Platform ASIC, structured ASIC . . . would someone please tell me what's the difference, and what term we should be using?” I continue to hear that question from time to time, so let me give you my ...

Sunnyvale, Calif. — Many-featured structured ASICs may be making a comeback, as both Faraday Technology Corp. and Atmel Corp. roll new platforms. After the withdrawal of LSI Logic Corp. from the ...

FPGAs and structured ASICs are like Baby Boomers. They continue to look for ways to improve their position in life while reaping nice raises every year (in the form of revenue boosts). They're also ...

Depending on the number of metal layers, structured/platform ASICs could require just two to six weeks to produce once the RTL description is completed. In contrast, a full ASIC design might require ...