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Express Logic Initiates FIPS 140-2 Certification Effort for the X-Ware IoT Platform® Crypto Library

San Diego, CA, November 27, 2018  — Express Logic, provider of the comprehensive X-Ware IoT Platform® powered by the industry-leading and widely deployed ThreadX® RTOS, has partnered with one of the world’s leading security labs Read More → "Express Logic Initiates FIPS 140-2 Certification Effort for the X-Ware IoT Platform® Crypto Library"

The Linux Foundation and RISC-V Foundation Announce Joint Collaboration to Enable a New Era of Open Architecture

SAN FRANCISCO and BERKELEY, CA – Nov. 27, 2018 –The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, and the RISC-V Foundation, a non-profit corporation controlled by its members to drive the adoption and implementation of the free and open RISC-V instruction … Read More → "The Linux Foundation and RISC-V Foundation Announce Joint Collaboration to Enable a New Era of Open Architecture"

*** By popular demand *** Buyout licensing for Embedded Studio ***

Monheim, Germany – November 28th, 2018

It only takes 2 minutes to install: With unlimited evaluation and the freedom to use the software at no cost for non-commercial purposes, SEGGER has always made it easy to use Embedded Studio. In addition to this and by popular demand from developers in larger corporations, SEGGER introduces a buyout licensing option that makes things even easier. The new buyout option allows usage by an unlimited number of users, without copy protection, making it very easy to install and use the software anywhere: In the office, on the road, at customer’s site or … Read More → "*** By popular demand *** Buyout licensing for Embedded Studio ***"

STMicroelectronics Updates STM32CubeMX MCU Configurator with Multi-Panel GUI for Improved Developer Experience

Geneva, November 21, 2018 — Setting up STM32* microcontroller (MCU) projects is more intuitive and efficient using STMicroelectronics’ latest release of the STM32CubeMX configuration tool. With its modern multi-panel GUI that lets users visualize and do more without changing screen view,Read More → "STMicroelectronics Updates STM32CubeMX MCU Configurator with Multi-Panel GUI for Improved Developer Experience"

3U VPX System with High-Performance Processor and Four Peripheral Slots

Concurrent Technologies launches SY TR2/525, a 3U VPX™ development system complete with an 8 or 12-core computing board that has a direct PCI Express® link to four slots for additional peripheral boards.  The system is suitable for those applications that require a computer board closely coupled to FPGA and/or GPU boards with dedicated communication pipes capable of 3.9GB/s bandwidth.  Alternatively, SY TR2/525 is a cost-effective solution for applications which require a computer board and up to four I/O boards as it removes the need for a PCI Express fabric switch board.  A rear transition module with two 10 … Read More → "3U VPX System with High-Performance Processor and Four Peripheral Slots"

IAR Systems expands support for Arm DesignStart with high performance tools for Arm Cortex-A5

Uppsala, Sweden—November 26, 2018—IAR Systems®, the future-proof supplier of software tools and services for embedded development, expands its presence in the Arm® DesignStart™ community with added support for the Arm Cortex®-A5 CPU. System on Chip (SoC) designers now have the option to use the powerful development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for SoC development using DesignStart Cortex-M and Cortex-A processors, making development faster and more reliable.

The Read More → "IAR Systems expands support for Arm DesignStart with high performance tools for Arm Cortex-A5"

Galvanic Isolated High-Side Smart Power Switch with SPI from STMicroelectronics Stands Out with Rich Diagnostic, Safety, and Protection Features

Geneva, November 26, 2018 — The STMicroelectronics ISO8200AQ galvanic isolated octal high-side smart power switch enhances diagnostics and system management by providing a 20 MHz SPI port allowing both per-channel over-temperature … Read More → "Galvanic Isolated High-Side Smart Power Switch with SPI from STMicroelectronics Stands Out with Rich Diagnostic, Safety, and Protection Features"

Infineon’s SECORA™ Pay W turns fashion wearables into payment devices – first implementations by leading fintechs

Munich, Germany – 26 November 2018 – It was never easier to integrate secured payment functionality into fashion accessories: Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), the global leader for smart card payments, now provides EMV*-based payment solutions for key chains, rings, wristbands or bracelets to name a few. The new SECORA™ Pay W for Smart Payment Accessories (SPA) combines an EMV chip with the card operating system, payment applet as well as the antenna directly on tape. As a turnkey solution it allows card vendors, device manufacturers, financial institutions or event organizers to quickly and cost-efficiently introduce fashion accessories for payment … Read More → "Infineon’s SECORA™ Pay W turns fashion wearables into payment devices – first implementations by leading fintechs"

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