AI-assisted chip design will be the way forward for the IT industry @ CadenceCONNECT Singapore 2024

In the vast expanse of technological advancements, US-based Cadence Design Systems often took up the role of the unsung hero. This 36-year-old company specializes in EDA (electronic design automation) software, a critical tool for designing integrated circuits (ICs) and PCBs for motherboards.

Essentially, Cadence provides the backbone for circuit simulation, ensuring optimal layouts to minimize stray and parasitic capacitance for peak performance. NVIDIA, for instance, uses Cadence's EDA software to design its cutting-edge Blackwell AI chip.

One of the hallmark events for Cadence is the CadenceCONNECT seminar which was held in Singapore a couple of weeks ago.

It is an annual gathering that unites users, developers, and industry experts and acts as a hub for networking, sharing best practices, and uncovering new techniques in advanced chip, SoC, and system design.

The highlight of this year’s seminar is the integration of AI, a move that promises to revolutionize circuit design. With AI, circuit designs can be created faster and smarter, allowing for automatic generation and optimization, and enabling designers to detect potential issues more efficiently. This continuous improvement loop ensures that Cadence remains at the forefront of producing high-performance chips.

KT Moore, Cadence VP of Corporate Marketing & Business Development, emphasized the pivotal role of AI in driving innovation, while also acknowledging the crucial contributions of customers and partners. In his speech, Cadence is transforming its infrastructure and solutions, exploring new markets, and introducing advancements like the Dynamic Duo III.

This latest innovation in verification technology supports multi-die chip validation and solidifies Cadence’s position as a leader in hardware-software co-verification.

Ensuring a 99.99% confidence level in chip functionality is vital, as hardware unreliability can be a nightmare for chip makers. To address this, Cadence offered breakout sessions at CadenceCONNECT, covering topics from analog and digital design to system verification and MSA & PCB designs. Industry giants like Infineon, MediaTek, Morse Micro, Realtek, Renesas, and STMicroelectronics also took the stage and shared their experiences with Cadence’s latest technologies.

Cadence CONNECT is a global event, held in multiple regions annually. To find out when the next Cadence CONNECT event is happening near you, click here.