Using CCIX to implement cache coherent heterogeneous multiprocessor systems
CCIX is a cache coherency protocol, based on PCI Express, for interconnecting high-performance heterogenous multiprocessing systems.
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High-resolution visual recognition needs high-performance CNNs
Quadrupling the performance of a dedicated CNN engine within an embedded vision processing core brings more complex graph processing within reach.
Protecting content transmitted over USB Type-C connections
SoC developers who want to use USB Type-C in their designs will have to implement HDCP 2.2 content protection so that the target devices will be able to play protected content.
Cooling power electronics at room level
German consultancy E-Cooling describes its strategy for thermal and airflow analysis.
Building processors to enable intuitive human-machine interaction
The increasing complexity of human-machine interfaces is challenging processor designers to produce the necessary performance within a limited power budget
Introducing Doc Formal: the journey so far
Our new columnist introduces himself and traces the progress of formal verification over the last two decades. Join the discussion.
The Wally Rhines interview – Part Two: AI, automotive and security
This second part looks at Mentor's views on flow neutrality, how DRS360 was born, machine learning and the threat from embedded Trojans.
Building faster data centers with 25G Ethernet
The rising bandwidth demands of data centres have driven the development of 25G Ethernet, which will also form a pathway to 100G.
The Wally Rhines interview – Part One: Mentor as a Siemens business
Our extended fireside chat with Mentor Chairman and CEO Wally Rhines begins by canvassing his thoughts now the Siemens deal is done.
Eight tips for performing effective unreachability analysis
Unreachability analysis can help find design code that can never be executed, helping verification engineers refine their coverage goals.