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Keynote Speakers

Thursday, October 26, 2023
[Keynote Speech 1] 09:35~10:15
Predictive Analytics for Advanced Computing

Dr. Rajiv Joshi
(IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, USA)

Biography Abstract

Biography
Dr. Rajiv V. Joshi is an IEEE Fellow, winner of the prestigious IEEE Daniel Noble award, and a key technical lead/Research Scientist at T. J. Watson research center, IBM. He received his B.Tech IIT (Bombay, India), M.S (MIT), and Dr. Eng. Sc. (Columbia University). He has led successfully predictive failure analytic techniques for yield prediction and also the technology-driven SRAM at IBM Server Group. His statistical techniques are tailored for machine learning and AI which are licensed and commercialized. He received 3 Outstanding Technical Achievement (OTAs), 3 highest Corporate Patent Portfolio awards for contributions in interconnect technologies, holds 70 invention plateaus, and has over 284 US patents covering front end and back end of the line processes, and structures, volatile and non-volatile memories, Compute in Memory structures, machine learning algorithms and quantum computing and over 430 international patents. He has authored and co-authored over 225 papers and given over 60 invited/keynote talks and given several Seminars. He received the NY IP Law Association “Inventor of the Year” award in Feb 2020. He received an industrial pioneer award in 2014 from IEEE Circuits and Systems Society. He received the Best Editor Award from the IEEE TVLSI journal. He is inducted into the New Jersey Inventor Hall of Fame in Aug 2014. He won the Mehboob Khan award two times from Semiconductor Research Corporation. He won several best paper awards from ISSCC 1992, ICCAD 2012, ISQED, and VMIC. He is a member of the IBM Academy of Technology and a master inventor. He serves on the Board of Governors for IEEE CAS as an industrial liaison. He serves as an IEEE CAS Ambassador to India. He served as a Distinguished Lecturer for IEEE CAS, CEDA, and EDS society. He is an ISQED and World Technology Network fellow and distinguished alumnus of IIT Bombay.
Abstract
As the technology scales, process, voltage, and temperature, variations (PVT) and model inaccuracies impact design yield. This talk highlights a predictive analytical technique based on machine learning techniques targeting both memory and custom logic design applications. Several techniques are described to overcome the problems with the conventional methodologies. For advanced technologies, we extend these techniques to enable key features such as the Front End of the Line (FEOL) and back end of the line (BEOL) parasitic extraction and TCAD for manufacturability for 16nm and below. This increases the statistical confidence in the functionality and operability of the system-on-chip as a whole. They are further extended to predict aging effects in memories and the utility of this technique is demonstrated through hardware fabrication. In addition, the talk shows the application of predictive analytics for cryo-CMOS in quantum computing.
[Keynote Speech 2] 10:15~10:55
Opportunities and Challenges for AI in modern chip & system designs

Ben Gu
(Corporate Vice President, Cadance R&D – CPG, MSA, USA)

Biography Abstract

Biography
Ben Gu joined Cadence in 2012 and since 2018, he has led CPG’s Multiphysics System Analysis (MSA) group, which includes Voltus, Sigrity, EMX, Fidelity, Clarity, Celsius, and DCX. Previously, Ben worked in DSG, where his team developed Voltus for full chip power sign-off, which provided industry-leading capacity and performance. Under his leadership, MSA has launched numerous exciting system analysis products, including Clarity for 3D electromagnetic analysis, Celsius for electro-thermal analysis, and Optimality – Cadence’s first System Analysis AI solution. Additionally, he and his team have acquired several companies, including Numeca, Integrand, Pointwise, Future Facilities, and most recently, Cascade Technologies. Ben has articulated a compelling vision and strategy that has motivated our global team to deliver cutting-edge, high-quality solutions and customer success.
Abstract
Electronics design is undergoing a revolution as semiconductors are used in more and more market applications. The complexities of unique data, workload for each of those requires customized compute and analytics architecture. Advanced semiconductors are implemented in the latest process nodes, in the most complex 3D-ICs, to achieve top performance with more operational flexibility. When the scope is expanded to the full system, complexity further exceeds the traditional siloed engineering teams and methodology. AI and specifically generative AI is showing promise for addressing the growing complexity, finding optimal design outcomes, and substantially improving overall team productivity. But not all problems are equal. What are the intelligent system design challenges that AI is best suited for? What impact should be expected from applying AI to these challenges? And what is the frontier of AI solutions for intelligent system design?

Friday, October 27, 2023
[Keynote Speech 1] 10:25~11:05
The Road to Flash Memory Innovation in the AI Era

Soon-Jae Won
(Executive Vice-president, Controller Development Team, Samsung Electronics, Korea)

Biography Abstract

Biography
1994.2 Bachelor of Engineering, Korea University
1996.2 Master degree, Korea University
1996~ Samsung Electronics.
2015.12 Vice President, Samsung Electronics.
2022.12 Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics
Abstract
The portfolio of memory products developed by Samsung for PC, Automotive, and Server applications is introduced. We introduce high-end SSD for games and PCIe Gen4 SSD for laptops as PC products, , and eMMC, UFS, and AutoSSD as amotive products. As a server product, we will represent the PCIe Gen5 SSD products, which is efficient in terms of power and performance.

– In the era of data explosion, the technology for multiple users needed in a data center and storage will be represented. Traffic isolation technology and traffic control technology for handling multi-tenants within storage will be introduced. This includes SR-IOV virtualization technology, which separates and processes IO traffic granted to SSDs, and Flexible Data placement technology, which reduces WAF by dividing storage space.

– We also explain the high-capacity Peta Byte SSD, which is the optimal storage solution for Hyperscale AI, and the CXL-based Memory Semantic SSD specialized for AI and ML systems.

[Keynote Speech 2] 11:05~11:45
AI: Trailblazing the Path of Semiconductor Innovation

Dr. Aiqun Cao
(Vice President, Digital Implementation, EDA Group, Synopsys, Inc., USA)

Biography Abstract

Biography
Aiqun Cao is Vice President, Engineering of EDA group at Synopsys, leading the team delivering industry leading physical design tools used for taping out the most complex and advanced chips. Prior to this role, he held various management and engineering lead roles working in different areas of multiple flagship place and route tools at Synopsys.

Aiqun Cao received his B.S. degree in Electronic Engineering and M.S. degree in Microelectronics, both from Tsinghua University, China in 1998 and 2000 respectively. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University in 2004. He has published tens of technical papers and been granted more than a dozen of patents in the physical design area.

Abstract
From ChatGPT to digital healthcare to virtual K-Pop idols, AI-based services have become pervasively mainstream. As demand and interest for AI only continue to skyrocket, the complexity of SoCs has increased exponentially to support the compute resources needed for such services. This presentation highlights multi-die integration as a solution for scaling design complexity and surpassing the limits of Moore’s law. However, multi-die integration is met with its own challenges. The next part of the presentation sheds light on how AI can be leveraged to overcome these challenges and in turn, transform the game of SoC design and innovation.