Design
Platform enables transition to 3D FinFET-based designs
Synopsys has announced that its Galaxy Design Platform enables 90% of the production tapeouts of FinFET-based designs. The company has also highlighted the use of its Galaxy Design Platform by HiSilicon Technologies, for the implementation of ARM Cortex-A72, Cortex -A57 and Cortex -A53 processor-based FinFET designs targeting TSMC's 16nm process technology.
Smart factory solutions address rising demand
COPA-DATA will present Smart Factory solutions at the 2015 Hannover Messe, in Hall 7, Booth C48. With zenon, the HMI/SCADA and dynamic production reporting software, companies can construct flexible and scalable value networks on-premises, in hybrid environments or in the cloud. A significant part of these flexible value networks are Big Data analyses, carried out in order to uncover and utilise potential in a targeted manner.
Development tool shortens build times for AMR-based devices
IAR Systems has updated its development tools for ARM with new device support and new functionality. Version 7.40 of IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM introduces support for ARM Cortex-M7 MCUs from STMicroelectronics and Atmel. In addition, the tools now feature parallel build for shorter build times, as well as an integration of IAR Systems’ new tool, C-STAT, for powerful static code analysis.
Optimise motor control in industrial system designs
Allowing developers to differentiate and optimise motor control in industrial system designs, the Sitara AM437x Industrial Development Kit (IDK) has been introduced by Texas Instruments. The IDK aids in the evaluation of the multi-protocol, industrial communication and feedback interface capabilities of the highly integrated Sitara AM4379 and AM4377 processors based on the ARM Cortex-A9 core.
APIs drive innovation in network infrastructure
A software platform for OEMs, ISVs and network operators has been introduced by Broadcom. Open Network Switch Library (OpenNSL) is a software interface with a set of APIs that enable the development of new applications on top of Broadcom StrataXGS switches.
Open software platform accelerates IoT development
Synopsy has launched the embARC Open Software Platform to help accelerate the development of DesignWare ARC processor-based embedded systems. The embARC platform gives ARC software developers online access to a comprehensive suite of free and open-source software that eases the development of code for the IoT and other embedded applications.
IoT platform is available on Cortus’ APS processor cores
Cortus and Nabto have announced the availability of the uNabto communication platform on Cortus’ APS processor cores. uNabto is a low-bandwidth web server protocol that runs on any Cortus APS core and employs an innovative approach to bypassing firewalls and providing GUI-based internet access to a wide range of embedded applications, using only 16KB of Flash and less than 1kB of RAM. uNabto running on Cortus APS cores with the Cortus Ether...
Place & route solution enables tapeout of Toshiba's 40nm SoC
A place-and-route solution, developed by Synopsys, has enabled Toshiba to accelerate tapeout of an advanced 40nm SoC. The outstanding speed-up and QoR delivered by IC Compiler II enabled Toshiba to achieve higher designer productivity and better device performance. Driven by this tapeout success, Toshiba has commenced the rollout of its IC Compiler II-based design kit throughout their design teams.
Evaluation board enables battery-free wireless sensors
An evaluation board for the ANDY100 UHF RFID IC, has been introduced by Farsens. The chip harvests radio frequency energy from commercial UHF RFID readers and communicates with them using EPC C1G2 standard commands. Featuring an SPI master, the chip enables battery-free wireless sensors and aculators.
Software tool analyses binary & source code to find 40% more defects
GrammaTech has announced the availability of CodeSonar 4.1, the latest version of the company’s industry-leading software analysis tool for C/C++, Java, and binaries. Built to deliver unmatched depth of analysis, the latest version of CodeSonar includes distributed analysis capabilities, deeper tainted data analysis, and binary analysis support for x64 processors.