Design
Cypress Releases New Components for PSoC Creator 2.2 IDE
Cypress Semiconductor is pleased to announce the release of new components for PSoC Creator 2.2, the integrated design environment for Cypress’s PSoC 3, PSoC 4 and PSoC 5LP programmable system-on-chip architectures.
High Speed And Safety Reinforced Digital Isolator For Endoscope And Medical Imaging Applications White Paper
Patient contacts in medical devices must be isolated from ac mains to protect the patient from hazardous voltage shocks. In medical imaging devices, large quantities of video imaging data need to be transferred from image sensor to image processor while maintaining high levels of electrical isolation so the sensor won’t shock the patient. By Zhang Bin and Harold Tisbe of Avago Technologies.
TI introduces SafeTI Compiler Qualification Kit to help ease functional safety development for automotive products
Adding to its SafeTI design packages, Texas Instruments Incorporated today introduces its new SafeTI Compiler Qualification Kit. The SafeTI Compiler Qualification Kit assists customers in their efforts to qualify their use of the TI ARM C/C++ compiler to functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 and ISO 26262 while helping maximize its functionality and performance. This kit, a component of the SafeTI design packages, was developed primarily...
Lattice Introduces New Automotive Grade FPGAs to Dramatically Accelerate Affordable Innovation
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation today announced the introduction of a new AEC-Q100-certified automotive family, the LA-LatticeECP3, which includes 6 devices. The new family leverages Lattice’s expertise in low power, small size, and cost optimized FPGAs to deliver programmable technology that can be used for all classes of automobile as well as automotive aftermarket products.
Cypress’s EZ-USB FX3 Controller Delivers SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Connectivity To Video Capture System
Cypress Semiconductor reveal that SKNET Corporation has selected Cypress’s EZ-USB FX3 USB 3.0 peripheral controller for its MonsterX U3.0R external video capture system. The FX3 solution provides the MonsterX U3.0R with USB 3.0 bandwidth of 5 Gbps, which enables it to capture HD video without requiring compression that degrades image quality. This functionality allows end-users to capture and play back sharp, uncompressed HD video from various ...
IAR Systems Announce ARM Tools Support For Renesas' New RZ Family
IAR Systems announces full coverage for the RZ/A ARM Cortex-A9 microprocessor units from Renesas. The complete development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench provides powerful code optimizations and comprehensive debugger features, including innovative Power Debugging technology, in a reliable and easy-to-use integrated development environment with excellent worldwide technical support.
IAR Announces IAR Embedded Workbench For ARM Version 6.60
Today, IAR Systems launches a new version of its embedded development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM. Version 6.60 adds possibilities for running Power Debugging on all ARM cores, as well as functionality for invoking external code analysis tools. Added support for IAR Systems’ I-scope probe adds possibilities for current and voltage measurements.
STMicroelectronics Launches Virtual Laboratory for Audio Innovators
STMicroelectronics is putting sophisticated audio design and evaluation capabilities within reach of all engineers using its SoundTerminal audio chips and digital MEMS microphones, by publishing a complete virtual audio laboratory that can be downloaded free of charge here.
Advantest and Galaxy Partner to Improve OEE with New Test Floor Intelligence Software Solutions
Advantest Corporation and Galaxy Semiconductor Solutions have entered a joint development and distribution agreement for Advantest’s new Test Floor Intelligence software solutions. Advantest and Galaxy will cooperate to deliver advanced test-floor management systems that monitor and optimize test processes for both systems- and device-related issues, helping customers improve their overall equipment effectiveness. Advantest’s TFI software sol...
X-FAB Introduces New Analog/Mixed-Signal Reference Kit for Rapid Adoption of Advanced Cadence Design Flows
X-FAB Silicon Foundries today announced its new A/MS Reference Kit supporting advanced methodology for analog/mixed-signal design. The Kit enables rapid adoption of constraint-driven design, mixed-signal simulation, floorplanning, schematic-driven layout, automated routing, timing-driven digital block implementation and signoff.