Design
IAR announce Embedded Workbench for ARM version 6.70
IAR Systems has today announced version 6.70 of the complete C/C++ development toolchain, IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM. Version 6.70 brings improved integrations and new functionality, including the on-demand download of example projects, as well as new device support.
Synopsys extends Platform Architect with MCO technology
The new extended Platform Architect has been announced by Synopsys. The extended Platform Architect includes multicore optimization (MCO) technology performance exploration solution for ARM AMBA 4 interconnect-based SoCs to support ARM CoreLink NIC-400 network interconnect-based designs. Synopsys Platform Architect MCO and Synopsys' new SBL-400 SystemC model of the ARM CoreLink NIC-400 network interconnect enable SoC architects to efficiently ex...
Interconnect Workbench analyses and verifies ARM-based SoCs
Cadence Design Systems introduce the new Cadence Interconnect Workbench, a software solution providing cycle-accurate performance analysis of interconnects throughout the system-on-chip design process. Quickly identifying design issues under critical traffic condition, Interconnect Workbench enables users to improve device performance and reduce time to market. Working with Cadence Interconnect Validator, Interconnect Workbench offers a complete ...
UltraCMOS technology offers 50% performance improvement
The new UltraCMOS 10 platform, the newest advancement in Peregrine’s UltraCMOS technology, has today been unveiled. Boasting unparalleled performance for addressing the ever-increasing challenges of RF front-end design, the UltraCMOS 10 RF SOI offers flexibility and the performance of UltraCMOS technology with the economies of SOI. It also delivers a more than 50-percent performance improvement over comparable solutions.
IoT prototyping kit jump starts device design
A prototyping kit for designing wirelessly connected, location-aware internet devices has been announced, with the aim of quickly moving prototypes of intelligent ARM-based technology into production-ready designs.
Altium introduces Software Platform Builder for ARM Cortex-M
Altium has today announced its Software Platform, delivering ultra rapid prototyping and development for ARM Cortex-M based microcontrollers at an unparalleled attractive cost level. Shown at the ARM TechCon Conference, the Software Platform includes a comprehensive range of middleware functionalities, such as an RTOS, CAN, USB, TCP/IP, I2C, HTTP(S), file systems, graphical user interface, and touch panel control.
Integrated system designs save power and time
Maxim has today announced three new low-power reference designs: Carmel, Monterey, and Fremont. Providing end-to-end integration of the signal chain, the new reference designs simplifying factory automation, enabling engineers been able to get their industrial designs to market quicker than ever before.
3D gesturing system development made easy
A new easy step-by-step approach to develop 3D gesturing systems has been unveiled today by Microchip. A complete reference system consisting of an MGC3130 module and one example reference electrode, the new MGC3130 Hillstar Development Kit for 3D gesturing systems is the world’s first single-chip 3D gesture/free space position tracking solution. Coming with several additional reference electrode designs, the Aurea Graphical User Interface ...
Express Logic adds kernel awareness for DS-5 tools
Express Logic has today announced that they have added kernel awareness for the ARM Development Studio-5 tools. In adopting kernel awareness for the DS-5 tools, Express Logic’sThreadX RTOS is among the first to provide this increased functionality.
New ARMv8-R architecture for real-time embedded processors
Details of the new ARMv8-R architecture for real-time embedded processors has been released today by ARM. For use in automotive electronics and other integrated safety and control applications, the ARMv8-R architecture builds on the rich heritage of the 32-bit ARMv7-R architecture used for the company’s market-leading Cortex-R series of real time processors and complements the ARMv8-A architecture announced in 2011.