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Signal Electromigration (Signal EM): Violations, Examples, and Practical Fixes

  Hello Dear Readers,   Today in this post, I will provide some deep insight into the Signal Electromigration (Signal EM): Violations, Examples, and Practical Fixes. 1. Introduction: As technology nodes shrink into the deep‑submicron and nanometer regime (7nm, 5nm, 3nm and beyond), electromigration (EM) has become a first‑order reliability concern—not only for power/ground (PG) networks but also for signal nets. Signal EM failures are often underestimated because signal currents are transient and bidirectional. However, with higher switching activity, tighter metal pitches, thinner wires, and aggressive timing closure, signal EM can cause latent or early‑life failures if not addressed properly. This article explains: What Signal EM is and how it differs from PG EM Typical Signal EM violation scenarios Detailed, practical examples Root causes behind each violation Proven solutions and best practices to fix and prevent Signal EM issues 2. What is Signal Electromigration: El...

Hardware Design Engineer (Internship + FTE) at Vicharak

  Hello Dear Readers,   Vicharak  has a vacancy for a Hardware Design Engineer role. Vicharak , they are fervent about the realm of electronics and semiconductors. We believe in the monumental impact of each innovation, from the inception of the transistor at Bell Labs in 1947 to today's billion-transistor processors, shaping the evolution of technology. Our mission? To pioneer groundbreaking products that redefine the possibilities within the semiconductor industry. What We Offer: If you're an electronics enthusiast passionate about soldering, delving into chip-level debugging, and embarking on thrilling projects, this internship is tailor-made for you. Join us to gain hands-on experience in diverse facets of electronics. What You'll Learn: Dive into an array of essential topics in electronics, including but not limited to: Circuit Networks: KVL, KCL, RL, RC, RLC, Thévenin's and Norton's Theorems, Superposition, Mesh Analysis Power Supplies: Rectifiers, Regulator...

IC Physical Design (PnR) at Ulkasemi

Hello Dear Readers,   Ulkasemi  has a vacancy for an IC Physical Design (PnR) role. Job Overview: As a full-time Trainee Engineer, the individual will be working on IC Physical Design implementation from RTL to GDSII to create design databases ready for manufacturing with a special focus on power, performance & area optimization with next-generation state-of-the-art process technologies. Job Responsibilities: Perform physical design implementation which includes Floor planning, Power Planning, Clock Tree Synthesis, Place and Route, ECO, Logic Equivalence checks Timing analysis, physical & electrical verification, driving the sign-off closure meeting schedule, and design goals Develop flow, methodologies, and automation scripts for various implementation steps Follow the instructions, compile documents, prepare deliverables, and report to the team lead Should remain up to date with the latest technology trends Educational Qualification:   B.Sc/M.Sc   in EEE or...

RTL Design Engineer at ARM India

  Hello Dear Readers,   Currently, ARM India has a vacancy for an RTL Design Engineer role. Arm designs the technology at the heart of sophisticated digital products, from wireless, networking, and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security, and storage devices. Arm improves people’s lives by enabling the intelligence in affordable, easy-to-use electronic products that transform the way we live and work. We work in partnership with a global network of leading technology companies using our experienced low-power technology. Together we are crafting the future of a better world.  Today, We are well recognized as the market leader in the CPU and System IP industry to name a few and this has been achieved by consistently delivering reliable and high-quality IP products. The cost of design and manufacturing warrants the “right first-time” approach for all IP and System products by our partners. Time-to-market is essential for our partners to look after s...