Abstract: High bandwidth memory (HBM) has become a key enabler for AI computing, offering high bandwidth and low power consumption with small form factor. Its 3D-stacked architecture with a wide memory interface significantly enhances performance for AI workloads. However, to eliminate risks that may occur in the 3D stack structure, a lot of design techniques […]
Abstract: Semiconductor production represents a significant share of the greenhouse (GHG) emissions and other life-cycle environmental impacts of electronic equipment. To reduce the impacts of the semiconductor industry, the mainstream sustainability agenda relies on the purchase of renewable energy and on the pursuit of efficiency. Efficiency improvements are achieved at two levels: the energy/resource consumed […]
Workshop Abstract: How close are we to language-to-circuit design at scale? This SSCS webinar assembles researchers advancing foundation models, agentic workflows, and open EDA. Case studies include language-to-analog synthesis, multimodal diagnosis and optimization of analog front-ends, and AI-assisted RF/mmWave design with quantitative results. The session will conclude with a brief synthesis of open research […]
Abstract: Advancements in technology scaling have ushered in larger systems boasting enhanced functionality, increased operational speed, and expanded data bandwidth. However, these benefits come with more demanding clocking requirements, including extended distribution distances and heightened timing precision. Furthermore, technology scaling has rendered traditional analog design challenging. Wider PVT variations necessitate intensive calibration efforts, and increased […]
Abstract: While CMOS transistors came to dominate integrated circuits, some other transistor types such as the bipolar junction transistor (BJT); its variant, the super-beta BJT; the junction gate field-effect transistor (JFET) and laterally diffused metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (LDMOS) continue to thrive in specific applications. The talk will re-visit the discovery of these transistor types, their […]
Abstract: Young researchers are brilliant at what they do best: pushing the boundaries of knowledge with technical excellence and groundbreaking innovation. And that’s exactly how it should be! But here’s the catch: a successful research career isn’t just about the best experiments or the most cited papers. It’s also about navigating the human side of […]
