Foundational

Explore the essential principles, core design flows, and foundational semiconductor concepts that every engineer must master.

29 Oct 2025 · 8 min

Design for Testability (DFT) – Why It Matters for Chip Reliability

As semiconductor designs grow increasingly complex, integrating billions of transistors into a single chip, testing becomes a critical step in ensuring product quality and reliability.

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29 Oct 2025 · 8 min

Physical Design – The Art of Turning Logic into Silicon

Every semiconductor begins as a collection of logical functions, but the real transformation happens when those functions take shape in silicon. This transformation is made possible through Physical Design (PD) - the stage in the VLSI design flow where digital logic is translated into a geometric layout ready for fabrication.

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10-Dec-2025 · 8 min

Understanding the Concept of VSI

VSI (Verdi Signoff Infrastructure) is a structured, signoff-driven verification methodology built around Synopsys Verdi. It provides unified visibility, automated checks, and detailed debug capabilities for low-power verification.

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