Design
Lattice makes it easier to deliver media-rich experiences
Lattice Semiconductor has introduced three new complete reference designs that will make it easier for electronic OEMs to deliver media-rich experiences to their end users by taking advantage of low-cost, industry-standard Mobile Industry Processor Interface camera, application processor, and display technologies. These latest FPGA-based reference designs from Lattice enable OEMs to quickly build and roll out next-generation products that are low...
TI announce DevKit for Tiva C Series TM4C123G MCUs
Designing with Tiva C Series microcontrollers is now even easier with the new Tiva C Series TM4C123G USB+CAN Development Kit from Texas Instruments. Featuring a Tiva C Series MCU with ARM Cortex- M4 core that integrates connectivity and sensor aggregation solutions, this kit makes it easy for designers to evaluate the Tiva C Series TM4C123x MCU's peripherals and inputs/outputs for industrial, motion control, automation, human machine interface, l...
Circuit simulation tool for power and analog IC designers
Intersil announce the latest version of its popular iSIM personal edition circuit simulation design tool. iSim:PE v7.0 adds time saving features and further simplifies part selection for power and analog IC designers. The new version of the popular circuit simulation design tool speeds the design cycle and reduces risk early in any project, identifying parts that can be used in current as well as next-generation designs.
Coilcraft component library integrates Agilent ADS
Expanding on its full suite of RF Inductor design tools, Coilcraft has today announced that it has added an updated ADS Component Library to its selection of online 2D/3D, S-Parameter and SPICE Models. Helping engineers accurately simulate the performance of Coilcraft inductors in their circuit designs, Coilcraft’s Component Library includes models of its RF and Spring inductors and integrates with Agilent's Advanced Design System.
LVDS digital I/O module for control and data capture
Pentek has today announced a new digital I/O module featuring low-voltage differential signalling I/O connected to a Virtex-6 FPGA, the Model 71610. LVDS is a general purpose digital interface operating at very high speeds over inexpensive twisted-pair or flat ribbon copper cables. It is popular for many common control or data capture applications such as high-speed video, graphics, video camera data transfers and general purpose computer buses.
Reduce power, size and cost of PLC digital-input subsystems
Designers can now reduce power, size and system cost for programmable logic controller digital-input subsystems, with the Corona (MAXREFDES12#) reference design from Maxim. One method of reducing the size of I/O solutions in PLCs is to reduce the number of digital channels that need to be isolated. Integrating three Maxim products including the MAX13256 transformer driver, the Corona design reduces isolated channels and eliminates the need f...
Electric products and compliance with EMC standards
Electromagnetic compatibility standards exist to regulate the electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility of electronic systems. By law, compliance is required and in this article, CST AG showcases how EM simulation software can help strike the balance between EMC and competing design requirements in order to avoid costly development iterations.
DFI unveil Mini-ITX supporting multiple expansion
DFI has introduced the new CM100-C embedded Mini-ITX motherboard powered by the Quad-core and Dual-core AMD R-Series Accelerated Processing Units including R-464L, R-460H, R-272F and R-268D. Featuring 32-nanometer process technology with the cost-efficient AMD A70M Fusion Controller Hub, these processors offer higher performance in visual computing and security. The AMD Radeon Dual Graphics technology integrated into this Mini-ITX platform d...
LDRA offer comprehensive DO-178C compliance management tools
LDRA has introduced a comprehensive DO-178C ecosystem of compliance management tools, following the Federal Aviation Administration officially recognising DO-178C and its supplements as a means of compliance for avionics software development. With continued executive-level involvement in the formation of industry standards, LDRA has extended its DO-178B/ED-12B expertise to include the new guidance of both U.S. and European standards within the LD...
Plug-in-&-go USB iCEstick FPGA evaluation kit from Lattice
Lattice Semiconductor has introducedan easy-to-use USB thumb drive form factor development board, theiCEstick Evaluation Kit. The new Lattice FPGA evaluation kit allows engineers and system architects to rapidly evaluate and develop mobile solutions based on the Lattice’s iCE40 mobileFPGA family, the world’s first and only FPGAs built to address the mobile devices market.