STMicroelectronics is now the first embedded SIM (eSIM) manufacturer to be accredited by the GSMA for loading eSIM chips with connection credentials such as certificates and operator profiles before shipping. The eSIMs, customized with connection credentials, enable smaller form factors, greater security, and increased flexibility. Chip-scale, permanently embedded, and electronically reprogrammable, eSIMs save space inside smartphones […]
SoC design software runs analysis of peak power use
Synopsys, Inc. today introduced PrimePower, an expanded power analysis solution created to accelerate system-on-chip (SoC) design closure by extending signoff power analysis to drive early design implementation and accurate reliability analysis. Revolutionary technologies based on Synopsys’ golden PrimeTime static timing analysis and signoff empower designers to perform faster and uniquely accurate power analysis and power-driven optimizations […]
Physical IC verification tool optimizes ASICs, SoCs
Mentor, a Siemens business, today announced Calibre® RealTime Digital – a new physical verification tool that works in concert with popular commercial place-and-route environments to ensure “Correct-by-Calibre” routing, and help design teams cut weeks off of IC signoff. Calibre RealTime Digital is the sister product to Mentor’s multi-award-winning Calibre RealTime Custom tool introduced in 2011 […]
FPGA cores optimized for 40 to 180-nm process nodes
Flex Logix Technologies, Inc. a supplier of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP, architecture and software, announced today a new EFLX eFPGA core optimized for the needs of customers on 40nm to 180nm nodes. “Applications on advanced process nodes such as 28nm and 16nm need large arrays from 10K to >200K LUTs,” said Geoff Tate, CEO and cofounder of Flex Logix. “The EFLX4K […]
Audio bus transceivers handle multiple microphones for auto infotainment apps
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced today three enhanced Automotive Audio Bus (A2B®) transceivers that deliver the capability to tailor system-level performance to even the most stringent electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. The new AD242x series offers configurable transmit power levels, enabling the developer to match system performance to specific OEM EMC requirements – a key design criterion […]
Image signal processor excels at medical, industrial endoscopy uses
OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced from MD&M East in NYC the OVMed, a new mixed-signal image signal processor (ISP) designed for medical, veterinarian and industrial endoscopy applications. The OVMed ISP offers industry-leading image processing features and high image quality. It also integrates easily with commercial hardware and software, […]