Silicon Integration Initiative

Inspire the Future of Electronic Innovation, Contribute to the 57th Design Automation Conference

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

The conference is unique in offering the semiconductor and electronics design industry outstanding education, training, exhibits and networking opportunities.

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  • The conference is unique in offering the semiconductor and electronics design industry outstanding education, training, exhibits and networking opportunities.
  • I encourage everyone in the worldwide electronic ecosystem to participate at DAC and to submit research topics, design practices and technical aspirations to the 2020 program.
  • All submission information details can be found at https://dac.com/call-for-contributions
    The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is recognized as the premier event for the design of electronic circuits and systems, and for electronic design automation (EDA) and silicon solutions.
  • Design Automation Conference acknowledges trademarks or registered trademarks of other organizations for their respective products and services.

57th Design Automation Conference Names Executive Committee for the 2020 Conference and Exhibition

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) , the only event devoted to electronic design and design automation of electronic circuits and systems, has named Dr. Zhuo Li, Group Director of Cadence Design Systems as the 57th DAC General Chair.

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  • The Design Automation Conference (DAC) , the only event devoted to electronic design and design automation of electronic circuits and systems, has named Dr. Zhuo Li, Group Director of Cadence Design Systems as the 57th DAC General Chair.
  • A diverse group of volunteers has been selected from across the semiconductor, design, research, embedded systems, intellectual property and electronic design automation (EDA) industries to join the 2020 EC.
  • The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is recognized as the premier event for the design of electronic circuits and systems, and for electronic design automation (EDA) and silicon solutions.
  • Design Automation Conference acknowledges trademarks or registered trademarks of other organizations for their respective products and services.

Microsoft, GLOBALFOUNDRIES Join Si2 OpenAccess Coalition

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Microsoft Corporation and GLOBALFOUNDRIES have joined Silicon Integration Initiatives OpenAccess Coalition, a diverse group of international semiconductor companies that support the OpenAccess design database application programming interface.

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  • Microsoft Corporation and GLOBALFOUNDRIES have joined Silicon Integration Initiatives OpenAccess Coalition, a diverse group of international semiconductor companies that support the OpenAccess design database application programming interface.
  • The OpenAccess database provides EDA software tools with immediate design flow interoperability, saving members time and money.
  • He cited a recent Si2 industry survey which showed that more than 80 percent of end users develop specialized, internal design tools.
  • Si2 recently introduced OpenAccess Data Model 6, the first major code revision since 2014.

Rahul Goyal of Intel Re-elected Board Chair of Silicon Integration Initiative

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Rahul Goyal of Intel has been reelected to a one-year term as board chair of Silicon Integration Initiative, a leading research and development joint venture that provides standard interoperability solutions for integrated circuit design tools.

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  • Rahul Goyal of Intel has been reelected to a one-year term as board chair of Silicon Integration Initiative, a leading research and development joint venture that provides standard interoperability solutions for integrated circuit design tools.
  • Other companies represented on the Si2 board are: ANSYS, Cadence Design Systems, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Google, IBM, Qualcomm Technologies, Samsung, Siemens--a Mentor Business, Synopsys and Texas Instruments.
  • A member of the Si2 board since 2003, Goyal is vice president, Technology and Manufacturing Group and director, Research and Development Strategic Enabling for Intel.
  • Goyal joined Intel in 1989 and has held various technical and management positions in software engineering and technology development.

Deep Technology Insights and Innovation to be found at the 56th Design Automation Conference in Las Vegas

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

When the 56th Design Automation Conference opens June 2, in Las Vegas, several first-time and returning exhibitors will greet design engineers as they embark on a week-long journey turning sin city into tech city.

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  • When the 56th Design Automation Conference opens June 2, in Las Vegas, several first-time and returning exhibitors will greet design engineers as they embark on a week-long journey turning sin city into tech city.
  • More than 50 companies will exhibit at the Las Vegas Convention Center, including 21 first-time exhibitors to the show.
  • The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is recognized as the premier event for the design of electronic circuits and systems, and for electronic design automation (EDA) and silicon solutions.
  • Design Automation Conference acknowledges trademarks or registered trademarks of other organizations for their respective products and services.

