Software with the fastest execution time isn’t necessarily the greenest. There once was an assumption among computer programmers that a faster program is also an energy efficient program. The idea transmuted over to software programming languages—surely a faster language was a greener one, the logic went. That all changed in 2017 thanks to a group […]
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Documentation package for embedded Linux simplifies regulatory approval for medical device OEMs
Siemens Digital Industries Software introduced the first software documentation package developed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) streamline compliance with stringent standards for medical device manufacturers deploying either Siemens’ embedded Linux distributions, Sokol Flex OS software, or Sokol Omni OS software. The open-source Linux operating system (OS) is the world’s most widely used embedded OS […]
SDK includes source code, on-demand build of included C/C++ runtime libraries
Segger’s latest version of Embedded Studio comes with the source code and on-demand build of the included C runtime library, emRun, and C++ library, emRun++. A toolchain usually includes pre-compiled libraries for all supported architectures and configurations, with the installation taking up significant space on a developer’s machine. Embedded Studio automatically builds (and installs) the libraries the first time […]
IDE supports Red Pitaya testing instrumentation
MikroElektronika announced full support for Red Pitaya, sometimes referred to as the ‘Swiss army penknife for engineers’, within version 2.3.0 of NECTO Studio IDE, MIKROE’s complete, cross-platform software development environment. Red Pitaya enables design engineers to replace bulky and expensive lab instruments with a single compact, open-source platform. More, In combination with NECTO Studio and Planet Debug, Red Pitaya […]
Test gear facilitates fast, accurate interfaces for new USB 80 Gpbs equipment
A new set of USB 80Gbps solutions are said to maximize the performance of USB designs and ensure compliance with the specifications implemented by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) standard to deliver accuracy and high signal fidelity. A wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, desktop computers, tablets, and digital cameras rely on next-generation high-speed […]
Software speeds THD+N audio measurements
Vversion 8.0 of the APx500 Measurement Software features software performance optimizations that reduce unnecessary computation and speed up sequence execution. This results in significant test time savings and much faster reporting of important measurements such as THD+N. “Version 8.0, along with our regular cadence of enhancements to APx500 software, allows users to take advantage of […]
Development kit covers SOSA aligned chassis management
Pixus has announced a new development kit for OpenVPX/SOSA Hardware Management Card (HMC). The SHM300-10 development kit is currently shipping to customers as an early prototyping tool for future deployable versions of Pixus’ SHM300 SlotSaver mezzanine-based chassis manager. The SHM300 HMC is a SOSA-aligned “Tier 3+” board designed for MIL rugged applications on aircraft, shipboard, […]
JavaScript-based exerciser verifies hardware/software integration tasks
Bermondsey Electronics has launched the Bermondsey Electronics Limited Integration Verification Engine (BELIeVE). A JavaScript-based solution, this advanced integration verification engine is the first of its kind and automates the operation of networkable instrumentation to exercise a device under test (DUT) and verify that its hardware and software are functioning together as intended. BELIeVE can also […]
How do firmware, system software, and application software work together?
Firmware, system software (also called embedded software), middleware and application software work collaboratively and perform specific functions in embedded systems. Firmware, system software, and middleware are generally preloaded in an MCU. Applications software may be preloaded but is often added after the system has been built. This FAQ reviews the functions and interactions between firmware, […]
J-Link debug probe to support Cadence Tensilica processors
SEGGER announced native J-Link debug probe support for select instances of the Cadence Tensilica Processor IP, a portfolio of configurable and extensible controllers and DSPs. The Cadence Tensilica cores supported in the first implementation phase are the Tensilica Xtensa LX7 CPU, a number of Tensilica HiFi DSPs (HiFi 4, HiFi 3z, HiFi 3, and HiFi 1), and […]
