How do they cram all those functions into that little cell phone? Will the next portable music player be so small that you can't see it? Squeezing more features into the electronic products we use every day means the electronics inside are getting more complex. Electronic Design Automation (EDA) makes this happen!
If you are new to the EDA or chip industry or have been in the industry for a while and want to get a little closer to technology, this workshop is for you. It will give you, the non-technical professional, a basic understanding of chip design and the amazing world of Electronic Design Automation.
This workshop provides:
*A simplified explanation of how chips are designed and manufactured
*An understanding of how essential EDA 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 2005.
The workshop is for non-technical attendees.
Maximum class size: 50
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