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Mentor Ushers in New Era of C++ Verification Signoff with New Catapult Tools and Solutions

June 9, 2017

New Catapult DesignChecks tool finds bugs early in C++/SystemC HLS code requiring no testbench – saving designers days or weeks of debugging.
New Catapult Coverage provides synthesis-aware RTL-like coverage metrics of C++/SystemC HLS code – for fast, easy coverage closure from C to RTL.
New C to RTL Equivalence SLEC HLS tool formally verifies Catapult HLS C++/SystemC source to synthesized RTL – providing ultimate verification confidence from C to RTL.
Catapult HLS now generates a complete UVM environment for synthesized RTL – saving weeks/months in RTL testbench creation for blocks and SoC.</ … Read More → "Mentor Ushers in New Era of C++ Verification Signoff with New Catapult Tools and Solutions"

Imec Achieves Record-Low Source/Drain Contact Resistivity for PMOS Transistors

June 9, 2017

KYOTO (Japan) – June 08, 2017 – At this week’s 2017 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits, imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nano-electronics and digital technology, reported record breaking values below 10^-9 Ohm.cm² for PMOS source/drain contact resistivity. These results were obtained through shallow Gallium implantation on p-SiliconGermanium (p-SiGe) source/drain contacts with subsequent pulsed nanosecond laser anneal.

In future N7/N5 nodes, the source/drain contact area of the transistors becomes so small that the contact resistance threatens to become the dominating parasitic factor, … Read More → "Imec Achieves Record-Low Source/Drain Contact Resistivity for PMOS Transistors"

Renesas Electronics Achieves Industry’s Lowest Standby Power of 13.7 nW/Mbit and 1.84 ns High-Speed Readout with New Embedded SRAM that Implements New Circuit Technology with SOTB Structure

Prototyped Low-Power Embedded SRAM that Realizes Battery-Free Operation and Extended Battery Lifetimes for IoT, Home Electronics, and Healthcare Applications

June 9, 2017

Düsseldorf, June 8, 2017 – Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the successful development of a new low-power SRAM circuit technology that can be embedded in application specific standard products (ASSPs) for Internet of Things (IoT), home electronics, and healthcare … Read More →

Telit Unveils Industry’s First 450 Mbps LTE-Advanced Automotive-Grade Module

LE940A9 LTE Cat 9 nested form factor family of secure, automotive-grade smart modules deliver wired broadband-like speed to power next generation connected car platforms

June 9, 2017

London, June 7, 2017 – Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), today introduced the LE940A9 smart module, the industry’s first automotive-grade module to support LTE Advanced Category 9 (Cat 9) networks. The series offers three multi-band, multi-mode variants, including Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE), and is optimized for automobile manufacturers to deploy next generation connected car technology in top world markets.

The LE940A9, the latest addition Telit’s popular xE940 family of automotive-grade modules, delivers 450 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload speeds with extremely low latency and advanced security, enabling the next wave of automobile industry’s applications and … Read More → "Telit Unveils Industry’s First 450 Mbps LTE-Advanced Automotive-Grade Module"

150V Fast High Side Protected N-Channel MOSFET Driver Provides 100% Duty Cycle Capability

June 9, 2017

MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA – June 7, 2017 – Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC7000/-1, a high speed, high side N-channel MOSFET driver that operates up to a 150V supply voltage. Its internal charge pump fully enhances an external N-channel MOSFET switch, allowing it to remain on indefinitely. The LTC7000/-1’s powerful 1Ω gate driver can drive large gate capacitance MOSFETs with very short transition times, ideal for both high frequency switching and static switch applications.

