VSI, a developer of high-speed communication semiconductors for vehicles, has introduced the industry’s first commercial serializer/deserializer (SerDes) solution that complies with the Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) standard. The VS775 provides a data transmission rate of up to 16 Gbps so that the ECU can quickly process high-resolution image data collected by vehicle image sensors, especially […]
VS Code Extensions for code building/debugging enhance/streamline embedded development workflows
IAR Systems has announced that the most recent IAR Build and IAR C-SPY Visual Studio (VS) Code Extensions v1.20 are compatible with all the latest versions of IAR Embedded Workbench and include symmetric multicore debugging, support for more advanced breakpoint types, and a customizable build toolbar. These new features of IAR’s popular VS Code extensions […]
Low Earth Orbit satellite simulation speeds GNSS/PNT testing
Spirent Communications plc announced the availability of SimORBIT, the first high-accuracy orbital modeling software solution specifically developed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite simulation. Created in partnership with spaceborne receiver developer SpacePNT, Spirent SimORBIT enables developers to calculate LEO orbits and their distinctive characteristics more precisely and realistically for GNSS/PNT testing. Testing space-based applications in […]
Dual-channel USB Type-C protocol decoder supports USB PD 3.1 SPR, PPS, QC Protocols
Diodes Incorporated has announced a highly integrated dual-channel USB Type-C protocol decoder. The DIODES AP43776Q supports USB power delivery (PD) 3.1 standard power range (SPR) and programmable power supply (PPS) as well as Quick Charge QC5, fast charging protocols. It also supports legacy battery charging (BC) 1.2 and is highly optimized for multi-port automotive USB device […]
Analysis Software includes sequential false X analysis, automatic repair, improved clock gating debug
Avery Design Systems Inc. announced the availability of a major new release to its patented SimXACT analysis solutions, adding features for sequential false X analysis and automatic repair and improved analysis and debug of clock gating logic. The new release also improves overall runtime performance. SimXACT automates the tedious process of analyzing X propagations in […]
SD, microSD cards based on single-level cell flash
Swissbit is introducing the S-600 series, the latest generation of SD and microSD cards based on single-level cell flash. When it comes to reliability, data integrity, and data retention, the technology with only one stored bit per cell is still unrivaled. Only SLC offers 100,000 P/E cycles (Program/Erase Cycles), making it ideal for applications that […]
Clock generators optimized for PCIe, networking apps in high-end computing
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the VersaClock 7 clock generators, a family of configurable clock generators with an internal crystal oscillator for PCIe and networking applications in high-end computing, wired infrastructure and data center equipment. The VersaClock 7 delivers unmatched flexibility, enabling designers to configure frequencies, Input/Output (I/O) levels, and General Purpose I/O (GPIO) pin functionality. […]
COM Express 3.1 boards host 12th Gen Intel Core processors
congatec has launched 10 compliant Computer-on-Modules based on 12th Gen Intel Core processors (formerly codenamed Alder Lake). The modules will be equipped with the new updated 16 Gbps COM Express connector and support high-speed interfaces such as PCIe 4.0 and USB 3.2. As upgrades of the already existing family of COM Express Type 6 modules, […]
I²C IO expander, buffer targets automotive-grade applications
Novosense Microelectronics has recently launched a variety of automotive-qualified IC products, including I²C GPIO expansion chip, 40V multi-channel half-bridge driver and three-state buffer for automotive, industrial, and other applications. NOVOSENSE automotive-qualified I²C IO expander NCA9539-Q1 provides up to 16 bits of GPIO expansion for I2C bus, which is widely used in automotive infotainment system, automotive […]
SDK includes source code, on-demand build of included C/C++ runtime libraries
Segger’s latest version of Embedded Studio comes with the source code and on-demand build of the included C runtime library, emRun, and C++ library, emRun++. A toolchain usually includes pre-compiled libraries for all supported architectures and configurations, with the installation taking up significant space on a developer’s machine. Embedded Studio automatically builds (and installs) the libraries the first time […]