# Opto Computing R&D | Broadcom Did What, Now? | Testing Autonomous Vehicles

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2019-08-16
- Length: 23m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-16-opto-computing-r-d-broadcom-did-what-now-testing-autonomous-vehicles
- Listen: https://podcast.show/aspencore/episode/47964611/

## Summary

EE Times editor Brian Santo and Rick Merritt discuss Broadcom's acquisition of Symantec, analyzing CEO Hock Tan's strategy to grow revenue by adding a software business to his chip empire, distinct from Intel's failed attempts at synergy. Correspondent Junko Yoshida reports on photonics research from the Technical University of Munich and Stanford University, highlighting progress toward quantum sensors and all-optical computers using nanoscale light sources. Finally, Fortellix CEO Ziv Ben-Yossef explains how his startup applies EDA verification principles, such as measurable scenario description language (MSDL), to solve the lack of standard metrics in autonomous vehicle simulation testing.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-16-opto-computing-r-d-broadcom-did-what-now-testing-autonomous-vehicles#t=0) Introduction: EE Times Briefing Overview
- [1:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-16-opto-computing-r-d-broadcom-did-what-now-testing-autonomous-vehicles#t=115) Broadcom's Acquisition of Symantec and Strategy
- [4:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-16-opto-computing-r-d-broadcom-did-what-now-testing-autonomous-vehicles#t=272) Photonics Research: Quantum Sensors and Optical Computing
- [11:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-16-opto-computing-r-d-broadcom-did-what-now-testing-autonomous-vehicles#t=665) Fortellix: Measuring AV Simulation Coverage
- [15:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-16-opto-computing-r-d-broadcom-did-what-now-testing-autonomous-vehicles#t=932) Applying EDA Principles to Autonomous Vehicles
- [20:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-16-opto-computing-r-d-broadcom-did-what-now-testing-autonomous-vehicles#t=1237) Historical Milestones and Show Outro

## Topics

- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Broadcom (company)
- Symantec (company)
- Technical University of Munich (other)
- Stanford University (other)
- Fortellix (company)
- Intel (company)
- National Semiconductor (company)
- ASAM (other)

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