Embedded developers can now use SEGGER Embedded Studio IDE with the Renesas RE Family of microcontrollers (MCUs). Embedded Studio is SEGGER’s cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) for embedded systems development. The editor is quick to start up and the build process is blazingly fast, saving precious working hours. Embedded Studio contains SEGGER’s own runtime and […]
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SBC, avionics I/O boards optimized for flight-certifiable applications
The SBC314C single-board computer and RAR15XC avionics data bus communications XMC mezzanine board are for embedded flight-certifiable applications. Previously only available as part of the FORCE2C rugged line replaceable unit (LRU), the two are now each available as separate boards. The SBC314C 3U VPX single board computer, based on the NXP QorIQ T2081 Multicore Communications […]
SMT noise sources cover 0.2 MHz to 3 GHz ranges
Fairview Microwave Inc. has just debuted a new series of miniature SMT packaged noise sources that are ideal for built-in test equipment, dithering for an increased dynamic range of A/D converters, and as a source for bit error rate testing. Applications include microwave radio, communication systems, military and commercial radar, base station infrastructure, test and […]
Design platform combines hardware emulation, FPGA prototyping technologies to accelerate verification cycles
Siemens Digital Industries Software unveiled its next-generation Veloce hardware-assisted verification system for the rapid verification of highly sophisticated, next-generation integrated circuit (IC) designs. This is the first complete, integrated offering that combines best-in-class virtual platform, hardware emulation, and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) prototyping technologies and paves the way to leverage the latest powerful hardware-assisted […]
Multi-band, high-accuracy timing devices support L1 and L5 GNSS
u-blox has announced its first multi-band high accuracy timing solutions to concurrently support the L1 and L5 GNSS (global navigation satellite system) signals. The ZED-F9T-10B and LEA-F9T-10B timing modules, and the RCB-F9T-1 timing card deliver nanosecond-level timing accuracies required to synchronize cellular network base stations and smart power grids. The ANN MB1 L1/L5 multi-band antenna […]
Embedded motion control modules optimize power and drive large industrial motors
TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG, now part of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. introduces two new sets of slot type, embedded motion control modules, and development tools that feature a unique, real-time, sensor-free control technology. These complete controller/driver modules keep the motor control system’s communications traffic low by processing real-time critical functions onboard and […]
What is IOTA?
IOTA is a cryptocurrency designed to add economics to the internet of machines. IOTA is quite different from thousands of other cryptocurrencies. Some key highlights of IOTA are as follows: IOTA is specifically designed for the Internet of Things. IOTA does not use blockchain technology; instead, it is based on Tangle technology. IOTA has theoretically […]
Hardware-software platform is complete positioning system for autonomous vehicles
ACEINNA announced the commercial availability of OpenARC, a complete, precise positioning hardware & software platform that offers easy system integration of GNSS corrections with high-performance INS and RTK hardware. OpenARC is powered by Point One Navigation, a visionary leader delivering precise positioning for the next generation of transportation. Autonomous vehicle systems require position accuracy […]
nvSRAM qualified to QML-Q and high-reliability industrial specifications
Infineon Technologies LLC announced the availability of its second-generation non-volatile Static RAMs (nvSRAM). The new generation of devices are qualified for QML-Q and high-reliability industrial specifications to support demanding non-volatile code storage and data-logging applications in harsh environments, including aerospace and industrial applications. The 256 kb STK14C88C and 1 Mb STK14CA8C nvSRAMs are qualified in […]
Reference design covers secure OTA firmware updating of IoT devices
A fully integrated reference design for secure over-the-air (OTA) firmware updating of IoT devices is secured from the cloud to the device’s code storage memory. By providing a proven way to implement secure firmware updates on a secure and certified hardware and software, the Winbond/Nuvoton/Qinglianyun solution reduces the time it takes to develop new IoT […]