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Cadence Expands Online Tool Access for ARM DesignStart Customers to Accelerate SoC Design Delivery

Customers can utilize Cadence Hosted Design Solutions to begin development of mixed-signal IoT SoCs

June 21, 2017

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 20, 2017—Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced expanded support for the enhanced ARM® DesignStart™ program, including the newly added ARM Cortex®-M3 processor and the ARM CoreLink™ SDK-100 System Design Kit, which includes the fully verified CoreLink SSE-050 subsystem, enabling engineers to further accelerate the delivery of mixed-signal internet of things (IoT) designs. The Cadence® Hosted Design Solutions (HDS) design environment provides secure servers, storage, and EDA software accessible from anywhere in the world, incorporating Cadence mixed-signal solutions that have been optimized for use with Cortex-M series processors.

To simplify the customer … Read More → "Cadence Expands Online Tool Access for ARM DesignStart Customers to Accelerate SoC Design Delivery"

Premier Farnell makes BBC micro:bit coding device available to buy from Newark element14 and MCM Electronics

Small coding device aims to inspire the younger generation to learn to code

June 21, 2017

Chicago, 20th June 2017, Premier Farnell, the Development Distributor, has made the BBC Micro:bit available to buy in North America through Newark element14 and MCM Electronics.

The micro:bit was originally launched in the UK in March 2016 following an educational programme led by the BBC, in partnership with a group of technology partners including ARM, Microsoft and Premier Farnell. The programme included the gifting of one million micro:bits to support digital learning in schools. Premier Farnell are the exclusive manufacturer of the micro:bit and distribute the device through Farnell element14, CPC and a network of … Read More → "Premier Farnell makes BBC micro:bit coding device available to buy from Newark element14 and MCM Electronics"

IAR Systems supports ARM DesignStart Program with highly optimizing and reliable development tools

IAR Embedded Workbench is now available for ARM DesignStart users, extending the choice of professional software development tools available to SoC designers and developers

June 21, 2017

Uppsala, Sweden—June 21, 2017—IAR Systems®, the future-proof supplier of software tools and services for embedded development, announces that the company will partner with ARM on the newly enhanced ARM® DesignStart™ program. 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 processors, making development faster and more reliable.

The enhanced ARM DesignStart program enables the creation of custom SoCs using the ARM Cortex-M0 and Cortex-M3 processors with no upfront license fee, and provides a verified subsystem for a wide range of applications, … Read More → "IAR Systems supports ARM DesignStart Program with highly optimizing and reliable development tools"

Cadence Custom/Analog and Full-Flow Digital and Signoff Tools Enabled for GLOBALFOUNDRIES 7LP Process Node

Reference flow available for early customer engagement

June 20, 2017

DESIGN AUTOMATION CONFERENCE, AUSTIN, Texas, June 20, 2017—Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced that its custom/analog and full-flow digital and signoff tools are now enabled for v0.5 of the GLOBALFOUNDRIES 7nm Leading-Performance (7LP) FinFET semiconductor technology. The 7LP process node is expected to deliver 40 percent better performance and twice the area scaling than the previous 14nm FinFET technology.

GF has enabled the Cadence® implementation tools and reference flow for the 7LP platform, providing high-volume customers with the ability to create reliable, advanced-node chips for the high-performance compute (HPC), server/datacenter, premium mobility AP, machine learning … Read More → "Cadence Custom/Analog and Full-Flow Digital and Signoff Tools Enabled for GLOBALFOUNDRIES 7LP Process Node"

72V Fixed-Ratio DC/DC Controller Eliminates Power Inductor & Delivers 500W in Non-Isolated Intermediate Bus Converter Applications

June 20, 2017

MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA – June 20, 2017 – Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC7820, a high power fixed ratio charge pump DC/DC controller that eliminates the power inductor in a non-isolated intermediate bus converter, allowing up to a 50% reduction in circuit size and up to 4000W/in³ power density. The LTC7820 drives external MOSFETs in voltage divider, doubler or inverter configurations with an efficiency of up to 99%. Its open loop fixed duty is ideal for non-isolated intermediate bus applications in power distribution, datacom, telecom, high-end computing and industrial systems.

