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 […]
Software
Digital design software highlights improved DDR5 simulation
Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS) 2023 for high-speed digital (HSD) design with new Memory Designer capabilities for modeling and simulation of next-generation interface standards such as Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5). As data center throughput climbs, performance expectations of servers and high-performance computing drive the need for new high-density, ultra-fast memory or […]
Book review: The Art of Clean Code: Best practices to eliminate complexity and simplify your life
The Art of Clean Code: Best practices to eliminate complexity and simplify your life, by Christian Mayer, No Starch Press If you wanted a short primer on how to be an exceptionally productive programmer, you could do a lot worse than Christian Mayer’s 142-page book. Mayer, a computer science PhD and founder of the Finxter.com […]
BIOS update covers Intel 600 series motherboards
In order to enhance compatibility and performance for the upcoming new processors from Intel, GIGABYTE rolls out BIOS updates in advance for Intel 600 series motherboards. The new BIOS supports Intel’s current 12th-generation processors and is also ready for the new-gen processors expected to launch soon. The BIOS update will make a smooth and hassle-free […]
Writing a bootloader for Arm Cortex-A35/A5X microprocessors
By Aaron Bauch, Senior Field Application Engineer, IAR Systems Design specifications require the ability to update a device’s firmware in the field dynamically. This is done commonly via a bootloader. Designing a bootloader, however, is challenging as it must meet various requirements. For example, the mechanism for getting the new application into the MPU is […]
LTO battery cells target micro-mobility applications
ZapBatt has partnered with Toshiba (TOSBF), merging its proprietary Artificial intelligence (AI) software technology and next-gen battery hardware with Toshiba’s lithium titanium oxide (LTO) battery cells to create a new battery option for the micro-mobility marketplace. This combined solution enables lithium titanium oxide to be a faster, smarter, and more economical battery system while allowing…
IP detects power fluctuations in chip designs
Agile Analog has designed an IR Drop Sensor for its growing library of analog IP. This is an important safety feature for designers as it monitors for voltage drops when current flows through a resistor, which is called IR drop, and can affect the timing of a chip and could result in functional failures if […]
IDE adds full RISC-V support, CMake project-native support
MikroElektronika (MIKRO), the embedded solutions company that dramatically cuts development time by providing innovative hardware and software products based on proven standards, recently announced major upgrades to its NECTO Studio IDE. Version 2.0 adds full RISC-V support and CMake project-native support, plus significant Editor, Designer & Code Model improvements. NECTO Studio 2.0 is a complete, cross-platform software […]
RTOS, hypervisor, development suite works with S32Z, S32 processors
Green Hills Software, a global provider of embedded safety and security, announced a plan for delivering comprehensive support for the new S32Z and S32E real-time processor families from NXP Semiconductors. This will enable safe and secure mixed-criticality execution and consolidation in next-generation zonal and domain vehicle platforms. Green Hills Software’s products and expert services will […]
SDK supports Modular Open Source Identity Platform
MegaMatcher ABIS and MegaMatcher SDK products now support the Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP). MOSIP is a modular and open source identity platform that helps user organizations, such as governments, implement a digital, foundational identification (ID) system in a cost effective way. ID systems are the backbone for effective delivery of public and private […]
