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ARM's Solution Center for Android Drives Innovation in Developments on the Platform
As part of its continued work to foster innovation and openness in connected devices, ARM today announced the Solution Center for Android, a resource for designers and developers of ARM technology-based products running on Android, the open source platform from the Open Handset Alliance. More than 35 members of the ARM Connected Community have joined this initiative, once again demonstrating the strength of the ARM ecosystem.
Atmel - Starter Kit Expands Secure HF RFID capabilities to any Embedded Microcontroller System
Atmel announced today the AT88CK201STK Starter Kit which allows developers to easily extend secure HF RFID reader capabilities to their embedded microcontroller systems. In many cases, this is the first time developers can easily embed HF RFID reader capability into space constrained embedded systems for preventing counterfeiting of medical and consumable products, tracking and recording chain of ownership, access control, and convenient storage ...
Silicon Frontline - Post-Layout Verification Products Stand Out for Semiconductor Power Device, Nanometer and A/MS Design
Silicon Frontline Technology announced today that since the May introduction of the company and its first products, F3D (Fast 3D) for fast 3D extraction and R3D (Resistive 3D) for 3D extraction and analysis of large resistive structures, the company has achieved success and validated its position as a player in the post-layout verification and 3D extraction markets.
Digital Imaging Systems achieves first-pass silicon success with Synopsys Galaxy Custom Designer
Synopsys has announced that Digital Imaging Systems GmbH (DIS) has achieved first-pass silicon success using Synopsys’ Galaxy Custom Designer implementation solution and its unified suite of circuit simulation, extraction and physical verification tools for a custom integrated circuit (IC) used in DIS’ high performance, multi-megapixel camera modules. The productivity enhancements afforded by Custom Designer, combined with its interoperable a...
XMOS USB Audio 2.0 reference design provides highest quality audio solution
XMOS has announced the industry's first reference design for USB Audio 2.0. The solution enables standard computer-based systems to deliver bit-perfect prosumer quality sound. Implemented entirely in software, using the XMOS XS1-L1 event driven processor(TM), the design supports hi-speed USB Audio 2.0 connectivity and up to 6 input and 6 output audio channels at 24-bit resolution and a sample rate of 192 kHz. Higher audio channel counts are als...
CADSTAR from Zuken Gets a Makeover in Version 12.0
The latest version of CADSTAR from Zuken features a dramatic makeover for ease of use, along with new technology for design reuse and managing obsolescence.
Crossware Joins ARM Connected Community
Crossware today announced it is a new member in the ARM Connected Community, the industry’s largest ecosystem of ARM technology-based products and services. As part of the ARM Connected Community, Crossware will gain access to a full range of resources to help it market and deploy innovative solutions that will enable developers to get their ARM Powered products to market faster.
Nuvoton Technology Provides the ISP Programmer for Flash-based 8051 MCU
Nuvoton Technology Corp. launches a new low-cost ISP(In-System Programming) tool, 8051 ISP Programmer, for the Flash-based 8051 MCU products. Nuvoton Flash-based 8051 MCU has the built-in advanced ISP (In-System Programming) function. Through the ISP interface, users can re-program the MCU’s program memory without removing the mounted MCU chip from the fabricated product. It will be more easy for users updating the MCU’s firmware.
National Instruments - LabVIEW Education Edition Graphical Software will Inspire Hands-On Learning
National Instruments today introduced LabVIEW Education Edition, a high school-focused version of its industry-standard LabVIEW graphical programming software. The new edition is designed to help educators implement project-based, hands-on learning for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects. The software was developed in collaboration with the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO), a leader in in...
National Instruments Expands HIL Simulation Platform to Optimize Embedded Control Systems
National Instruments today announced the expansion of its hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation platform, which includes numerous products that optimize embedded system validation. During the past six months alone, NI has released nearly 40 new products targeted at delivering flexible HIL solutions to embedded control system developers within a variety of industries. The portfolio of NI HIL simulation tools helps engineers maintain reliability an...