Design
Efficient data handling during testing and development
dSPACE has recently introduced a new version of its data management software for model-based development and ECU testing. With improved usability, SYNECT now offers improved support to developers of embedded systems and software in the management of data generated during their development and test processes.
Enhanced PCB design & analysis methodology saves development time
Cadence Design Systems has announced the availability of the Sigrity 2016 technology portfolio, which improves product creation time with an enhanced PCB design and analysis methodology that is suited for multi-gigabit interfaces.
A smarter way to solve characterisation challenges
The SiliconSmart ADV comprehensive standard cell library characterisation and QA solution has been released by Synopsys. SiliconSmart is tuned to produce sign-off quality PrimeTime libraries and provide maximum throughput on available compute resources.
Enhancing universal SoC debug architecture
UltraSoC has enhanced its SoC debug and analytics product with the availability of the Universal Streaming Communicator (USC). The new silicon IP allows the UltraSoC intelligent on-chip infrastructure to communicate seamlessly via a broad range of physical media and commonly used serial communications protocols. This empowers silicon development teams to choose exactly the right debug methodology and architecture for any SoC - from cost sensitive...
A snapshot for Mac OS X SDK
Paragon Software Group has released Paragon Snapshot for Mac OS X - a snapshot technology that allows users to create block level archives of OS X volumes. With Paragon Snapshot for Mac OS X, incremental back-ups contain only the blocks that have changed instead of the entire file, the way traditional back-up and archive software work. The technology is available for licensing to developers who publish back-up software, as well as providers who s...
Hyundai early user of new simulation software for vehicle dynamics
For the first time, commercial vehicle makers can simulate vehicle dynamics with sufficient realism to develop control systems, handling and safety systems with a human driver in a virtual environment, thanks to software from rFpro. Previously, simulators were too slow to respond to driver input due to a combination of hardware and software limitations, which restricted their use to human factors studies or ergonomics development.
Altium Designer reduces VOX guitar amp development time by 50%
Altium has partnered with VOX, a musical equipment manufacturer, to reduce development time on the company’s electronic designs for their award-winning guitar amps. With the use of Altium Designer, VOX was able to reduce development time by 50%, citing ease of use, ECAD-to-MCAD collaboration tools and powerful productivity features as the primary catalysts for their streamlined development success.
Green Hills Software delivers 64-bit secure virtualisation solution
Green Hills Software has announced the availability of its safe and secure INTEGRITY Multivisor virtualisation solution for 64-bit ARM and 64-bit Intel Architectures. Based on the INTEGRITY real-time operating system, INTEGRITY Multivisor delivers a real-time, fast-boot platform for safely and securely combining consumer operating systems such as Linux, QNX, Android or Windows with safety- and security-critical software on next-generation 64-bit ...
Software development platform ensures application security
PRQA has announced the introduction of their new certified environment platform - allowing security coding standards and advisories to be applied at the point of code creation, in addition to well established functional and compliance checks. In light of recent high profile exploitations regarding application vulnerabilities, this latest release allows analysis of both legacy code streams and new agile developments.
Control solution kit for all outdoor home automation
Comprising a 4-channel IP68 waterproof receiver, universal transmitter and compact 6 button key fob, the ELITE-KIT has been introduced by RF Solutions. The simple and reliable control solution kit is suited for all outdoor home automation and offers easy installation, up to 200m range and multiple transmitters.