eSilicon's President and CEO, Jack Harding, Discusses the Changing Foundry Landscape at Mentor Graphics User Group Meeting

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 16, 2015) -

What:
Mentor Graphics User2User San Jose 2015

Where:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, California 95110

When:
April 21, 2015

Moderator: 
Daniel Nenni, SemiWiki.com CEO & Founder

Panelists:

• Jack Harding, eSilicon, president & CEO
• Wally Rhines, Mentor Graphics, CEO & COB
• Giorgio Cesana, STMicroelectronics, director of technology
• Lluis Paris, TSMC, deputy director of worldwide IP alliance 

Abstract: The Changing Foundry Landscape: Trends and Challenges
The system on chip (SoC) business seriously challenged the semiconductor foundries at 28nm with increased integration, higher performance requirements, novel packaging methods, and very aggressive delivery targets. SoCs continue to drive semiconductor manufacturing technology at an increasingly rapid pace. This panel of experts will discuss today's trends, challenges, and new applications that may drive future generations of semiconductor design and manufacturing.

About Jack Harding
Jack Harding, eSilicon president and CEO, is responsible for eSilicon's overall leadership, strategy and management. Mr. Harding brings more than 25 years of management experience in the semiconductor industry, spanning the electronic design automation (EDA) and IC sectors. Prior to co-founding eSilicon in 2000, Mr. Harding was the president and CEO of Cadence Design Systems. Mr. Harding entered Cadence upon the acquisition of Cooper & Chyan Technology (CCT), where he served as the president and CEO, and was responsible for leading the company to an IPO. Prior to CCT Mr. Harding served as the executive vice president of Zycad Corporation. Mr. Harding began his career with distinction at IBM.

About eSilicon
eSilicon, a leading independent semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions provider, delivers custom ICs and custom IP to OEMs, independent device manufacturers (IDMs), fabless semiconductor companies (FSCs) and wafer foundries through a fast, flexible, lower-risk, automated path to volume production. eSilicon serves a wide variety of markets including communications, computer, consumer, industrial products and medical. www.esilicon.com

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