Design
Testing & debugging for Infineon’s XMC4700/XMC4800 MCUs
Providing developers with an optimised testing and debugging environment for Infineon’s XMC4700/XMC4800 MCUs, Version 4.4.5 of the Universal Debug Engine (UDE) has been released by PLS Programmierbare Logik & Systeme.
Automotive IC suppliers deploy Synopsys' test solution
Synopsys has announced that automotive IC suppliers worldwide are standardising on its manufacturing test solution to achieve their goals for lower Defective Parts Per Million (DPPM), reduced test costs associated with digital and mixed-signal designs, and in-system self-test to ensure functional safety.
180nm SOI technology targets automotive applications
X-FAB Silicon Foundries has announced the industry’s first cost-efficient 180nm SOI technology for automotive and industrial applications that need to operate in harsh environments. X-FAB’s suite of 40 and 60V high-voltage devices for its XT018 180nm SOI platform outperforms bulk CMOS technologies and provides cost savings of up to 30%.
Effective design techniques for signal & power supply isolation
Today, more than ever, electronics designers face a common set of goals: achieving higher throughput, higher resolution, more efficient systems and reduced time to market. In fields such as industrial automation, medical electronics or telecommunication systems, it is often necessary to electrically isolate multiple signals to enable sub-systems to share data or control signals without allowing noise or high voltages to interfere with system inte...
High-side drivers meet LV124 cold-cranking specification
STMicroelectronics has introduced the industry’s first automotive high-side drivers to meet the stringent cold-cranking specification of the German car industry’s LV124 test schedule.
Wind River selects LDRA tool suite for security standards compliance
LDRA has announced that Wind River has selected the LDRA tool suite and DO-178 Qualification Support Packs for both internal software quality assurance and to help Wind River customers expedite the qualification and certification of their aerospace and defence applications. The selection of LDRA hinged on the ability of its tools to achieve 100% MC/DC coverage at both source and assembler levels, a mandatory requirement for object code verificati...
Design software enables optical systems with superior light control
Version 8.3 of Synopsys' LightTools illumination design software, which offers an advanced design module with robust capabilities for modelling freeform optics for a wide range of applications, has been released. The new capabilities enable users to easily incorporate freeform surfaces in illumination designs to produce optical systems that have increased energy efficiency, superior light control and innovative design forms. In addition, LightToo...
Voice recognition software optimised for Cadence Tensilica Fusion
Cadence Design Systems has announced that Cyberon has optimised its CSpotter voice recognition software for the Cadence Tensilica Fusion and HiFi DSPs. CSpotter is a voice recognition engine that supports low-power always listening with keyword spotting.
AUTOSAR users can connect to MOST networking technology
Microchip Technology announced that designers using the Automotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR) to develop and reuse their in-vehicle software can now connect their systems to not only networking technologies such as CAN and LIN, but also to the MOST Cooperation’s automotive-proven MOST networking technology.
Take control of your code
Version 2.80 of the complete C/C++ compiler and debugger toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for RX has been released by IAR Systems. The latest version adds integrated static code analysis through C-STAT, which makes it possible for RX developers to take full control of their code and enables companies to save valuable time and money in their development projects.