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Coventor Adds Process Optimization Features to SEMulator3D 8.0

New Features Enable SEMulator3D 8.0 to Address Both Process Modeling and Device Analysis for Better Insight into Advanced Semiconductor Technology Development
August 5, 2019

Fremont, CA—JULY 8, 2019 – Coventor, a Lam Research Company, the leading supplier of process modeling and simulation for semiconductor devices and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), today announced the availability of SEMulator3D® 8.0 – the newest version of its semiconductor virtual fabrication platform. With added features, performance improvements, and a new Process Window Optimization capability, SEMulator3D 8.0 addresses both process and device simulation while lowering the barriers to advanced semiconductor technology development. The new Process Window Optimization (PWO) feature performs process window optimization without … Read More → "Coventor Adds Process Optimization Features to SEMulator3D 8.0"

Marvell Unveils Industry’s Lowest Power PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD Controllers

Offers unparalleled performance-power benefits for emerging edge computing and cloud data center applications
August 5, 2019

Santa Clara, California (August 1, 2019) – Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL) today released the industry’s lowest power PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ solid-state drive (SSD) controller portfolio.  Marvell’s newest SSD controllers are designed to meet the need for lower power and higher performance in next-generation data centers and edge devices as artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G gain momentum.  This breakthrough technology delivers unparalleled performance in an ultra-compact footprint, leveraging the company’s complex system-on-chip (SoC) design expertise and groundbreaking storage IP to help data center, notebook, tablet, gaming and edge computing platform architects advance their solutions for the highly distributed data era.

< … Read More → "Marvell Unveils Industry’s Lowest Power PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD Controllers"

Proven Linux OS Expanded to Aitech’s Multi-core Remote I/O Subsystem

PowerPC-based Ai-RIO adds cost-effective open source OS to available SDK options
August 2, 2019

Technology Highlights

  • Linux-based operating system (OS) support in new software development kit (SDK)
  • Intelligent remote I/O interface unit with dual-core PowerPC
  • Modular design enables exceptional design flexibility
  • High-performance, low-power processing with reduced engineering costs

Chatsworth, Calif. July 2019 – Aitech Defense Systems, Inc., a part of the Aitech Group, has ported the cost-effective, Read More → "Proven Linux OS Expanded to Aitech’s Multi-core Remote I/O Subsystem"

Renesas Electronics Introduces Ultra-Small RX651 32-Bit Microcontrollers for IoT Connectivity Modules and Space-Constrained Edge Devices

Tiny 64-Pin Packages Reduce PCB Footprint up to 59% for Devices Requiring High Performance, Lots of Functions in Limited Space
August 2, 2019

TOKYO, Japan, July 30, 2019 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced four new RX651 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) supplied in ultra-small 64-pin BGA and LQFP packages. The new lineup expands Renesas’ popular RX651 MCU Group with a 64-pin (4.5mm x 4.5mm) BGA package that reduces footprint … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Introduces Ultra-Small RX651 32-Bit Microcontrollers for IoT Connectivity Modules and Space-Constrained Edge Devices"

Accellera Announces Public Source Code Repository

SystemC Reference Implementation to be first publicly available sources in GitHub
August 2, 2019

Elk Grove, Calif., July 31, 2019 — 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 the establishment of a public repository for supplemental material related to its standards.

“We have seen a great deal of interest from developers that would like access to our open source reference implementations directly from a code repository so that they can create their own fork for easy adaptation to their specific projects,” stated Martin Barnasconi, Accellera Technical Committee Chair.  “The public repository … Read More → "Accellera Announces Public Source Code Repository"

Memblaze to Debut New Ultra-Low Latency NVMe SSD Solution at Flash Memory Summit

PBlaze5 X26 Adds XL-FLASH’s Ultra-Low Latency, High QoS Advantages, Provides Fast, Stable Performance Across Enterprise
August 2, 2019

BEIJING, CHINA –– August 1, 2019 –– Memblaze will showcase its new ultra-low latency NVMe SSD storage solution based on Toshiba’s XL-FLASH technology and its Enhanced Namespace Management technology in Flash Memory Summit Booth #614 August 6-8 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, Calif.

“Based on Memblaze’s core flash memory technology, PBlaze5 X26 brings advantages of XL-FLASH’s ultra-low latency, high QoS and provides … Read More → "Memblaze to Debut New Ultra-Low Latency NVMe SSD Solution at Flash Memory Summit"

VadaTech Announces 1U Open VPX Rackmount Chassis with Two 3U Payload Slots and RTM Support

August 2, 2019

Henderson, NV – July 31, 2019 – VadaTech, a leading manufacturer of integrated systems, embedded boards, enabling software and application-ready platforms, announces the VTX955. The VTX955 is a 1U Open VPX chassis with two 3U VPX payload slots. It can accept 0.8-inch, 0.85-inch and 1.0-inch pitch modules and is ideal for commercial deployment. … Read More → "VadaTech Announces 1U Open VPX Rackmount Chassis with Two 3U Payload Slots and RTM Support"

The Industrial Internet Consortium Publishes Advice for Managing and Assessing Trustworthiness for IIoT in Practice

Whitepaper provides practical guidance for trustworthiness including definitions, examples and best practices
August 1, 2019

NEEDHAM, MA – JULY 29, 2019 – The Industrial Internet Consortium® (IIC™) today announced the publication of the Managing and Assessing Trustworthiness for IIoT in Practice white paper. The paper serves as an introductory guide to trustworthiness in IIoT, which is driven by the convergence of IT with OT, and includes a definition of trustworthiness, examples and a best-practice approach to managing trustworthiness in IIoT systems.

Confidence is essential to business, including confidence that the consequences … Read More → "The Industrial Internet Consortium Publishes Advice for Managing and Assessing Trustworthiness for IIoT in Practice"

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