#chetanpatil – Chetan Arvind Patil
4o How DFT Evolved Beyond Test To Impact Reliability In the early years of integrated circuit (IC) design, Design-for-Testability (DFT) was primarily introduced to improve manufacturing fault coverage and lower production test costs. Techniques such as scan chains, Built-In Self-Test (BIST), and boundary scans were developed to
4o How Large Is The Mature Node Economy The focus immediately shifts to cutting-edge nodes such as 3nm or 5nm when discussing semiconductors. However, the economic and technological importance of mature semiconductor processes, typically those at or above the 28nm (or 40nm in many cases) node, remains
4o What Is Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)? In the semiconductor industry, the cost of a tool, IP block, or software license is rarely limited to what appears on the purchase order. That figure is only the beginning of the financial story. Total Cost of Ownership, or
4o What Is A Semiconductor Smart Factory? If you have spent time reading developments in the semiconductor industry, you have probably heard about the “Semiconductor Smart Factory” term. But what exactly does that mean? In simple terms, a Semiconductor Smart Factory is like your regular manufacturing site,
DALL-E The Rise Of Open-Source Semiconductor Design Traditionally, semiconductor design has been a highly proprietary field dominated by closed ecosystems and tightly controlled intellectual property frameworks. Major industry players have historically maintained strict control over processor architectures, electronic design automation (EDA) tools, design methodologies, and fabrication processes.
DALL-E The AI Debate Artificial Intelligence (AI) often sparks divided opinions as a groundbreaking innovation or technological hype. At the same time, in semiconductor manufacturing, where billions of dollars depend on minuscule yield and efficiency gains, the industry must critically evaluate whether AI delivers transformative results or
DALL-E Fundamental Concepts of Semiconductor Thermography Semiconductor thermography is a non-destructive measurement technique that quantifies and visualizes temperature variations within semiconductor devices, particularly Integrated Circuits (ICs). It primarily operates by detecting infrared (IR) emissions or other temperature-dependent physical changes at the device’s surface, allowing precise characterization of
DALL-E Simulation In Semiconductor Development The semiconductor industry constantly evolves, increasing design complexity and high manufacturing costs. Traditional methods relied on physical prototyping and manual calculations, but as chips now contain billions of transistors, advanced simulation tools have become essential. Simulation allows engineers to test designs, predict
DALL-E Semiconductor Reliability Matters The semiconductor industry thrives on precision, performance, and longevity, from microcontrollers to processors, semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life. However, their reliability is not guaranteed, making rigorous testing essential. Reliability testing thus plays a crucial role in ensuring that semiconductors can
DALL-E Importance Of Semiconductor Node Selection Choosing the right technology node is among the most critical engineering and business decisions in semiconductor design, especially for ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) and SoC (System-on-Chip) development. The selection impacts performance, power efficiency, area, cost, design complexity, and market viability. As
Hi, I am Chetan Arvind Patil (chay-tun – how to pronounce), a semiconductor professional whose job is turning data into products for the semiconductor industry that powers billions of devices around the world. And while I like what I do, I also enjoy biking, working on few ideas, apart from writing, and talking about interesting developments in hardware, software, semiconductor and technology.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. In other words, share generously but provide attribution.
Opinions expressed here are my own and may not reflect those of others. Unless I am quoting someone, they are just my own views.
4o How DFT Evolved Beyond Test To Impact Reliability In the early years of integrated circuit (IC) design, Design-for-Testability
4o How Large Is The Mature Node Economy The focus immediately shifts to cutting-edge nodes such as 3nm or
4o What Is Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)? In the semiconductor industry, the cost of a tool, IP block,
4o What Is A Semiconductor Smart Factory? If you have spent time reading developments in the semiconductor industry, you
DALL-E The Rise Of Open-Source Semiconductor Design Traditionally, semiconductor design has been a highly proprietary field dominated by closed
