Design
ARMv8-M architecture simplifies security for smart embedded devices
ARM has driven security for devices based on ARM Cortex-M processors into the hardware layer to ensure developers have a fast and efficient way of protecting any embedded or IoT device. This is achieved with ARM TrustZone technology, now available as a feature within the latest ARMv8-M architecture being launched at ARM TechCon 2015. TrustZone helps secure data, firmware and peripherals by creating separate trusted and non-trusted states across t...
Linux driver enables MOST for Linux ecosystem
The MOST Cooperation is pleased to announce that the Linux Mainline Kernel starting with Version 4.3 will include a MOST Linux driver. A fast and reliable network infrastructure is necessary to achieve the promise of the connected car. Integrating this into the architecture for an open, common automotive platform will benefit the global car market. Inclusion of this driver in the Linux Mainline Kernel simplifies the task of making all the compone...
Linux driver integration simplifies design
Microchip Technology has announced that the MOST Linux Driver supporting Microchip’s MOST network interface controllers has been incorporated into the staging section of the Linux Mainline Kernel 4.3 operating system. The increasing demand for reliable and simple solutions to support audio, video and data communications in cars is driving the trend toward using Linux and open-source software in combination with MOST technology, the de-facto...
PCB design tool update enhances productivity & automation
Altium has announced the release of a major update to their flagship PCB design tool, Altium Designer 16, which expands the platform to include several new features for enhanced design productivity and automation. This allows engineers to create complex, error-free designs in less time. Altium Designer 16 is available now as a free upgrade for all existing Altium Subscription customers.
Energy-friendly EFM32 Gecko MCUs support ARM mbed OS
Silicon Labs has revealed broad support for ARM mbed OS within the energy-friendly EFM32 Gecko MCU portfolio based on ARM Cortex-M processors. Silicon Labs’ Giant Gecko, Happy Gecko, Leopard Gecko and Wonder Gecko MCUs running mbed OS along with mbed power management APIs provide best-in-class energy efficiency, design simplicity and security technology for embedded developers creating battery-operated, ARM-based connected devices for the I...
Micrium to demonstrate uC/OS-III for Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC
Micrium has announced the first demonstration of its µC/OS-III RTOS kernel running on the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC board during ARM TechCon. µC/OS-III is a commercial RTOS supporting all Xilinx processors under a single API; including ARM Cortex A9 and A53, ARM Cortex R5 and Xilinx MicroBlaze soft processor. Micrium's support across all Xilinx processor types allows developers to focus on application development, deploying to t...
Instrumentation software sets new network analytics standard
Hailed as the industry's first and most scalable instrumentation suite for monitoring switch performance, BroadView software has been introduced by Broadcom. Designed to take advantage of advanced features in the Broadcom StrataXGS Trident and Tomahawk network switch platforms, BroadView instrumentation software delivers smarter network analytics, enabling operators to optimise network performance across diverse hardware platforms and network ope...
ARM mbed OS support enables faster IoT development
STMicroelectronics' STM32 family of ARM Cortex-M based MCUs, together with the company’s sensors, connectivity and power-management products, are being enabled for the ARM mbed IoT Device Platform with the latest public version of the ARM mbed OS. The mbed platform adds a standard OS, cloud services and development tools that are suited for innovators creating new IoT applications.
Thread connectivity platform supports ARM mbed OS for the IoT
NXP Semiconductors has announced its Thread platform running ARM mbed OS. Designed to simplify the task of writing software needed to control hardware devices that connect to the cloud, the platform makes it easy to create embedded connected solutions such as lighting and gateway devices for the IoT market.
RTOS multicore solutions target Intel Broxton automotive SoC processors
Green Hills Software has announced safe and secure 64-bit multicore software solutions for the Intel Atom Broxton/Apollo Lake family of automotive processors. Automotive Tier 1s and OEMs can now realise their long-term vision for high performance, safe and secure software-defined cockpit electronics targeting but not limited to digital clusters, IVI and ECU consolidation.