EDN

Automated verification of configurable IP blocks

To efficiently and profitably exploit millions of available SoC gates, companies must acquire pre-verified IP blocks in the same way they now buy pre-tested chips. To do this, SoC design teams must ...
Wired

We now know exactly how the UK's controversial porn block will work

The UK’s age-verification law for commercial porn sites (aka 'the porn block') is nearly ready, but significant problems remain. After lengthy delays, guidance has finally been published by the ...

Are VPNs under threat in Australia? FOI documents reveal plans to block age verification workarounds

Australia's eSafety Commissioner is planning to investigate how VPNs are used to bypass age verification checks, raising ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Fast-Track Your Early SoC Design Exploration And Verification

Most advanced node system-on-chip (SoC) designs are very large, and very complex. They typically contain many blocks and intellectual property (IP) that perform specialized functions, such as ...
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WhatsApp block check: New trick claims to reveal if someone has blocked you without sending a message

WhatsApp Tips: Wondering whether someone has blocked you on WhatsApp? While most users rely on profile pictures, online status, or message delivery indicators, a lesser-known method involving WhatsApp ...
Electronic Design

Formal Verification Tool Squashes Bugs In IP Blocks

Based on more than 250 engineer-years of development, a formal verification tool purports to detect all functional errors in complex digital IP blocks. The tool, 360 Module Verifier (360 MV), is the ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Overcoming Low Power Verification Challenges For Mixed-Signal SoC Designs

Isolation, retention, and power switches are the important functionalities of power-aware designs which use the common low power techniques like power shutoff, multi-voltage, and advanced techniques ...