In the complex landscape of chip manufacturing, tape-out occupies a core position. As the final step in integrated circuit design, it is a critical process that transforms abstract circuit blueprints into actual chips. 1. The Connotation and Essence of Tape-Out Tape-out, expressed in English as “tape-out”, is a process that relies on a series of … Read more
In the field of chip design, ECO (Engineering Change Order) is a key concept. Below, we will detail its definition, role, implementation process, and practical applications: 1. Definition of ECO ECO refers to a localized circuit modification plan implemented after the chip design has completed tape-out, addressing minor design defects or changes in functional requirements … Read more
Original contributions are welcome; the more you write, the more you earn. What is a Flexible Circuit Board (FPCB)? A Flexible Circuit Board (FPCB), commonly referred to as a soft board, is an abbreviation for Flex-PCB and is sometimes called FPC. FPCs and PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) are similar in function and structure, but PCBs … Read more
Guide to Learning Circuit Board Technology Overview This learning guide aims to help you review and consolidate your understanding of the circuit board technologies introduced in the source material. The source material discusses various types of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), their applications, key steps in the manufacturing process, and connection methods. It also covers different … Read more
Why is it called “Xilinx HLS”? It is said that Altera’s HLS is somewhat different. 1 HLS Design The names of Xilinx’s HLS tools vary; I recall “Vivado HLS” and “Vitis HLS”. The version of the tool I used is 2024.2, and this version of the HLS tool is called “Vitis”. Vitis 2024.2 is a … Read more
In recent years, with the development of artificial intelligence (AI), the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) has gradually become a focal point as an emerging computing chip technology. Compared to traditional Central Processing Units (CPUs) and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), NPUs offer significant advantages in efficiency and low power consumption, providing new possibilities for AI application … Read more
The Hexagon NPU (Neural Processing Unit) is a dedicated hardware module designed by Qualcomm to meet the computational demands of artificial intelligence (AI). It is specifically built for low power and high performance AI inference tasks, playing a crucial role in generative AI applications on the edge (such as smartphones, PCs, and other devices). The … Read more
👆If you would like to meet regularly, feel free to star 🌟 and bookmark it~Source: ContentTranslated fromsemiwiki.. In an era where the scale, complexity, and diversity of artificial intelligence workloads are continuously increasing, chip manufacturers face mounting pressure to provide solutions that are not only fast but also flexible and programmable. Semidynamics recently announced the … Read more
The full name of CAN is Controller Area Network, which translates to Controller Area Network. It is a half-duplex asynchronous serial communication protocol and physical interface used in embedded systems such as vehicles, power systems, and industrial equipment. CAN is an event-driven communication protocol that employs a non-master-slave structure, allowing all nodes to send and … Read more
✦ To implement the “Guidelines for Information Security Protection of Industrial Control Systems” and fulfill the policy requirements of the “14th Five-Year Plan” for coordinated development and safety, the Industrial Control System Information Security Industry Alliance (ICSISIA) launched a collection and selection activity for typical application cases of industrial safety systems on May 20, 2021. … Read more