Why the First Tape-Out Success Rate of Chips Has Significantly Decreased

Why the First Tape-Out Success Rate of Chips Has Significantly Decreased

(This article is translated from Semiconductor Engineering) As the complexity of chips continues to increase, chip manufacturers are shifting from single-chip designs to multi-chip components, requiring more iterations, and the increasing level of customization makes design and verification work more time-consuming. Consequently, the first tape-out success rate of chips is sharply declining. Details from a … Read more

Integrating AI and Smart Hardware into HMI Interaction Design with ProtoPie

Integrating AI and Smart Hardware into HMI Interaction Design with ProtoPie

Currently, the field of HMI design is facing challenges in the integration of software and hardware, and designers need a tool to break down the barriers between design and engineering. On March 19, 2025, at the 5th China Automotive Human-Machine Interaction and Experience Design Innovation Conference, Li Li, Business Development Manager for the Asia-Pacific region … Read more

Why the First Silicon Tape-Out Success Rate for Chips Has Significantly Decreased

Why the First Silicon Tape-Out Success Rate for Chips Has Significantly Decreased

(This article is translated from Semiconductor Engineering) As the complexity of chips continues to increase, chip manufacturers are shifting from single-chip designs to multi-chip components, requiring more iterations, and the increasing level of customization makes design and verification work more time-consuming. Consequently, the first silicon tape-out success rate is sharply declining. Details from a new … Read more

Multi-MCP: Integrating Multiple MCP Servers into One

Multi-MCP: Integrating Multiple MCP Servers into One

AI agents (those smart assistants) are becoming increasingly popular and powerful. With various impressive frameworks, you can connect these AIs to external tools, enabling them to retrieve data, perform calculations, and interact with the outside world. These tools significantly enhance the capabilities of AI, allowing them to search for information online, solve mathematical problems, and … Read more

What Are Domestic MCU Manufacturers Doing in 2025?

What Are Domestic MCU Manufacturers Doing in 2025?

The MCU market has undergone significant changes in recent years due to various factors such as the pandemic, supply chain destocking, and technological advancements. With the rise of Chinese MCU manufacturers, global market competition has intensified, and technological innovation has accelerated, promising continuous growth in multiple fields in the future. What everyone wants to know … Read more

Top 10 Renewable Energy Trends and Innovations for 2025

Top 10 Renewable Energy Trends and Innovations for 2025

Introduction By 2025, the landscape of renewable energy will continue to evolve, with innovations enhancing efficiency, scalability, and reliability. Renewable energy storage is advancing to address intermittency issues, while AI integration is optimizing grid management and energy forecasting. Additionally, trends such as expanding solar production and scaling wind energy systems are helping to transition towards … Read more

In-Depth Analysis of the Current State of China’s Chip Packaging Industry (Including Potential Companies)

In-Depth Analysis of the Current State of China's Chip Packaging Industry (Including Potential Companies)

Continuing from the previous discussion, we previously conducted an in-depth analysis of the upstream materials and chip design industry in China, recommending companies with potential for the future. In this issue, we will discuss the current state of China’s chip packaging industry. The Chinese chip packaging industry is currently at a bottleneck in development. Some … Read more