Are you new to the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) or chip industry? Have you been in the industry for a while and want to get just a little bit closer to technology? Do you wonder what everyone is talking about at the Design Automation Conference but are afraid to ask? Are you baffled by terms like "semiconductor," "yield," "synthesis," "ESL," "simulation," "design for manufacturing," and "tape-out"? If so, then please plan to attend this workshop to gain a basic understanding of chip design and of the wonderful world of Electronic Design Automation.
This workshop provides:
*A simplified explanation for the non-technical person of how chips are designed and manufactured
*An understanding of how essential Electronic Design Automation is to chip design
*An opportunity to see and touch the parts that make up chips and electronic products
*A non-threatening, fun event with working knowledge to take away
This workshop is for:
*Non-engineering staff from technology companies
*Analysts and media people unfamiliar with EDA and semiconductor industries
*Educators and students who are curious about chip technology and design automation
*Friends and relatives of technical people
Workshop objectives:
*Provide a basic understanding of EDA and semiconductors to non-technical people
*Present information in simple, easy-to-understand terms
*Use hands-on parts (wafers, chips, masks…) for enhanced experience
*Encourage people to join and invest in the EDA industry
*Address ongoing requests to help non-technical people understand the EDA industry.
Please note:
This workshop is similar to the one presented at DAC 2004.
The workshop is for non-technical attendees.
Are you new to the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) or chip industry? Have you been in the industry for a while and want to get just a little bit closer to technology? Do you wonder what everyone is talking about at the Design Automation Conference but are afraid to ask? Are you baffled by terms like "semiconductor," "yield," "synthesis," "ESL," "simulation," "design for manufacturing," and "tape-out"? If so, then please plan to attend this workshop to gain a basic understanding of chip design and of the wonderful world of Electronic Design Automation.