The LTC7000/-1 operates over a 3.5V to 135V, 150VPK input supply range with a 3.5V to 15V … Read More → "150V Fast High Side Protected N-Channel MOSFET Driver Provides 100% Duty Cycle Capability"

Microsemi Enhances TimeProvider 5000 PTP Grandmaster Clock to Support IPv6 Protocol and Multi-GNSS Constellation, Ensuring Better Reception and Higher Security in Telecommunications

With More Than 350 Network Deployments Worldwide, Solution is Upgraded to Support Ongoing Market Growth

June 8, 2017

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the hardware on its TimeProvider® 5000 IEEE™ 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) grandmaster clock has been updated to support Internet Protocol … Read More → "Microsemi Enhances TimeProvider 5000 PTP Grandmaster Clock to Support IPv6 Protocol and Multi-GNSS Constellation, Ensuring Better Reception and Higher Security in Telecommunications"

IAR Systems launches functional safety tools for Renesas automotive RH850 MCUs

The functional safety edition of IAR Embedded Workbench for Renesas’ RH850 Family is certified according to IEC 61508, ISO 26262 and EN 50128, delivering qualified tools, simplified validation and guaranteed support through the product life cycle

June 8, 2017

Uppsala, Sweden—June 8, 2017—IAR Systems® is proud to announce an extension of its tools offering for safety-related software development with the launch of a functional safety edition for IAR Embedded Workbench® for Renesas Electronics’ RH850 Family of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs). The functional safety edition is certified by TÜV SÜD according to the requirements of IEC 61508, the international umbrella standard for functional safety, as well as ISO 26262, which is used for automotive safety-related systems, and the European railway standard EN 50128.

Functional safety is one of the most important features in embedded systems today, especially within the … Read More → "IAR Systems launches functional safety tools for Renesas automotive RH850 MCUs"

Data Memory Systems Excited About the Future of Computer Memory As ‘World’s Largest’ Single Memory Computer is Unveiled

June 8, 2017

Data Memory Systems, one of the US’ leading suppliers of computer memory and accessories, has revealed its excitement about the future of the computing, in the wake of HPE’s 160TB of memory computer.

The device, which runs on a Linux-based operating system, takes a different approach and prioritizes memory over processing power to pack a larger punch. Spread across 40 physical notes, the 160TB of shared memory will meet the needs of the developing world. And the team at DMS couldn’t be happier.

Speaking about how the developing world needs access to greater storage … Read More → "Data Memory Systems Excited About the Future of Computer Memory As ‘World’s Largest’ Single Memory Computer is Unveiled"

Telit Achieves AT&T Certification of 300 Mbps LTE-Advanced Automotive-Grade Module

LE940B6 premieres a new nested form factor for secure, automotive-grade smart modules to power connected car platforms

June 8, 2017

London, Detroit, Mich., June 8, 2017 – Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that the LE940B6-NA LTE Cat 6 module has received AT&T* certification for use on the carrier’s North American LTE wireless networks. The smart module is the first of its class of 300 Mbps Cat 6 automotive-grade solutions certified by AT&T.

With advanced security features, the LE940B6 aligns with automakers’ vehicle roadmaps which include requirements for secure, high-speed mobile data that support next generation applications such as advanced diagnostics, infotainment and remote software updates.

“The automotive industry … Read More → "Telit Achieves AT&T Certification of 300 Mbps LTE-Advanced Automotive-Grade Module"

Synopsys Expands embARC Initiative to Include Additional ARC Processors and Open Source Projects to Accelerate Development of Embedded Systems

Online Access to Comprehensive Suite of Free and Open Source Software and Tools Provides One-Stop Shop for Software Developers Programming ARC Processor-based Devices

June 8, 2017

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Comprehensive suite of free and open source software and tools for ARC processors cataloged and accessible from embARC.org provides developers with access to drivers, middleware and open source operating systems including FreeRTOS, Zephyr Project and Linux
New release of the embARC Open Software Platform adds support for the latest ARC SEM and ARC HS processors, and an OpenThread protocol implementation for the development of digital home applications
New support for ARC Software Development Platforms as well as expanded support for the ARC EM Starter Kit enables … Read More → "Synopsys Expands embARC Initiative to Include Additional ARC Processors and Open Source Projects to Accelerate Development of Embedded Systems"

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