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Green Hills Software Announces Support for Multicore ARM Processors with Its Field-Proven INTEGRITY-178 tuMP High-Assurance Multi-Level-Secure Real-Time Operating System

SANTA BARBARA, CA — April 9, 2014 — Green Hills Software, the proven worldwide leader in FAA/EASA and NSA-certified high-assurance operating systems, today announced the availability of its INTEGRITY-178 tuMP™ real-time operating system (RTOS) for ARM®-based processors. Green Hills Software partner Richland Technologies also announces the industry’s first Open Standard Reconfigurable and Certifiable Computing Architecture (ORCCA) avionics computer based on an ARM multicore processor and INTEGRITY-178 tuMP.

The INTEGRITY-178 tuMP (time-variant unified multiprocessing) RTOS is intended for safety-critical and security-critical systems that are … Read More → "Green Hills Software Announces Support for Multicore ARM Processors with Its Field-Proven INTEGRITY-178 tuMP High-Assurance Multi-Level-Secure Real-Time Operating System"

First Compliance Testing for Automotive Ethernet & Protocols

Munich (Germany) April 9, 2014 – RUETZ SYSTEM SOLUTIONS has become the first test house successfully accredited for test scopes for automotive Ethernet and Protocols through the German accreditation body DaaKs (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH, Berlin). In their own compliance laboratory, the experts in automotive data communication now perform test scopes for automotive Ethernet and Protocols according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025. “Our experience as the compliance test house for control units based on the MOST standard provides the basis for our reliable test implementation for automotive Ethernet,” explained Wolfgang … Read More → "First Compliance Testing for Automotive Ethernet & Protocols"

Vincotech Rolls Out Ultra Compact, Highly Efficient Three-Level Power Module

Munich/Germany, April 9, 2014 – Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has unveiled the new flow3xMNPC 1 modules featuring three mixed-voltage NPCs in a single flow 1 housing. Developed for 1200 V solar three-phase inverter applications, they enable engineers to design compact, space-saving inverters with excellent efficiency ratings. The flow3xMNPC 1 module performs remarkably well, achieving around 98.7% efficiency in typical 16-kHz solar applications.  

Measuring 82 mm by 38 mm and 12 or 17 mm in height, these modules support three phases in one flow 1 housing. … Read More → "Vincotech Rolls Out Ultra Compact, Highly Efficient Three-Level Power Module"

Kionix introduces ARM-based Sensor Hub with embedded accelerometer, includes library of advanced motion processing and context awareness software

Ithaca, NY, USA – March 31, 2014 – Kionix, Inc., a leading supplier of MEMS inertial sensors and software solutions, today announced a new integrated sensor hub device, the KX23H,  combining a high-performance, very low power 3-axis accelerometer with a 32-bit ARM Cortex™-M0 microcontroller in a … Read More → "Kionix introduces ARM-based Sensor Hub with embedded accelerometer, includes library of advanced motion processing and context awareness software"

Innovasic Certifies RapID Platform for PROFINET IRT

Hannover Fair, April 2014 – Within a one month of announcing the newest version of its RapID Platform Network Interface for PROFINET RT and IRT connectivity, Innovasic has certified the solution for both Class B and Class C.  It is possible to design in PROFINET with the RapID Platform now and take advantage of seamless support for version v2.3.  Innovasic’s solution allows users to certify their design to v2.3 as soon as certification is available through any of the PI Test Labs.

The PROFINET IRT Network Interface is delivered as a module or embedded design containing everything needed … Read More → "Innovasic Certifies RapID Platform for PROFINET IRT"

Eurotech Everyware Software Framework (ESF) Overlay to Intel Internet of Things (IoT) Software Stack

Columbia, MD – April 2, 2014 – Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products and systems, today announces it has completed validation of the Everyware Software Framework (ESF) for the Intel® Gateway Solutions for Internet of Things (IoT). Eurotech’s ESF creates a Java-based IoT software stack for enterprises choosing that development environment.

Waterous, the global leading fire pump and water delivery manufacturer, recognizes the value of connecting smart distributed devices to run fire-fighting systems most effectively.

“Eurotech’s hardware and software build upon Intel technology to create the … Read More → "Eurotech Everyware Software Framework (ESF) Overlay to Intel Internet of Things (IoT) Software Stack"

QuickLogic Announces Sensor Hub IDE and Development Board for Rapid Customization

  • Allows software, sensor and sensor algorithm engineers to customize functionality of QuickLogic’s ArcticLink 3 S1 sensor hub.
  • Complete Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Development Board supports algorithm development through real-time board level debug for quicker time-to-market.

QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), the innovator in low-power Customer Specific Standard Products (CSSPs), today announced the immediate availability of its IDE and Development Board for customizing its ultra-low power sensor hub and making always-on context awareness a reality. Specifically tailored for engineers familiar with sensor algorithms and … Read More → "QuickLogic Announces Sensor Hub IDE and Development Board for Rapid Customization"

Nallatech Delivers OpenCL Integrated Platforms for FPGA Accelerated Computing

CAMARILLO, Calif., – April 7, 2014 – Nallatech, a leading supplier of high-performance FPGA solutions, today announced delivery of its OpenCL integrated platforms for FPGA accelerated computing. Customers can choose from leading vendors’ servers and blades bundled with a Nallatech FPGA accelerator card, OpenCL software development kit from Altera, FPGA board support package, and design tools. These integrated platforms enable the growing adoption of OpenCL and energy-efficient FPGA accelerators by dramatically simplifying evaluation and production ramp up.

Nallatech’s accelerator cards are available pre-integrated in server and blade platforms from leading vendors including IBM. The bundled solution can be ordered under … Read More → "Nallatech Delivers OpenCL Integrated Platforms for FPGA Accelerated Computing"

Nordic Semiconductor launches reference design for Bluetooth Smart beacons

Oslo, Norway – April 8, 2014 – Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today announces the release of a reference design for Bluetooth® Smart beacons based on Nordic’s multiple award-winning and class-leading nRF51822 multiprotocol Bluetooth Smart and proprietary 2.4GHz System-on-Chip (SoC). Bluetooth Smart beacons are low-cost, low-power Bluetooth low energy wireless transmitters that can advertise their location to Bluetooth Smart Ready smartphones in close proximity.

The nRF51822 Beacon Kit allows developers and engineers to develop their own beacon applications using Apple’s iBeacon™ standards, or … Read More → "Nordic Semiconductor launches reference design for Bluetooth Smart beacons"

Semtech LoRa™ Platform Selected by KERLINK For First Internet of Things Long-Range Gateway

CAMARILLO, Calif., April 08, 2014 — Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, todayannounced its LoRa™ long-range RF technology, has been chosen by KERLINK M2M Technologies, a Rennes, France-based supplier of machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, for its new Long Range IoT Station.

KERLINK selected the Semtech LoRa technology for the Long Range IoT Station, which allows companies to build their own Internet of Things (IoT) network to monitor equipment or sensors. The Long Range IoT Station is designed to be used to create a private IoT and provide bi-directional communication with thousands of sensors, … Read More → "Semtech LoRa™ Platform Selected by KERLINK For First Internet of Things Long-Range Gateway"

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