An easier start for UVM, take two
Training company Doulos is working on a second version of its Easier UVM guidelines intended to speed up the process of getting a UVM testbench underway for new users.
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MCU makers use middleware to entice developers
Microchip Technology has become the latest company to use easy access to middleware to encourage embedded-systems developers to move over to its platform.
Cadence ties IR drop into static timing analysis
Cadence Design Systems uses parallelism in its Voltus tool to provide faster IR drop analysis and bridge static timing and IC-level power-integrity analysis.
Synopsys aims at fast real-time apps with ARC HS family
Synopsys has launched the ARC HS family of configurable-processor cores, using superpipelining to target high-performance embedded applications.
Formal app looks for sneak paths in secure chips
Jasper Design Automation has developed a tool that analyzes RTL and gate-level HDL for hidden paths that may expose on-chip secure elements to hackers.
GUI engine comes to Cortex-M class micros
Express Logic has launched a graphical user interface (GUI) software stack for resource-light 32bit microcontrollers running the company's ThreadX RTOS.
The prospects for GALS: Real Intent’s view
Real Intent CTO Pranav Ashar talks about GALS: the reasons for and against using asynchronous protocols for chip-crossing communications and what to do about verification.
Mentor targets PCB ERP ‘missing link’
Valor additions aim to deliver shopfloor data to PCB ERP systems in real time... for the first time. And could boost ROI beyond 70%.
Qt stack aims to cut user interface design time
Digia has launched a graphical user interface development suite based on Qt that is aimed at embedded devices running Linux and Android.
Latest Nucleus RTOS offers secure memory partitioning for mid-market design
Mentor's new version of its RTOS targets once high-cost flexibility with secure and reliable in-operation upgrades and app swap-outs for medical, industrial and smart energy.