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Adaptive FPGA-based video processing platform developed for Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, UK

April 12, 2017

Newport, Isle of Wight, UK – 12 April 2017 – UK MOD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has contracted a team, led by Plextek Services Limited and including RFEL Limited and 4Sight Imaging limited to tackle the problem of performing rapid evaluations of real-time image processing functions and to simultaneously demonstrate the latest adaptive capabilities that modern FPGA-based system-on-chip architectures can deliver to defence and security surveillance applications, all within a minimised size, weight and power footprint.

DSTL can use this platform to solve complex defence vision and … Read More → "Adaptive FPGA-based video processing platform developed for Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, UK"

Mentor Announces Availability of Qualified Reference Flow to Help Designers Achieve Success with Samsung 14LPP Process Technology

April 12, 2017

Mentor releases qualified reference flow for Samsung 14LPP process technology
Complete suite of tools and flows covers design implementation, verification and test.

Mentor, a Siemens business, today announced the availability of a qualified reference flow comprising a wide range of design implementation, verification, and test tools and flows optimized for Samsung Electronics’ 14LPP (Low Power Plus) process technology. The announcement includes the Read More → "Mentor Announces Availability of Qualified Reference Flow to Help Designers Achieve Success with Samsung 14LPP Process Technology"

Microsemi Announces Libero SoC v11.8 Software Providing FPGA Designers Mixed Language Simulation and Best-in-Class Debugging Capabilities

Company Also Announces Free Evaluation License to Evaluate its FPGAs and SoCs

April 11, 2017

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the release of its latest version of Libero® system-on-chip (SoC) software, version 11.8, a comprehensive suite of field programmable gate array (FPGA) design tools. In addition to the new software release, which includes significant enhancements such as … Read More → "Microsemi Announces Libero SoC v11.8 Software Providing FPGA Designers Mixed Language Simulation and Best-in-Class Debugging Capabilities"

Metal film resistors from TT Electronics are ideal for harsh environments

April 11, 2017

Woking, UK, 10 April 2017 – TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, today launched the WRM-HP range of precision metal film MELF resistors with AEC-Q200 qualification. Providing a combination of high precision and tolerance to surge conditions, the resistors are ideal for measuring supply line voltage levels in energy metering and power condition monitoring.

The resistors complement TT Electronics’ existing WRM series, adding high power versions of the larger two sizes. Their AEC-Q200 qualification makes them an ideal choice for reliable performance in harsh environment applications such as those found in … Read More → "Metal film resistors from TT Electronics are ideal for harsh environments"

Artesyn Extends ControlSafe™ SIL4 COTS Rail Computing Platform to Onboard Applications

April 11, 2017

Washington D.C. [11 April, 2017] — At the SafeRail Congress today, Artesyn Embedded Technologies has unveiled the latest in its portfolio of SIL4 COTS computing systems for rail safety applications, the ControlSafe™ Carborne Platform. Designed for onboard applications such as automatic train protection (ATP), automatic train operation (ATO), and positive train control (PTC), the new platform can also be … Read More → "Artesyn Extends ControlSafe™ SIL4 COTS Rail Computing Platform to Onboard Applications"

IEEE 1800.2™ for UVM Approved as an IEEE Standard

April 11, 2017

Elk Grove, Calif., April 11, 2017 — Accellera Systems Initiative (Accellera), the electronics industry organization focused on the creation and adoption of electronic design automation (EDA) and intellectual property (IP) standards, announced today that IEEE 1800.2™ Standard for Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) has been approved by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA). The standard will be available for download later this spring at no charge under the Accellera-sponsored Read More → "IEEE 1800.2™ for UVM Approved as an IEEE Standard"

eSOL Launches eMBP Model-Based Parallelizer

April 11, 2017

Tokyo, Japan. April 11, 2017 ?eSOL, a leading developer of real-time embedded software solutions, today announced the release of its eMBP model-based parallelizer that supports the development of software for multi- and many-core hardware. Using models designed on the SimulinkR model design tool from MathWorksR as its input, eMBP automatically generates parallel code with higher reliability and execution efficiency that accurately reflects design intentions. Because it allows to utilize models with a higher level of abstraction than the C source code used by existing parallelization tools, it helps … Read More → "eSOL Launches eMBP Model-Based Parallelizer"

Solido Launches Machine Learning (ML) Characterization Suite

April 11, 2017

San Jose, CA – April 6, 2017 – Solido Design Automation, a leading provider of variation-aware design and characterization software, today announced the immediate release of its Machine Learning (ML) Characterization Suite. This new product uses machine learning to significantly reduce standard cell, memory, and I/O characterization time, helping semiconductor designers meet aggressive production schedules.

Growth in quickly advancing semiconductor segments, including high performance computing, automotive, mobile, and Internet of Things (IoT), is driving chip complexity with the need to move to more advanced designs. Standard cell, memory, and … Read More → "Solido Launches Machine Learning (ML) Characterization Suite"

Renesas Electronics Unveils the Renesas Autonomy™, Open, Innovative and Trusted Platform to Further Extend its Commitment to ADAS and Automated Driving

April 11, 2017

Delivers Total End-to End Solution that Scales from Cloud to Sensing and Vehicle Control
The First Rollout of Renesas Autonomy Product, the R-Car V3M System-On-Chip, Provides Cutting Edge Capabilities for Smart Cameras Targeting NCAP Regulations

Dusseldorf, April 11, 2017 – Renesas Electronics, … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Unveils the Renesas Autonomy™, Open, Innovative and Trusted Platform to Further Extend its Commitment to ADAS and Automated Driving"

Frontier Silicon launches miniaturised DAB+ module

April 10, 2017

London, 10th April 2017 — Frontier Silicon, the leading provider of digital radio solutions, announces the launch of Siena, its smallest-ever module for DAB+ radios.

The Siena module measures 21 x 21 mm and is a low power, cost-optimised solution designed for both entry-level price point DAB+ radios, and consumer audio devices which offer DAB radio as one of several functions. Read More → "Frontier Silicon launches miniaturised DAB+ module"