Silicon Labs opts for security on M0+ low-power MCUs
Silicon Labs is aiming at Internet of Things applications with an ARM Cortex M0+-based MCU family with encryption engine and low-energy DAC for biasing analog circuitry.
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Wreal and Open Access star in mixed-signal summit
Real-value modelling and flows using the Open Access database will be among the focus topics of Cadence's Mixed-Signal Technology Summit on 10 October.
eSilicon delivers free MPW quote tool
Design services company eSilicon has made freely available a tool it developed to streamline ordering for multi-project wafer (MPW) ‘shuttle’ services.
Design kit for 10nm FD-SOI due out next year
Research group CEA-Leti expects to have design kits ready for a 10nm FD-SOI process in June 2014
IP-XACT gets design-flow extensions
Accellera has vendor extensions for IP-XACT that allow tool-specific metadata to be added to support activities such as power-aware verification and floorplanning.
Old problems on a new scale
For the new web TV program Unhinged, Brian Fuller talked to venture capitalist Jim Hogan about the future of mixed-signal and the past of EDA.
Distributor builds ECAD-MCAD links with free software
RS Components is now offering a solid-modelling tool to work with its free PCB design tool to provide easier access to 3D mechanical design.
Intel tips 14nm processor, Quark core and SoC licensing plans
In a keynote at the Intel Developer Forum, CEO Brian Krzanich said the company would start making 14nm processors by the year end and confirmed intel would license SoC designs to be fabbed by other companies.
Speed boost for Palladium emulators
Cadence Design Systems has upgraded its Palladium emulators to a maximum capacity of 2.3 billion gates and 50 per cent higher performance.
Imagination gives WiFi better sync for audio
Imagination Technologies has developed an audio synchonization technology for WiFi networks that the company aims to license to consumer-audio chipmakers and OEMs.