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Interview: NXP CTO Lars Reger | HiSilicon — No. 10 With a Bullet

EE Times Current · 15 May 2020 · 27m

What this episode covers

Lars Reger, CTO of NXP Semiconductors, discusses the convergence of functional safety and security in the era of 75 billion smart connected devices, emphasizing the need for 'security by design' and architectural isolation in complex systems like cars. He highlights the trend of 'crossover microcontrollers' that combine low-power MCUs for immediate safety functions with high-performance processors for AI and connectivity on a single chip. EE Times editor Junko Yoshida analyzes HiSilicon's entry into the top 10 semiconductor companies, noting its growth via Huawei and the broader rise of Chinese chip design, while also addressing SMIC's challenges with US trade restrictions.

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NXP Semiconductors, HiSilicon, Huawei, SMIC, Intel, Xerox, Digital Equipment Corp, ARM, RISC-V, Imagination Technologies
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