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Bridging the Gap: IEEE CEDA Bangalore Launches "Industry Insights" Series

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IEEE CEDA Bangalore Launches "Industry Insights" Series

Bridging the Gap: IEEE CEDA Bangalore Launches "Industry Insights" Series

By IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter

The IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA) Bangalore Chapter is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary research and connecting the vibrant semiconductor ecosystem in India. Our mission is to bridge the gap between academic theory and industrial reality—a divide where innovation often stalls. To further this goal, we successfully launched our new flagship initiative, the "Industry Insights Lecture Series," on January 31, 2026. For more information on our initiatives, please visit ceda.ieeebangalore.org.

Episode 1: A Journey Through Silicon

The inaugural episode, "Journey of Transistors," featured Ms. Rajeela Deshpande, Associate Director at Samsung Semiconductor India Research. With over 50 participants joining virtually, the session served as a masterclass in semiconductor evolution, moving from the fundamentals of vacuum tubes to the cutting-edge realities of 2-nanometer technology.

Opening the event, Mr. Sajal Mittal, Chapter Chair, emphasized that this series is designed as a year-long engagement to keep students and professionals abreast of emerging trends. The session was moderated by Mr. Vamsi Krishna Addepalli, Chapter Secretary.

Technical Highlights: From MOSFETs to CFETs

Ms. Rajeela began by tracing the lineage of electronics, highlighting the MOSFET as the true "hero" of the electronic age due to its scalability and low power consumption. The core of the lecture focused on how the industry is sustaining Moore’s Law through structural innovation rather than just physical scaling:

  • FinFETs: Addressing short-channel effects by wrapping the gate around a vertical fin.

  • GAA & MBCFETs: Introducing Gate-All-Around (GAA) and Samsung’s Multi-Bridge Channel FET (MBCFET), where stacked nanosheets improve performance without increasing the footprint.

  • The Future (CFETs): A look at Complementary FETs, which stack n-type and p-type transistors vertically (like Jenga blocks) to potentially double density.

She also demystified Standard Cell Libraries, comparing them to "Lego pieces" that form the building blocks of complex System-on-Chips (SOCs).

AI in VLSI: The Coconut Analogy

Addressing the role of AI in chip design, Ms. Deshpande shared a memorable "Coconut Analogy." She explained that no matter how you peel or process a coconut using different tools, the core essence (the white meat) remains the same. Similarly, while AI can automate workflows, the core engineering fundamentals remain indispensable. Her advice to students was clear: "Embrace, Evolve, and Apply".

Community Impact

The event was a resounding success, achieving a 4.5/5 Speaker Rating. The session concluded with a vibrant Q&A, and the chapter teased upcoming events focused on Open Source Tools.

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