Design
Physical security in IT and data centre technology
With the world’s reliance on digital technologies growing exponentially, the need for heightened security around IT and data centre infrastructure has probably never been greater. Recent cyber attacks have exposed the vulnerability of networks to groups or individuals with malicious intention. But it isn’t just the networks which are at risk; there is an equal threat to the data centre itself from physical hazards, which also nee...
Optimising cost and weight in auto and aero sectors
New tools are now available from Mentor Graphics that deliver integrated electrical/electronic/software systems engineering capability for the transportation market. The Capital Systems tools allow implementations to be optimised for key parameters such as cost and weight. Unlike other approaches, engineers within the various disciplines do not need to understand one another’s detailed syntax.
Reducing customers’ design cycles
A collaboration has been announced between Cadence Design Systems and Spreadtrum to develop a virtual reference design kit specific to Spreadtrum’s SC9830A quad-core system-on-chip (SoC) platform requirements.
Helping designers to manage complexity
Cadence Design Systems has announced the delivery of the new Virtuoso Advanced-Node Platform that is enabled for all advanced 10nm FinFET designs. This next generation custom design platform delivers up to 5X improvement in designer productivity and also provides initial support for emerging 7nm technologies.
Customised Standard for flexibility in data centre design
An off-the-shelf solution or customised development? This question often presents itself during the data centre design and development phase. Standard solutions based on the cookie-cutter principle are delivered quickly and are usually less costly than customised solutions. This approach often lacks the flexibility needed to meet the needs and requirements of the data centre professional.
UltraSoC announces Bare Metal Security
UltraSoC have announced Bare Metal Security capabilities, extending its industry-leading on-chip monitoring and analytics to deliver security functionality required in a broad range of embedded products, from IoT appliances to enterprise systems. Bare Metal Security features are implemented as hardware running below the operating system, so are non-intrusive and remain robust even if the system’s conventional security measures are compromis...
Unlock the potential of Microchip’s 32-bit PIC32 MCU
Microchip announces its MPLAB Harmony Ecosystem Program for the developers of embedded middleware and operating systems who are seeking to unlock the business potential of Microchip’s 32-bit PIC32 MCU customer base. Ecosystem partners also gain early and easy access to the complete and current set of MPLAB Harmony tools.
Cloud connectivity kit reduces time to develop IoT Devices
NXP Semiconductors N.V. have unveiled the LPC43S67-A70CM Cloud Connectivity Kit designed to significantly reduce time-to-market for deploying IoT products. The kit helps designers bridge the gap between un-connected embedded products to cloud-connected products without the need for deep expertise in security, WiFi stacks, device commissioning and cloud service APIs.
PCIe clock jitter measurement tool simplifies timing design
Silicon Labs has introduced a free software tool that enables engineers to quickly and easily measure PCI Express (PCIe) clock jitter from an oscilloscope data file in just a few simple clicks, making it easy to verify PCIe specification compliance and reduce system development time.
Enhancing 8051 tools
IAR Systems has launched the latest version of the complete C/C++ compiler and debugger toolchain. IAR Embedded Workbench for 8051 supports the add-on tool C-STAT. This enhancement gives 8051 developers access to static analysis completely integrated within the daily development workflow.