Semico Opens Registration for IP Ecosystem Conference

Semiconductor IP continues to be a crucial component in the design and development of complex integrated circuits, especially SoCs. Semico Research will host a one-day conference to focus on the IP ecosystem and issues that are affecting the growth of the semiconductor industry.  The Semico IMPACT Conference will be held November 6, 2013 at the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose, CA.  

The conference will address topics including the following:

From Basic SoCs to Advanced Performance Multicore SoCs, designs are evolving into new forms, enabling a variety of enhancements to existing end applications.

• As device structures change and complexity increases, how are companies managing time-to-market versus chip complexity versus cost? Does it pay to wait?
• How do derivative designs drive new designs? Are new architectures postponed because of the availability of derivatives?

IP subsystems, the holy grail or marketing hype?

• What do third-party IP suppliers bring to the table that would encourage IDMs to pursue a "buy" versus "make" decision? Is a third-party IP subsystem a necessary evil or a productive way to solve design issues?
• Which IP subsystems are getting the most traction?

Changes in the IP market are prompting enhanced and more comprehensive tool sets from the EDA vendors. What can we expect in the future regarding more highly integrated and intelligent EDA tools to aid in infusing more complex IP blocks into SoC designs?

A critical part of the IP ecosystem is the foundry.  Early time to market is one key to a successful design, and including the foundries early in the process helps ultimately get the product out faster.  How does qualifying IP at a foundry benefit both the designer and the foundry?  How does portability from foundry to foundry affect the design?

The Semico IMPACT Conference "Focus on the IP Ecosystem" will provide a lineup of thought-provoking keynotes and enlightening panels. If you are a silicon architect, an SoC designer or an ASIC design manager, plan to attend this event on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose, California.  Registration is now open on our website; pre-registration is $75, walk-up is $150.  

Speaking opportunities and sponsorships are available.  

Contact Jim Feldhan at 602-997-0337 or
Joanne Itow at 602-459-4826 for more information.