Sonics, Inc. upgraded its ICE-P3 Energy Processing Unit (EPU), the flagship member of the ICE-Grain Family of EPU products, to add a new programmable Sequencer. The Sequencer enables designers of power-sensitive chips like systems-on-chip (SoC) and microcontrollers (MCU) to significantly improve control over both on-chip and external voltage and frequency resources to minimize energy consumption. The Sequencer combines the flexibility […]
Tools
PocketBeagle: Smaller than a Raspberry Pi
It’s here and ready for the Holidays. The new BeagleBoard.org PocketBeagle is fun sized: smaller than Raspberry Pi, fits in an a small mint tin and the perfect size for a stocking. PocketBeagle features an incredible low cost, slick design, and simple usage, making PocketBeagle the ideal development board for beginners and professionals alike. Who is using […]
Support package lets Simulink models run on MCUs
The flexiTARGET Simulink Target Support Package (TSP) allows engineers to target their models for a range of real-time hardware. Users can target Simulink models to their chosen microcontroller. Key benefits of flexiTARGET include support for GCC and other low-cost compilers, and support of any Matlab version including 2016b and beyond. flexiTARGET consists of a number […]
CAD software handles automotive lighting optical simulation/analysis within CATIA V5
Synopsys, Inc. announced the latest release of its LucidShape CAA V5 Based software product, which allows designers to perform optical simulations and analyses of automotive lighting products within the CATIA V5 environment. LucidShape CAA V5 Based version 2017.09, now available, gives designers the flexibility to simulate multiple lighting functions and optical design variations in the same […]
Lab Starter Kits and Lab Essentials Kit for new lab startup and replenishment needs
Edmund Optics (EO) introduces three new kits that are integral to starting a brand new lab and keeping it stocked. The Lab Starter Kits are available in English and Metric based mounting versions and feature essential products that are useful for any lab, from optics to detectors to cleaning and tools. The Lab Essentials Kit includes many […]
SPICE: how to choose an analysis
SPICE is a very useful tool when used correctly and is used far beyond its original purpose — “Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis.” It is now used for simulation of many non-integrated circuits. However, whichever type of circuit you use it for, you need to be aware of its limitations. The modeling has been […]
Entry-level sensing MCUs support customization of 25 functions
Texas Instruments is now offering low-cost, ultra-low-power MSP430 microcontrollers for sensing applications. Developers can now implement simple sensing solutions through a variety of integrated mixed-signal features in this family of MSP430 value line sensing MCUs, available for as low as US$0.25 in high volumes. Additions to the family include two new entry-level devices and a new TI LaunchPad […]
Embedded memory test/repair IP for SoCs speeds chip repair time
Synopsys, Inc. today announced a new suite of embedded memory test and repair features for its DesignWare STAR Memory System solution to enable increased test coverage and faster power-on initialization for high-performance automotive, mobile and cloud computing system-on-chips (SoCs). With these new features, designers can achieve a 10x reduction in repair time by eliminating extra cycles and […]
In-system test software helps vehicular electronics meet ISO 26262 specs
Mentor announced the availability of its new Tessent MissionMode product, which provides a combination of automation and on-chip IP for enabling semiconductor chips throughout an automotive electronics system to be tested and diagnosed at any point during a vehicle’s functional operation. This capability is fundamental towards achieving the safety and long-term reliability requirements demanded by […]
Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling makes SoCs, MCUs more energy efficient
Sonics, Inc., supplier of on-chip network (NoC) and power management technologies and services, and Moortec, specialists in embedded in-chip sensing, announced their partnership that integrates the companies’ products to provide advanced power management techniques to SoC (system-on-chip) and MCU designers. The partnership couples Sonics’ ICE-P3 with Moortec’s compelling Temperature Sensors to enable temperature-compensated, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling […]