Design
PCB tool suites target the independent engineer
To address the advancing needs of the independent engineer, Mentor Graphics has introduced three PADS tool suites. The PCB design solutions, which include the PADS Standard, the PADS Standard Plus and the PADS Professional, combine ease of use with productive design and analysis technologies.
DC application varistor design guide
The AUMOV series varistor is designed for circuit protection in low voltage (12, 24 and 42VDC) automotive systems. This series is available in five disc sizes with radial leads with a choice of epoxy or phenolic coatings. The automotive MOV varistor is AEC-Q200 compliant. It offers robust load dump, jump start and peak surge current ratings, as well as high energy absorption capabilities.
Ethernet timing features improve automotive design
To strenghthen and improve timing design and verification for automotive Ethernet and multicore systems, Symtavision has launched SymTA/S 3.7. It introduces new Ethernet timing design and verification features including the modeling and analysis of dynamic data chains and data dependent dynamic Ethernet frame packing. It also has faster system distribution analysis compared to previous versions.
Engineering simulation to help build quantum computers
The world’s 'most advanced' quantum computers are being built and designed by D-Wave Systems with help from engineering simulation solutions from ANSYS. This next-gen of supercomputers uses quantum mechanics to massively accelerate computation and has the potential to solve some of the most complex computing problems facing organisations today.
Enhance the listening experience of consumer devices
ON Semiconductor and AfterMaster HD Audio Labs have announced the BelaSigna 300 AM DSP chip embedded with AfterMaster technology. According to the company's, this ground-breaking audio solution will dramatically enhance the listening experience on any consumer device.
Hybrid IP prototyping kits accelerate prototyping
Synopsys has expanded its IP Accelerated initiative with support for ARM processors with the DesignWare Hybrid IP prototyping kits. The kits enable designers to prototype the ARM processor and memory elements of a design in a virtual environment for superior debug visibility, and to develop software for the DesignWare interface IP in an FPGA-based environment for high-performance execution with real-world interface connectivity.
Debug platform updated to embrace programmable SOCs
Version 4.4.3 of its Universal Debug Engine (UDE), which provides an optimised testing and debugging environment especially for the Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC family of devices has been ingtroduced by PLS Programmierbare Logik & Systeme. The All Programmable SoCs of the Xilinx Zynq-7000 family of devices combine for the first time dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 architecture with the functionality of complex Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) on ...
Static code analysis enhances Atmel AVR32 toolchain
Now incorporating the C-STAT add-on for integrated static code analysis, IAR Systems has made major updates to its complete embedded development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for Atmel AVR32. Version 4.30 also adds stack usage analysis and shortened build times through parallel build.
Radar development kit enables easy speed & distance sensing
Sivers IMA has announced the launch of a Radar Development Kit (RDK), an easy-to-use platform for those who need to measure distance or speed of an object. The RDK from Sivers IMA is built for quick out-of-box setup, enabling the customer to start elaborating and optimising the right parameters of the targeted object within a detection zone.
Datacomms design suite supports all leading automotive buses
K2L has announced its OptoLyzer StudioGUI software, for designing devices and systems that enable data communication over every leading-edge automotive bus, including CAN, LIN, FlexRay and MOST networks. The software includes support for K2L, Microchip and other third party hardware development tools.