The LTC7820 operates over … Read More → "72V Fixed-Ratio DC/DC Controller Eliminates Power Inductor & Delivers 500W in Non-Isolated Intermediate Bus Converter Applications"

Synopsys and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Collaborate to Deliver Design Platform and IP Enablement for 7-nm FinFET Process

Enablement Includes Industry-Leading IC Compiler II P&R Solution and DesignWare Embedded Memory IP

June 20, 2017

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Synopsys Design Platform supports advances in GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ 7-nm low-power technology and Self-Aligned Double Patterning (SADP)

IC Compiler II enhancements include router advancements tuned to realize power-performance benefits of the 7-nm process

Familiar flow steps enhanced to meet new 7-nm requirements and implemented on design example including high performance memories

High-speed, high-density, ultra-density DesignWare Memory Compilers and HPC Design Kits deliver superior performance, power and area

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced the enablement of the Synopsys Design Platform and DesignWare® Embedded … Read More → "Synopsys and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Collaborate to Deliver Design Platform and IP Enablement for 7-nm FinFET Process"

Honeywell Introduces New Evaluation Kits to Help Engineers Simplify Pressure Sensor Testing Process

Expedites testing to help customers improve product development times and minimize costs associated with evaluating Honeywell’s sensors

June 20, 2017

Honeywell announced a new cost-effective method for customers to test the capabilities of its sensors, allowing for faster and more efficient component decisions and a speedier product development process.

With the new sensor evaluation kits, engineers can perform a thorough evaluation of Honeywell’s TruStability™ pressure sensor series without needing to develop additional software code or spin a new printed circuit board. This helps them make more informed decisions during product development.
The kits allow for easier demonstrating and evaluating Honeywell’s TruStability RSC series as well as the digital output versions of the HSC series … Read More → "Honeywell Introduces New Evaluation Kits to Help Engineers Simplify Pressure Sensor Testing Process"

750mA, 42VIN Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 93% Efficiency at 2MHz from a 2mm x 2mm DFN Package

June 19, 2017

MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA – June 19, 2017 – Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT8607, a 750mA, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. A unique synchronous rectification topology delivers 93% efficiency while switching at 2MHz, enabling designers to avoid critical noise-sensitive frequency bands, such as AM radio while using a very compact solution footprint. Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under 3µA in no-load standby conditions, ideal for always-on systems. The device’s 3.0V to 42V input voltage range is well suited for automotive applications that must regulate through cold-crank and stop-start scenarios with minimum input voltages as … Read More → "750mA, 42VIN Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 93% Efficiency at 2MHz from a 2mm x 2mm DFN Package"

ANSYS And Synopsys To Partner In Accelerating Robust Design Optimization For Next Generation High-Performance Computing, Mobile And Automotive Products

Exclusive Product Integration To Combine Power And Reliability Signoff Solution With Physical Implementation Solution For In-Design Analysis To Spur Future Smart Product Development

June 19, 2017

PITTSBURGH and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) and Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) will enable customers to accelerate the next generation of high-performance computing, mobile and automotive products thanks to a new partnership that will tightly integrate ANSYS’ power integrity and reliability signoff technologies with Synopsys’ physical implementation solution for in-design usage.

Developers of innovative, cost-effective and reliable smart products need to quickly optimize, validate and signoff their designs. While designers have been using ANSYS and Synopsys tools in combination for years, the integrated solution will enable mutual customers to apply power integrity and reliability signoff … Read More → "ANSYS And Synopsys To Partner In Accelerating Robust Design Optimization For Next Generation High-Performance Computing, Mobile And Automotive Products"

UltraSoC announces industry’s first processor trace support for RISC-V

June 19, 2017

AUSTIN, TX, USA, 19th June 2017

UltraSoC, the leading developer of embedded analytics technology, today announced that it has developed processor trace support for products based on the open source RISC-V architecture. The company has developed a specification for processor trace that will be offered for adoption by the RISC-V Foundation as part of the open source specification. In addition, UltraSoC today becomes the first ecosystem participant to offer an implementation of this functionality.

Five core vendors have already announced their support for the new trace specification, which is a key function for software developers using … Read More → "UltraSoC announces industry’s first processor trace support for RISC-V"

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