Why it's essential to combine sign-off accuracy, iterative feedback, and intelligent automation in complex designs.

In the realm of high-performance IC (integrated circuit) design, symmetry is not just an aesthetic preference—it’s a critical factor for ensuring proper device functionality, especially in analog and ...

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) poses a critical challenge in the design of analogue integrated circuits, where the growing density of components and higher operating frequencies lead to increased ...

The semiconductor industry is at a pivotal moment as the limits of Moore’s Law motivate a transition to three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) technology. By vertically integrating multiple ...

When designing a chip, a designer needs to consider many tradeoffs before developing the logic. For example, if a chip is being developed for mobile applications, power becomes a very important factor ...

Taiwan's top three IC design firms, MediaTek, Novatek Microelectronics, and Realtek Semiconductor, have vast IP core portfolios to deliver customized chip services. However, with the industry's rising ...

What Is A Hybrid Integrated Circuit? A hybrid integrated circuit (HIC) or a hybrid microcircuit, is a miniaturised electronic circuit that combines different electronic components on a single platform ...

The classic circuit breaker—a resettable overcurrent cutoff device—has been with us since the 1920s and is well-known for its reliable, consistent performance and a simple schematic symbol (Fig. 1).

Taiwan's integrated circuit (IC) design sector faces intensified challenges as 2026 begins that may push its global revenue ...

Electronic equipment is vulnerable to surges applied to system power supplies, which can affect associated loads and cause system and component failure. To combat this, a recently-introduced "surge ...