| Abstract | The semiconductor industry has continuously transformed our way of life,
through a number of underlying technology breakthroughs and innovations
over the past years. There are currently two challenges that this
industry faces: a limitation of miniaturization technology and a
difficulty in maintaining an economy of scale. To cope with these
challenges, there is a growing need to work closely with partners and
customers who have business related to semiconductors, in addition to
semiconductor manufacturers. Especially in the area of semiconductor
design, we see a need to create a new EDA methodology that broadens the
definition of traditional EDA and re-defines the connection among system
designers, SoC designers and development tool designers. As we move
closer to the realm driven by the convergence of applications and
advancements in miniaturization technology, I'd like to discuss the
associated technological challenges as well as economical challenges,
and present to you our strategy to overcome these issues. |