Design
Adapters attach test leads to hex screws quickly & safely
A range of adapters now enable test leads to be quickly and safely attached to hex socket screws. The Variogrip adapters from Multi-Contact have a split hexagonal tip that expands on turning a knob at the rear so that it is firmly held inside the socket.
Achieve robust mobile data security on smartphones
At Mobile World Congress, February 24-27 in Barcelona, INSIDE Secure will demonstrate its secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) client. INSIDE Secure claim that this client provides the highest level of protection for the most demanding enterprise and government data, which is the target of ever-increasing amounts of mobile malware.
Cert-Kit validates safety-critical software applications
Using the µC/OS-MPU real-time kernel as a pre-certified component, the µC/OS-MPU Cert-Kit for LPC32x0 from Embedded Office facilitates the development of safety-critical applications and considerably reduces the certification process. It is suitable for developing safety-critical devices according to the IEC62304 (medical devices) and IEC61508 (industrial applications) standards.
A software development approach based on embedded platforms
Embedded software innovations continue to expand fast, creating new markets and revenues opportunities. The growing software complexity drives investments in improving development processes for faster time-to-market and higher quality targets. Responding to these needs, MicroEJ, designed by IS2T, offers a step forward with more flexible and efficient software development processes.
The industry’s first Android technology for a licensed DSP
Taking full advantage of enhancements in the recent Android 4.4 (KitKat) release to prolong battery life in smartphones and mobile devices, Cadence Design Systems announces Tensilica HiFi Audio Tunneling for Android. The company have claimed that this is the industry’s first Android-compatible technology for a licensed digital signal processor (DSP).
Software permanently monitors hardware sensors
In order to monitor industrial PCs and embedded systems, DSM Computer offers the DSMP2 hardware monitoring program. Running under the Microsoft Windows operating system, the software makes it possible to permanently monitor various hardware sensors, such as for the temperature and the fan speed, using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Microsemi Enables FPGA-Based Root-of-Trust Solution for Embedded Systems with Introduction of Secure Boot Reference Design
Microsemi Corporation unveiled its new FPGA-based Secure Boot Reference Design for embedded microprocessors. This new reference design uses the advanced security features in its mainstream SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs to securely boot any application processor in an embedded system, and ensures that processor code can be trusted during execution. This allows applications running on the securely booted processor to extend that trust to their system and ...
Verific Design Automation Adds Features to UPF Parser for Enhanced Support of IEEE Standard
Verific Design Automation announced enhancements to its parser for the IEEE 1801-2013 standard for the design and verification of low-power integrated circuits, also known as Universal Power Format 2.1 (UPF 2.1).
ARM Enhances IP Suite for 2015 Mid-Range Mobile and Consumer Markets
ARM today announced an enhanced suite of higher performance and more energy-efficient products specifically designed for the rapidly growing mid-range mobile and consumer electronics markets. The suite, comprised of processor, graphics processor and physical IP, is an update to ARM’s mid-range IP offering targeting devices for production in 2015 and beyond. The combination of the ARM Cortex-A17 processor and the ARM Mali-T720 GPU gives an e...
Turnkey LTE platform targets sub $300 smartphone market
Designed to help OEMs rapidly develop a portfolio of affordable 4G LTE mobile devices, Broadcom's turnkey reference platform is targeted at the rapidly growing sub $300 LTE smartphone market.