Understanding 3D IC Technology: Unveiling the Future of Integrated Circuits

Delve into the world of 3D IC technology, its architecture, benefits, and applications. Learn how it’s reshaping the future of integrated circuits for enhanced performance and efficiency.

2.5D and 3D IC design testing challenges

Shifting left for earlier testing in 2.5D and3D IC design

In our last 3D IC blog, we talked about the impact of 3D IC on device reliability. In today’s blog,…

3D heterogeneous integration devices with multiple 3D IC components

The impact of 3d heterogeneous integration on semiconductor device reliability

So far in our 3D IC blog series, we’ve discussed front-end design approaches to develop 3D IC-based devices, the importance…

Test engineer performing design rule checks manually for 3D IC heterogenous designs

Assembly level layout vs. schematic in 3D IC design verification

In our fifth podcast on 3D IC design workflows, we discussed what a 3D IC physical design workflow looks like,…

Engineer seated at computer studying physical prototype for early planning of interconnect systems and design verification workflows

Importance of early planning for interconnect verification in 3D IC physical design workflows

In our last podcast on 3D IC architecture workflows, we discussed how a system or microarchitectures determine how to partition…

3D IC design engineer using gloved hands to inspect and verify components

Front-end architectural verification considerations for 3D IC design

So far in our 3D IC blog series, we’ve discussed efforts to create chiplet ecosystems, design workflow changes needed to…

The Five Keys to Next-Generation IC Packaging Design: Part 1

Part 1: An advanced IC packaging design and verification solution For many applications, next generation IC packaging is the best…

3D IC verification requires a golden netlist that allows exceptions

With current 3D IC packaging technologies, since the system-level netlist (the 3D IC design intent) drives system-level LVS verification, designers…

Megatrends of advanced IC packaging solutions 

Over last 2-3 years, everyone has been talking about Moore’s “Law” becoming invalid. Even if it does, we will continue…