Chip design is one of the most complex and challenging tasks
in the world, requiring specialized tools and knowledge far beyond what is
needed in other fields. High-level synthesis (HLS) is a key tool to help
address complexity and achieve efficient, optimized designs which are key in
both modern smart products and cutting-edge AI. HLS and AI have strong synergies
in improving ease of use, speed and efficiency.

In this episode, host Spencer Acain is joined by Russell
Klein, program director at Siemens EDA and a member of the Catapult HLS team to
examine what HLS is and how it intersects with AI. Russ explains how AI
benefits from HLS-designed chips and, in turn, how AI can help make a complex
tool like Catapult more powerful.

In this episode you will learn:

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What is high-level synthesis? (0:30 )

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Improving efficiency with AI and HLS (2:38 )

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The potential of AI-assisted chip design (5:35 )