Completing a Simulation IC Tape-Out Project and Joining a Renowned IC Company!

Completing a Simulation IC Tape-Out Project and Joining a Renowned IC Company!

Hello everyone, I am Y, a student from the Analog Tape-Out class at the IC Academy. As I stand on the threshold of entering the IC verification industry, I am filled with emotions. This journey from confusion to determination in learning and job hunting has many stories and experiences that I want to share, hoping … Read more

Is the Joint Venture with ARM a Case of ‘Inviting the Wolf into the House’?

Is the Joint Venture with ARM a Case of 'Inviting the Wolf into the House'?

Recently, ARM, a subsidiary of Japan’s SoftBank, and the Tsinghua Unigroup Innovation Fund signed a memorandum of cooperation in Beijing to establish a joint venture in Shenzhen. In the future, this joint venture will be developed into an important domestic integrated circuit core intellectual property development and service platform, controlled by Chinese stakeholders. Many netizens … Read more

Understanding the Six Core R&D Positions in the IT Field: Software, Algorithms, Hardware, Embedded Systems, IC Design, and Communication

Understanding the Six Core R&D Positions in the IT Field: Software, Algorithms, Hardware, Embedded Systems, IC Design, and Communication

ABOUT ME “Years of experience in R&D at major internet companies. Focused on computer principles, AI, and full-stack development. Sharing insights on industry development, career planning, and life experiences.“ In today’s rapidly developing information technology landscape, technical positions in the IT field have become synonymous with high salaries and great potential.Faced with six core directions: … Read more

Comparison of the Comprehensive Strength of 15 Domestic MCU Listed Companies in 2021

Comparison of the Comprehensive Strength of 15 Domestic MCU Listed Companies in 2021

According to the information compiled by the AspenCore analyst team from the database of Chinese IC design companies, there are currently 15 listed companies or companies that have passed the review and are about to be listed. The basic information and MCU business data statistics of these companies are as follows. Note: 1. The 2021 … Read more

What Can FPGAs Do? Are They More Powerful Than Microcontrollers?

What Can FPGAs Do? Are They More Powerful Than Microcontrollers?

Students learning about microcontrollers generally come into contact with FPGAs.Some readers might ask: What can FPGAs do? Are they more powerful than microcontrollers?To put it simply, FPGAs can perform tasks that microcontrollers can do in certain areas, and in some fields, FPGAs are far superior to microcontrollers. Of course, FPGAs and microcontrollers each have their … Read more

Chip Industry Winter! Semiconductor Manufacturers Under Tariffs: Soaring Costs! Customers Pressuring Prices! Chipmakers Facing Collective Hardship!

Chip Industry Winter! Semiconductor Manufacturers Under Tariffs: Soaring Costs! Customers Pressuring Prices! Chipmakers Facing Collective Hardship!

Although semiconductors are temporarily not within the scope of the new wave of tariff policies in the United States and will not be directly taxed, some relatedIC designers have already felt the atmosphere of impending challenges, fearing that customers will demand price reductions to “share the burden” during tough times. If customers also request price … Read more

Dynamic as a Running Rabbit, Static as a Virgin

Dynamic as a Running Rabbit, Static as a Virgin

This article is one of the series in the “RISC-V CPU Design” column. Note: This article is excerpted from the first domestic book that systematically introduces CPU and RISC-V design, titled “Hands-on Guide to CPU Design: RISC-V Processor Edition” by “Silicon Farmer Alexander” (expected to be released in March-April 2018). The phrase “dynamic as a … Read more

The History of MediaTek: From Establishment in 1997 to Global Leadership

The History of MediaTek: From Establishment in 1997 to Global Leadership

The History of MediaTek: From Establishment in 1997 to Global Leadership July 1995: United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) announced its exit from the IC design business, transforming into a pure wafer foundry. Cai Mingjie took the integrated circuit design department of UMC to establish the predecessor of MediaTek – the Multimedia Group. May 28, 1997: Cai … Read more

The Most Comprehensive Introduction to Chip Packaging

The Most Comprehensive Introduction to Chip Packaging

Chip packaging, simply put, is the process of placing the integrated circuit die produced by the foundry onto a substrate that serves as a carrier, then bringing out the pins and securing the package into a whole. It protects the chip, acting as its shell, not only fixing and sealing the chip but also enhancing … Read more