Design
First 802.11ac WLAN Platform Running Application-Aware Software
Freescale Semiconductor has demonstrated the first QorIQ P1020 reference platform for 802.11ac that simultaneously delivers “gigabit Wi-Fi” while running application identification software required for security and core network offload in next-generation wireless local area network products. The turnkey reference platform underscores Freescale’s continued leadership in the wireless access space, which Infonetics projects to grow at 12 perc...
Broadcom Smartens Up Internet of Things with WICED Development Kit
Broadcom today continued the expansion of its Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices product family with the announcement of the immediate availability of its new WICED Smart Development Kit through strategic distribution partners.
Are High Reliability Applications Safe?
We increasingly rely on systems where an error could cause financial disaster, organisational chaos, or in the worst case, death. Could the mandatory use of open source software improve safety and security in High Reliability applications? Robert Dewar, Co-founder and President of AdaCore, explores this question in detail in this insightful article from ES Design magazine.
HiSilicon Tape Out 50+ Million Instance ARM SoC Using Synopsys IC Compiler
Synopsys announce that HiSilicon Technologies has taped out a 50+ million instance ARM Cortex-A15 processor based SoC using Synopsys' IC Compiler, a key component of Synopsys' Galaxy Implementation Platform. The latest technology innovations in IC Compiler, including improved clock tree synthesis and faster top-level closure, were key to meeting performance and schedule on this gigascale SoC.
Mentor Graphics Announces Software Vital For Wire Harness Supplier Competitiveness
Mentor Graphics today announced availability of the newest tool in the Capital software suite, Capital Harness TVM. This tool automatically generates detailed harness manufacturing process and cost data that is specific to each harness design, each factory and each company’s cost models.
ITI launches first FMI Target for Simulink Coder
ITI today announces the launch of the Functional-Mockup Interface target for Simulink Coder. For the exchange of models across different platforms, the FMI Target for Simulink Coder enables the export of models from Simulink as standalone Functional-Mockup Units for Co-Simulation.
IPETRONIK’s IPEmotion 2013: Name and functions got updated throughout all Editions
IPETRONIK provides a new version [V03.00.00] of its configuration and data acquisition software for download under the designation IPEmotion 2013. One of the most important innovations is the now available illustration of GPS data using the OpenStreetMap Server.
Synopsys Announces Virtualizer Development Kit for Freescale's Qorivva MCU Family
Synopsys today announced the availability of Synopsys' Virtualizer Development Kit for Freescale Semiconductor's Qorivva microcontroller family to accelerate the development of automotive control applications in powertrain/hybrid, chassis/safety and body electronic control units.
AAEON Introduces IMBM-Q67A, an Economical Premium Industrial Micro-ATX Motherboard
AAEON today introduced the IMBM-Q67A, a 2nd Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 Micro-ATX motherboard with RAID level 0,1,5 and 10 support for increased data storage reliability and performance. Fourteen USB 2.0 ports offer expansive connectivity and the system can be configured to use a SATA or USB port for a boot device.
Cadence Incisive Enterprise Simulator Improves Low-Power Verification Productivity By 30%
Cadence Design Systems today introduced a new version of Incisive Enterprise Simulator, with features that improve low-power verification productivity of complex SoCs by thirty percent. The 13.1 release of Cadence Incisive Enterprise Simulator addresses low-power verification challenges for advanced modeling, debug, power format support and to provide faster verification for today’s most complex SoCs.