Design
Development package enables better embedded systems
Helping engineers implement better embedded systems, FTDI Chip has worked with MikroElektronika to introduce a cost effective development package based on the ground-breaking FT90x MCU series. For the launch, a free MikroElektronika Clicker 2 board worth $39.95 is being offered with every FT90x Compiler license purchase.
Demonstrator offers turnkey solution for the wearable market
A wearable demonstration device, which combines low-power embedded processing, wireless, touch and sensor technologies, has been introduced by Atmel. Measuring 7x9cm, the Smart Badge brings together hardware and software technologies from Atmel and partners into an out-of-the-box solution that addresses the requirements of the wearable market.
IC compiler place & route increases designer productivity
Synopsys has announced that STMicroelectronics has taped out its latest Fully Depleted Silicon On Insulator (FD-SOI) SoC using Synopsys' IC Compiler II place and route solution. Collaborating closely with Synopsys, ST used the tool to complete more than half of the chip, achieving higher designer productivity and better device performance.
Safely drive the internet highway to the smart home
Compared to most of the world’s infrastructure, it is amazing how primitive and lawless the internet really is. Yes, the web is technically sophisticated but when trying to understand how it should be used and how it can benefit our lives, it is still a wild and unruly path, needing a great deal of growth and maturing. By Cees Links, CEO, GreenPeak Technologies.
DCIM enhancements improve capacity management
Emerson Network Power has enhanced its Trellis Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution, adding REpresentational State Transfer (RESTful) APIs, to change planning capabilities, and eight base package reports. The platform offers an integrated view of operations across both IT and facilities resources, enabling better capacity management decisions and saving time and costs.
Systems feature unparallelled device support
IAR Systems is proud to announce that its complete C/C++ development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench now supports more than 10,000 devices, from all major MPU vendors. This unparallelled wide support puts IAR Embedded Workbench in a class of its own, enabling users to work with the same user-friendly development tools for virtually any device on the market.
Validation suites target uC/OS-III
Validated Software (VSC) and Micrium have announced the availability of VSC's validation suites for Micrium's uC/OS-III. Validation suites offer the most cost-effective means to secure the benefits of uC/OS-III in a variety of safety-critical products.
PCB design tool is engineered for collaboration
Altium has announced the release of PCBWorks, a PCB design tool engineered specifically for collaboration with mechanical designers in SOLIDWORKS. This design tool strengthens the Altium product portfolio, offering a never-before-seen collaboration process between electronic and mechanical design teams. PCBWorks is available globally through a certified network of SOLIDWORKS resellers.
Dev kit speeds development of Renesas MCUs
Synopsys has expanded its Virtualizer Development Kit (VDK) portfolio for Renesas' RH850 MCU with a virtual prototype for the RH850/P1x series targeting chassis ECUs. The latest virtual prototype builds upon the existing VDK for Renesas RH850 MCUs, which includes support for the F1x, E1x and C1x series MCUs.
Test automation platform features a Texas Instruments IDE
A test automation platform with an IDE has been released by Vector Software. The VectorCAST test automation platform features the Code Composer Studio (CCS) IDE v6 from Texas Instruments, which supports the company’s wireless connectivity, MPU and processors portfolio.