Requirements for Multi-Die System Success – Semiwiki

Chiplets continue to be a hot topic on SemiWiki, conferences, white papers, webinars and one of the most active chiplet enabling vendors we work with is Synopsys. Synopsys is the #1 EDA and #1 IP company so that makes complete sense.

As you may have read, I moderated a panel on Chiplets at the last SNUG which we continue to write about. Hundreds of thousands of people around the world have read our chiplet coverage making it the #1 trending topic on SemiWiki for 2023 and I expect this to continue into 2024, absolutely.

In fact, Synopsys just released an industry insight report titled “How Quickly Will Multi-Die Systems Change Semiconductor Design?” that is well worth the read. The report also includes insights on multi-die systems from Ansys, Arm, Bosch, Google, Intel, and Samsung. Additionally, Synopsys CEO Aart de Geus wrote the opening chapter:

“As angstrom-sized transistors intersect with multi-die Si-substrates, we see classic Moore pass the baton to SysMoore,” writes de Geus. “Today, Synopsys tracks more than 100 multi-die system designs. Be it through hardware / software digital twins, multi-die connectivity IP, or AI-driven chip design, we collaborate closely with the leading SysMoore companies of tomorrow.”

Here is the report introduction:

For many decades, semiconductor design and implementation has been focused on monolithic, ever-larger and more complex single-chip implementation. This system-on-chip approach is now changing for a variety of reasons. The new frontier utilizes many chips assembled in new ways to deliver the required form-factor and performance.

Multi-die systems are paving the way for new types of semiconductor devices that fuel new products and new user experiences.

This Synopsys Industry Insight brings together a select group of keystone companies who are advancing multi-die systems. You’ll read the thoughts of senior executives from various levels of the technology stack. You’ll also hear from Synopsys’ CEO, its president and a panel of Synopsys technology experts. We’ll discuss our achievements, what lies ahead and how we are partnering with the industry to drive change.