Aug 14, 2017
Over 30 engineering teams registered to compete for cash prizes in IoT applications, and to boost research and development in electronic design
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – August 15, 2017 – A device that makes 3D printing safer, an audio-enabled IoT security system and an edge node that collects power from multiple sources won top prizes in the first International Hardware Design Contest at the 54th Design Automation Conference (DAC).
The contest, sponsored by Lattice Semiconductor, honored five design teams as finalists from more than 30 engineering teams that registered to compete in the contest. The five finalist teams highlighted their submissions at the World of IoT booth at DAC, the premier event devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems (held in Austin,...
Jul 5, 2017
Thousands of well-qualified attendees take advantage of expanded technical program,
exhibits ecosystem
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – July 5, 2017 –The 54th Design Automation Conference (DAC), the premier event devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems, attracted thousands of attendees from all over the world at the Austin Convention Center in Texas. All leading companies in the EDA, IP and IoT spaces, as well as major foundries, participated on the exhibit floor, in the technical program, and in DAC’s Monday tutorial sessions.
“We are very pleased with the interest the expanded topics brought to the technical program,” said Michael “Mac” McNamara, General Chair of the 54th DAC. “The machine learning tutorial on Monday was standing-room only, as was the AI...
Jun 19, 2017
Engineers from major vendors to academia recognized for contributions to EDA
AUSTIN, Texas—June 19, 2017—Celebrating the present and future of innovation, the Design Automation Conference announced the five winners of the inaugural Under-40 Innovators Award at the 54th DAC here.
The winners, from both innovative companies as well as universities, were announced during the conferences opening keynote session at the 54th gathering of DAC, the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems.
The Under-40 Innovators Award is sponsored by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the Electronic Systems Design Alliance (ESDA), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The award recognizes the top five young...
Jun 12, 2017
Industry experts conduct Workshops and Tutorials on automotive, design, EDA, embedded systems, IoT, IP and security
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – June 12, 2017 –– Continuing its commitment to education for designers, researchers, academics and tool developers in the design and automation of electronic systems, Design Automation Conference (DAC) is pleased to offer four workshops and nine tutorials for the 2017 program. The 54th DAC will be held in the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas from Sunday, June 18 to Thursday, June 22. DAC is the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems, offering attendees outstanding training, education, exhibits and networking opportunities.
“Education is one of DAC’s primary goals, and we are fortunate to have so...
May 16, 2017
High quality training in three tracks on SystemVerilog, UVM, Python and C++
with new Lunch and Learn taster session on Wednesday
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – May 16, 2017– DAC, the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems, is excited to once again host Thursday is Training Day allowing DAC attendees to attend high quality sessions in popular subjects. The 54th DAC will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. from June 18 - 22, 2017. Conference registration is now open, including sign-up for “Thursday is Training Day,” as well as the new free “Lunch ‘N’ Learn” taster session on Machine Learning on Wednesday.
All sessions are taught by highly respected instructors who are each subject matter experts in their own right...
May 1, 2017
Award-winning researcher and engineer honored for her contributions to electronic design
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – May 2, 2017 –– Janet Olson, vice president of engineering for RTL Synthesis R&D at Synopsys, Inc., has been selected as the recipient of the Marie R. Pistilli Women in Engineering Achievement Award for 2017.
Janet Olson has been invaluable in leading a global team of more than 100 people to enable the world’s top IC suppliers to achieve fast time to market for their digital products. In addition to leading one of Synopsys’ flagship and largest products, Janet has been active in engaging and advancing women within the electronic design automation (EDA) industry. Her work has advanced the field of logic synthesis, resulting in innovative and patented technology to...
Apr 3, 2017
Free three-day floor passes with access to keynotes, exhibits, and DAC Pavilion presentations
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – April 3, 2017 –ClioSoft, OneSpin Solutions and True chip are sponsoring free three-day exhibit floor passes to the 2017 Design Automation Conference (DAC). For the ninth year, the “I LOVE DAC” badge provides access to keynotes, the DAC Pavilion and the exhibition floor which includes over 175 exhibitors, the World of IoT exhibit and an entertainment lunch corral for attendees to enjoy. DAC is the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems. The conference offers outstanding training, education, exhibits and networking opportunities for designers, researchers, tool developers and vendors. The 54th DAC will be held at the Austin...
Mar 29, 2017
IoT Front Line Tales, Seeing Double Can Help Your Design Process, Turbo Charging IoT, Emotionally Intelligent Technology and More
AUSTIN, Texas – March 29, 2017 – Keynotes at the 54th Design Automation Conference (DAC) will take place at the Austin Convention Center in Ballroom A, June 19 – 22, 2017. Keynotes start between 9:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. with exhibits opening at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Keynotes are open to all attendees and exhibitors.
DAC, the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems, offers outstanding training, education, exhibits and networking opportunities for hardware designers, researchers, software developers and tool vendors. The 54th DAC will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin,...
Feb 6, 2017
New award at DAC recognizes young innovators in the field of design and automation of electronics. Nominations now open
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – February 6, 2017 – The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems, is now accepting nominations for the Under-40 Innovators Award at the 54th DAC. The Under-40 Innovators Award is new this year and is sponsored by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the Electronic Systems Design Alliance (ESDA), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The award will recognize the top five young innovators (nominees should be 40 years or younger in age as of June 1, 2017) who are movers and shakers in the field of design and automation...
Jan 31, 2017
Nominating period open through March 3rd, 2017
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – January 31, 2017 – The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems, is now accepting nominations for the Marie R. Pistilli Women in Engineering Achievement Award. The 54th DAC will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas from June 18 - 22, 2017. Nominations must be received no later than 5:00 PM, MST, Friday, March 3rd, 2017.
This annual award, named for the late Marie R. Pistilli, the former organizer of DAC, recognizes individuals who have visibly helped to advance the profile of women in the electronics industry. This year’s honoree (to be announced prior to DAC) will be presented with the award at the 54th DAC...
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