for companies collaborate in one or all of a variety of  topical working groups that develop and approve standards for the global semiconductor industry. OpenStandards targets potential standards earlier, streamlines a path for more timely industry approval, and strengthens  inter-project collaboration. The TSG is responsible for coordinating OS technology roadmaps, and recommending formation of OS collaborating groups and monitoring their activities.

At Zuken, Tom is responsible for defining, promoting and supporting chip-package-board co-design solutions using Zuken CR-8000 design tools.

Si2 Welcomes NVMEngines

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Si2 welcomes its newest member: NVMEngines.

NVMEngines will provide non-volatile memory semiconductor IP with initial focus on STT-MRAM technology. For more information visit http://www.nvmengines.com/

MediaTek Joins Si2 OpenAccess Coalition

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Si2 welcomes MediaTek Inc. as the newest member of the OpenAccess Coalition. The OpenAccess Database is the world’s most widely used, open reference database for IC design, with a supporting standard API.  It was developed to create authentic interoperability between EDA companies and semiconductor designers and manufacturers. Its adoption has improved design flow efficiency across the industry.

MediaTek (TWSE: 2454) is a global fabless semiconductor company that enables 1.5 billion connected devices a year. They are a market leader in developing innovative systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile device, home entertainment, connectivity and IoT products.

Quick and Easy Scripting Solutions: Interrogate Design

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Quick and Easy Scripting Solutions for your IC Design Problems

Interrogate Design: This demonstration is based on a problem where someone used the wrong library book, and it was discovered late in the design process. With our scripting interface, it’s very easy to exchange two library books.

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See the video here.

Si2 Launches OpenPDK and OpenAccess Working Groups

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Si2 is launching Special Interest Groups for its OpenPDK and OpenAccess programs. Join us at the DAC 2017 organizational meeting, Monday, June 19, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Austin Convention Center, Room 7.  For details visit https://si2.org/events/dac_sig_meeting/

Introducing OPAL: A High-Level Design Rule Modeling Language

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Learn about this Intel contribution to Si2 and the industry, and join us for lunch at a special DAC 2017 program. https://lnkd.in/e8TJ7kG

Si2 oaScript Symposium: Scripting Made Easy

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Si2 oaScript Symposium:
Scripting Made Easy

DAC 2017
Austin Convention Center, Room 7
Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

  • Can you easily write new applications for your users?
    We’ll show you how.
  • Can you easily integrate script tools into your applications?
    We’ll show you how.
  • Do your applications have a fast-track learning system?
    We’ll show you ours.

Join us at DAC 2017 to learn how EDA engineers, product developers and designers are more productive using oaScript.

Click here for details