Our team wins the Semiconductors category at the Mexican Innovation Award 2025
A layout-level memory-compiler invention won Category 8, Semiconductor Inventions, of the Mexican Innovation Award 2025, granted by IMPI.
Our team won Category 8, “Semiconductor Inventions”, of the Mexican Innovation Award 2025, granted by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) and the Ministry of Economy. The award was presented at STS Forum LATAM 2025 and InnovaFest LATAM 2025 in Cuernavaca, Morelos.
The invention
The recognised project, developed at the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute (Cinvestav), is an adaptive method for creating memory compilers at the layout level. It builds custom memories from standard cells and predefined macrocells, without depending on costly proprietary tools or a specific technology node.
The method automates the generation of design files (Verilog, LEF, DEF and timing models) and uses a machine-learning engine to estimate area, power consumption and operating frequency.
Applications
- Artificial intelligence and high-performance computing
- IoT and embedded systems
- Automotive electronics
- Consumer electronics
Research and collaboration
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