Design
Control & debug all aspects of an embedded Linux system
A software development environment for embedded Linux developers, MULTI for Linux, has been introduced by Green Hills Software. This enables developers to seamlessly control and debug all aspects of an embedded Linux system from a single tool, including the Linux kernel, kernel threads, user mode threads and processes and interrupt service routines.
Industry’s lowest power 'Always Listening' voice recognition
Targeting the growing IoT category of devices, Lattice Semiconductor has announced the availability of human voice detection and command recognition IP for smartphones and other portable devices. Implemented in the iCE40 family of mobile FPGAs, the IPs enable manufacturers to improve the user experience of their mobile devices with voice activation capabilities and maximise battery life by minimising false wake-up triggers to the processor.
3D graphics application is FASTER
STMicroelectronics has tested and validated an experimental 3D-graphics application based on ray-tracing technology that had been implemented on an ARM-processor-based test chip attached to an FPGA. The effort for ‘Facilitating Analysis and Synthesis Technologies For Effective Reconfiguation’ (FASTER), which was partially funded by the European Union Seventh Framework Programme (FP7 IC T 287804), was performed as part of a tight R&...
Software suite reduces 5G system design time
NI has developed the LabVIEW Communications System Design Suite to cut the time to produce a 5G system prototype by half. The suite combines software defined radio (SDR) hardware with a comprehensive software design flow. Wireless prototyping was previously undertaken by separate design teams using disparate design tools. The LabVIEW Communications environment enables the entire design team to map an idea from algorithm to FPGA using a single hig...
USB token is Google Security Key compatible
Allowing users to reduce the complexity of password-based log-on to services, and strengthen protection against unauthorised access, Infineon has released security chips and Fast IDentity Online (FIDO)-Ready authenticator reference designs.
IAR Systems enhances development tools for 8051 MCUs
The latest version of IAR Embedded Workbench for 8051 includes high-performance compiler and debugger tools with extensive support for a wide range of MCUs from vendors such as Atmel, Intel, Infineon, NXP, Silicon Labs and Texas Instruments. Version 9.10 of the development toolchain includes further tweaked code optimisations, new debugging functionality and added core support.
Platform enables high-quality, low-latency audio
Enabling audio brands to develop high quality, low-latency products such as standalone or multi-room wireless speakers, AV receivers and sound bars, Microchip has released its 4th gen JukeBlox platform. The JukeBlox 4 SDK, in combination with its CY920 WiFi & Bluetooth Network Media Module, includes next-gen dual-band WiFi technology, MultiZone/multi-room features, AirPlay and DLNA connectivity.
IP core enables faster development in aerospace applications
To develop networking hardware and a Fibre Channel IP core, Microsemi has partnered with New Wave Design & Verification (New Wave DV). Featuring Microsemi’s SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs and IGLOO2 FPGAs, the PMC/XMC card and Fibre Channel IP Core enable faster development cycles for defence, aerospace, enterprise networking and storage applications which utilise Ethernet and/or Fibre Channel.
Software’s 3D textures can now be applied to curved surfaces
Providing advanced modelling and analysis features for illumination design, an updated version of illumination design software has been released by Synopsys. LightTools 8.2 provides optical design engineers with ways in which to model complex lighting systems with even greater control, speed and flexibility.
Visualisation & analysis technology can be shared
An updated version of Tracealyzer, visualisation and analysis technology developed by Percepio, has been released. Version 2.7 Tracealyzer supports Linux, VxWorks, FreeRTOS and On Time RTOS-32 and can be purchased with floating licenses, enabling several users to share a license. To meet the requirements of both small and large teams, two floating licenses are available. The basic floating license allows for one concurrent user, while the premium...