Stewart Williams

Jul 17, 2024 | synopsys.com | Randy Fish |Marc Serughetti |Stewart Williams

Automakers in Europe have been intimately familiar with UN Regulation No. 155 (UN R155) since its introduction three years ago by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. But being able to meet the EU regulation has been no easy feat even though it may sound simple on the surface.

Mar 13, 2024 | synopsys.com | Marc Serughetti |Stewart Williams

In certain parts of the world, seeing a self-driving car on the road is no longer a surprise. To adapt to new driver demands such as convenience, safety, autonomy, and electrification, the automotive industry is moving to software-defined vehicles (SDVs). These require new, more powerful electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures while significantly increasing vehicle software content.

Feb 20, 2024 | synopsys.com | Vikram Bhatia |Marc Serughetti |Stewart Williams

This article was originally published in Fierce Electronics. Since 1954, silicon has been at the foundation of advanced technology: its position as the basis of our electronics infrastructure is seen as widely unassailable. Yet guided as it is by Moore's law, silicon has its limits. This means that since its first application as a semiconductor, the industry has been looking at alternative materials that might take silicon’s place.

Jan 9, 2024 | synopsys.com | William Ruby |Chris Clark |Ron DiGuiseppe |Stewart Williams

The race to develop the most advanced, secure, and safe vehicles on the road has been on for quite some time, but we expect that race to gain speed in 2024. Global competition between automakers, consumer demand for advanced features, upcoming automotive industry regulations, and new entrants to the automotive silicon market are fueling this fierce battle.

Jan 8, 2024 | synopsys.com | Stewart Williams |Deepak Sherlekar |Rob Aitken

Streaming video. Voice-activated controls. A variety of apps. While these may sound like features in today’s smartphones, they can just as well be applicable to cars. Welcome to the era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), where sophisticated software running on robust hardware are behind cool, interactive features that delight drivers and passengers. Look deep inside modern vehicles, and you’ll find Synopsys’ impact.