Si2 Elects Board Members for 2019-2010

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Silicon Integration Initiative, a leading research and development joint venture that provides standard interoperability solutions for integrated circuit design tools,announced today the election of the 2019-2020 board of directors.

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  • Silicon Integration Initiative, a leading research and development joint venture that provides standard interoperability solutions for integrated circuit design tools,announced today the election of the 2019-2020 board of directors.
  • Board members will be introduced at the Si2 Member Meeting and Reception during the Design Automation Conference, June 3, 4:00 5:30 p.m., Las Vegas Westgate Hotel, Ballroom F.
    Joining the Si2 Board this year is:
    ANSYSVik Kulkarni, vice president and Chief Strategist, ANSYS Inc.
    IntelRahul Goyal, vice president, Technology and Manufacturing Group and director, Research and Development Strategic Enabling
    Texas InstrumentsKeith Green, distinguished member of the technical staff, Analog Technology Development
    Founded in 1988, Si2 is a leading research and development joint venture that provides standard interoperability solutions for integrated circuit design tools.
  • All Si2 activities are carried out under the auspices of the The National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, the fundamental law that defines R&D joint ventures and offers them a large measure of protection against federal antitrust laws.
  • The Si2 international membership includes semiconductor foundries, fabless manufacturers, and EDA companies.

Five Outstanding Innovators Under Age 40 Honored at the 56th Design Automation Conference

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Thursday, May 16, 2019

For 56 years, the future of innovation for the design and automation of electronic systems and circuits has been found at the Design Automation Conference (DAC) .

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  • For 56 years, the future of innovation for the design and automation of electronic systems and circuits has been found at the Design Automation Conference (DAC) .
  • The award recognizes five top young innovators, who have made a significant impact in the field of design and automation of electronics.
  • The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is recognized as the premier event for the design of electronic circuits and systems, and for electronic design automation (EDA) and silicon solutions.
  • Design Automation Conference acknowledges trademarks or registered trademarks of other organizations for their respective products and services.

Why Gamble When You Can Be Educated on “Thursday is Training Day” at the 56th Design Automation Conference

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

Conference registration is now open , including sign-up for Thursday is Training Day.

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  • Conference registration is now open , including sign-up for Thursday is Training Day.
  • Thursday is Training Day offers DAC attendees the opportunity to learn a variety of popular programming subjects from leading training provider Doulos .
  • The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is recognized as the premier event for the design of electronic circuits and systems, and for electronic design automation (EDA) and silicon solutions.
  • Design Automation Conference acknowledges trademarks or registered trademarks of other organizations for their respective products and services.

The 56th Design Automation Conference Unveils Keynotes Speakers

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) returns for its 56th year with a stellar line up of visionary Keynotes and SKYtalks.

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  • The Design Automation Conference (DAC) returns for its 56th year with a stellar line up of visionary Keynotes and SKYtalks.
  • Founded in 1964, DAC is the longest running and largest event focused on research and technology for the design and automation of electronic circuits and systems.
  • The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is recognized as the premier event for the design of electronic circuits and systems, and for electronic design automation (EDA) and silicon solutions.
  • Design Automation Conference acknowledges trademarks or registered trademarks of other organizations for their respective products and services.

Si2 Names Dr. Rhett Davis Technical and Education Advisor

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Thursday, March 14, 2019

Rhett Davis, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been named Technical and Educational Advisor for Silicon Integration Initiative.

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  • Rhett Davis, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been named Technical and Educational Advisor for Silicon Integration Initiative.
  • Si2 is a leading research and development joint venture that provides standard interoperability solutions for integrated circuit design tools.
  • This new position expands Davis reach and impact on the semiconductor industry, said John Ellis, Si2 president and CEO.
  • Dr. Davis expertise will assist Si2 and its members in bridging the gap between visionary research and real-world, high-performance, AI applications.