About IO Checker 

IO Checker will verify that signal names used in the FPGA are connected to the appropriate signals on the PCB. Additionally it verifies the voltage values connected to the FPGA power and reference pins.

IO Checker uses rules (based on regular expressions) to match the signals names in both the FPGA and PCB design environment. The rules can be generated automatically and be fine-tuned by the designer. The automated approach will often match 80% to 90% of all device pins. 

The flexibility of IO Checker allows it to be used in any design flow and does not require any  design methodology. The rules generator in combination with the sorted problem view allows engineers to validate a 1000+ pins device in half an hour. 

What is new in IO Checker 2.0 

Version 2.0 adds an FPGA Device View and a TCL command line interface. IO Checker can be used to generate a constraint file from the PCB data (optionally in combination with a toplevel HDL unit). The FPGA constraint file can be updated when inconsistencies have been found between PCB and FPGA data. 

Support has been added for the Actel Smart Fusion, Altera Cyclone IV E and Xilinx Spartan 6L, ASpartan 6L, Virtex 6L families. Please check the website for detailed device listings.  

Availability and Pricing 

IO Checker 2.0 is available now. Prices begin at € 750. IO Checker can be downloaded and evaluated by qualified FPGA and PCB designers. 

About HDL Works 

HDL Works develops and markets high-performance, intuitive tools for complex HDL design across a wide spectrum of applications. HDL Works currently holds EASE, HDL Companion and IO Checker in its product portfolio. Headquartered in Ede, The Netherlands, HDL Works is privately held.

Bellevue, WA, August 31^st, 2010 – Adeneo Embedded, the Microsoft Windows Embedded Gold Partner awarded “Windows Embedded Training Partner of the Year” and “Windows Embedded Systems Integrator of the Year” for both 2007, 2008 and 2009 in North America and Europe, announced the immediate availability of its new Board Support Package (BSP) for NXP LPC3250 MCU on Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7. 

Windows Embedded Compact 7, the next generation of Microsoft’s widely used Windows Embedded CE platform, provides a complete toolkit for OEMs building specialized consumer and enterprise devices, including the latest Windows 7-based technologies and tools for creating engaging user experiences and streamlined connectivity to Windows 7-based PCs, servers and online services. The Windows Embedded Compact 7 public community technology preview (CTP) was announced on June 1^st at Computex Taipei.  

The LPC3250 MCU from NXP Semiconductors is designed for low power, high performance applications. It implements an ARM926EJ-S CPU core with a vector floating point co-processor and a large set of standard peripherals including USB On-The-Go. The LPC3250 operates at CPU frequencies of up to 266 MHz. 

Sample demonstration binary images of the new BSPs are now available as free downloads from the Adeneo Embedded website. Device makers can immediately start their evaluation and testing of Windows Embedded Compact 7 on the NXP architecture. The full source code is also available on the Adeneo Embedded website for a one-time license fee that is 100% royalty-free and includes 90 days of free support and maintenance.

“Adeneo Embedded is very proud to provide the release of another new BSP for Windows Embedded Compact 7,” said Yannick Chammings, CEO of Adeneo Embedded. “NowOEMs can evaluate the new Windows Embedded Compact 7 platform on the NXP architecture early in their device development stage.” Chammings continued, “Our immediate support for Windows Embedded Compact 7 furthers our leadership in developing the most current reference solutions for Windows Embedded technologies in collaboration with leading Semi-Conductor Vendors.” 

Microsoft is pleased to be working with Adeneo Embedded to assist OEMs in bringing rich, connected devices to market quickly,” said Valerie Olague, senior partner manager for Windows Embedded at Microsoft Corp. “Adeneo Embedded’s proven BSPs combined with Windows Embedded Compact 7, provide the latest tool and technologies for OEMs developing on the NXP processor-based micro-controllers, as well as additional platform designs.”  

“The addition of the Windows Embedded Compact 7 BSP to the LPC3250 further completes the software eco-system supporting our broad range of ARM-based microcontroller solutions”, said Geoff Lees, VP and general manager for Product Line microcontrollers, NXP Semiconductors. “With the technical expertise offered by Adeneo Embedded on Windows Embedded Compact and LPC3250 architecture, our customers can develop next generation consumer applications with ease and bring them to market quickly.” 

PQOAL compliance for the easiest adaptation to custom designs – Strict compliance with Microsoft PQOAL (Production-Quality OEM Adaptation Layer) and PQD (Production Quality Device) specifications ensure BSPs from Adeneo Embedded are a very cost-effective way to develop custom solutions on the NXP LPC3250 architecture for Windows Embedded Compact 7 with minimal redesign. Only the portions of the BSPs handling board features need review, and all code linked to the core CPU are reusable without modifications. 

Strong reliability to ensure the best quality  – Adeneo Embedded BSPs are qualified using the Windows Embedded Compact 7 official test kit and have been designed to take full advantage of the advanced features of the NXP LPC3250 such as communication, graphical and audio performances. 

The Adeneo Embedded strength in reference BSP development and deep expertise in the advanced features of Windows Embedded Compact 7, such as the Silverlight for Windows Embedded user interface framework, enables a complete range of services, including training, support and application development. Device OEMs can benefit from timely access to new technologies and the expertise of the Adeneo Embedded engineering teams located in Europe and North America to secure designs in the best time to market. 

About Adeneo Embedded

Adeneo Embedded provides system integration, design, support and training services to companies seeking world-class expertise in embedded solutions using high-performance architectures. For over 10 years, Adeneo Embedded has helped clients, in all stages of development; create profitable, feature-rich products that incorporate software and hardware solutions based on Windows Embedded, or Windows Mobile operating systems. Close working partnerships with industry-leading silicon and software vendors allow Adeneo Embedded to apply its experience to a wide range of embedded solutions for the automotive, industrial, medical,  multi-media, navigation,  networking, mobile and wireless markets. Adeneo Embedded has a global sales and support network backed by engineering offices in North America and Europe.