Explore the world of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and its impact on the resurgence of chip design in this Stanford seminar. Delve into topics such as NVidia's 2.5D-IC technology, current design capabilities, and the challenges posed by the end of Dennard scaling. Examine the heroic efforts in the industry, including the transport of EUV systems, and consider the future of computing beyond Moore's Law. Gain insights into the digital design flow from a high-level perspective and understand the crucial role of EDA tools in chip design. Analyze the EDA market segments, historical trends, and the industry's position within the broader semiconductor landscape. Trace the brief history of EDA and compare electronic automation capabilities to mechanical automation. Discover recent innovations in the field, including ESL for FPGA, higher-level design approaches, and the widespread integration of IP in modern chip design.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction.
NVidia 2.5D-IC.
Design Capabilities Today.
And Dennard Scaling.
Heroic Efforts?.
Transport of an EUV System.
Computing after Moore's Law.
(Digital) Design Flow from 30,000 feet.
EDA is the Set of Tools Required to Design a Chip.
EDA Segments 2018.
EDA Historical Markets.
Top EDA & Semiconductor IP Yearly Revenue.
The EDA Industry in Perspective.
A Brief History of EDA.
What Electronic Automation Can Do (and Mechanical Can't).
What's New? ESL for FPGA.
What's New? Higher Levels.
What's New? IP Integration Everywhere.
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Stanford Online
