The Semiconductor System Design Impact

System design is where product requirements become architectural decisions. It defines how functions are partitioned, how power is managed, how latency is optimized, and how silicon integrates with software, firmware, and packaging. Decisions made at this level shape not only the chip but the platform, use case, and lifecycle.

As products become more complex and application-specific, whether in automotive, AI, or edge computing, the impact of system-level thinking on semiconductor design, validation, and production has become both strategic and structural.

In this edition, let us explore how system design influences semiconductor outcomes, from architecture to test coverage, power budgets to packaging formats.