Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced a new Renesas Solution Starter Kit (RSSK) for developers working with the 32-bit RX23E-A microcontroller (MCU), which features highly accurate analog front ends (AFE). The RX23E-A RSSK brings together hardware, software, and tools optimized for evaluating the MCU’s high-precision 24-bit delta-sigma (ΔΣ) A/D converter with industry-leading accuracy. The RSSK enables […]
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Rugged, secure memory tokens for authentication applications
ATEK Access Technologies announced the launch of its new Datakey CryptoAuthentication memory token line which gives embedded systems designers a rugged and secure portable memory device for authentication applications. The line of removable memory devices utilizes Microchip’s CryptoAuthentication family of high-security hardware authentication ICs, enabling embedded applications like: Secure storage and transfer of keys, certificates […]
Ethernet 800G Verification IP targets next-generation networking systems
Synopsys, Inc. announced the availability of the industry’s first verification IP (VIP) and Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) source code test suite for Ethernet 800G. As the requirements for increased bandwidth to support video-on-demand, social networking and cloud services continues to rise, Synopsys VC VIP for Ethernet 800G, based on the Ethernet Technology Consortium (ETC) specification, enables […]
Development software’s functional safety tools updated for low power MCUs
IAR Systems extends its tools offering for safety-related software development with the new version of the functional safety edition of IAR Embedded Workbench for Renesas’ low-power RL78 Family of microcontrollers (MCUs). The new version adds C18 and C++17 support, stack protection, and several IDE features for improved user experience, enabling low-power applications with ensured safety […]
Debug tool adds encryption for remote security
SEGGER’s J-Link Remote Server has been used for years to debug target systems, thousands of miles away, even behind firewalls. Of its many uses in the past, a particularly important one was for system bring-up when hardware availability was limited, expensive, or otherwise difficult. Today an even more important application has moved into focus. Working […]
MCU development software features enhanced functional safety capabilities
IAR Systems launches a new version of its functional safety edition of IAR Embedded Workbench for Renesas’ RX Family of microcontrollers (MCUs). This new version adds extended capabilities including IDE features for improved user experience, stack protection and support for the latest C18 and C++17 language standards. In addition, the toolchain now supports the latest […]
Ethernet adapter/DMA engine eliminates NIC proprietary hardware
Ethernity Networks introduced its ENET-D, an add-on Ethernet Controller technology to its ACE-NIC100 SmartNIC that efficiently processes millions of data flows and offers performance acceleration for networking and security appliances. ENET-D is an Ethernet adapter and DMA (direct memory access) engine that eliminates the need for proprietary hardware on a network interface card. By fitting into various FPGAs […]
Motion control ICs handle advanced velocity control of servomotors
Performance Motion Devices, Inc. (PMD) today announced the availability of Juno Velocity Control ICs, new members of PMD’s Juno Motion IC family providing advanced velocity control of 3-phase Brushless DC and DC Brush motors. Juno Velocity Control ICs represent a price to performance breakthrough with features such as PI (proportional, integral) velocity loop control, programmable velocity […]
Physically aware RTL design system halves SoC implementation cycle
Synopsys announced the immediate availability of RTL Architect, an innovative product that signifies a shift-left for RTL design closure. Synopsys RTL Architect is the industry’s first physically aware RTL design system, which reduces the SoC implementation cycle in half and delivers superior quality-of-results (QoR). RTL teams are increasingly faced with the challenges of rapidly exploring […]
Kit speeds IoT-based asset-tracking via sensor networks
TT Electronics announced the launch of ‘IOT OUT OF THE BOX’, a new asset monitoring platform kit built in collaboration with Wittra Sweden AB, a developer of asset monitoring and positioning for the Internet of Things (IoT). IOT OUT OF THE BOX by Wittra, powered by TT Electronics, brings together the expert engineering, design and manufacturing […]