Synopsys, Inc. announced it has successfully validated the DesignWare Cryptography Software Library through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP). To earn validation, the DesignWare Cryptography Software Library passed a full suite of validation tests for secure functions including block ciphers (AES, DES), digital signatures (RSA and ECC based), secure hashing […]
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USB 2.0 smart hub ICs let vehicles display phone/tablet GUI
With the rise of in-vehicle infotainment systems, car manufacturers need to provide a reliable, intelligent connection between the car’s display and one or more smartphones or tablets. Microchip Technology Inc. offers five new USB 2.0 smart hub ICs available in a variety of architectures, offer greatly increased flexibility to fit car manufacturers’ design needs and meet consumer […]
GPS anti-jamming/anti-spoofing antenna module sports 50 nsec latency
GPSdome Ltd., the Cyber Company, announced the release of its new product, GPSdome 1.0 Model T, which provides GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing protection for GPS-based timing systems. The new product identifies GPS jamming and spoofing attacks, and retains the GPS signal reception by using Electronic Warfare algorithms. GPSdome-T will be formally launched next week at ITSF […]
BIST, repair IP helps automotive SoCs meet functional safety requirements
Synopsys is now making available a validated built-in-self-test (BIST) and repair IP to enable designers to achieve the most stringent levels of functional safety for automotive system-on-chips (SoCs). The complete solution includes the ASIL D Ready Certified DesignWare STAR Memory System, STAR Hierarchical System, and DFTMAX LogicBIST software qualification kit, as well as ARC HS processors, providing test and repair […]
Military-grade gigabit Ethernet switch, router, network time server
OnTime Networks announces the expansion of its military-grade gigabit Ethernet switch and router portfolio with the new CloudberryMIL CR-6900 Series. The Cloudberry CR-6900 19″ 2U Series is a commercial off the shelf (COTS), fully managed Layer 2/3 Ethernet switch with an embedded Cisco 5921 Embedded Services Router (ESR) IOS and network time server capability (IEEE […]
In-system test software helps vehicular electronics meet ISO 26262 specs
Mentor announced the availability of its new Tessent MissionMode product, which provides a combination of automation and on-chip IP for enabling semiconductor chips throughout an automotive electronics system to be tested and diagnosed at any point during a vehicle’s functional operation. This capability is fundamental towards achieving the safety and long-term reliability requirements demanded by […]
Optimizing C, C++ compilers for embedded processor architectures
Green Hills Software announced its latest Optimizing C and C++ compilers, version 2017.5, for the world’s leading 32-bit and 64-bit embedded processor architectures, including Arm, Intel and Power Architecture. Highlights include unique C/C++ functional safety certification, up to 30% higher performance, and more compatibility with third-party tools. The C/C++ Compilers 2017.5 are already in heavy use by […]
Software suite aids in safety, security compliance management
LDRA announced enhanced automation capabilities in the LDRA tool suite that will save time and money for those companies that must adhere to and prove compliance with functional safety and security standards. This unprecedented level of automation streamlines compliance by providing the infrastructure for transparent and auditable development workflows necessary in industries such as automotive (ISO 26262), medical devices (IEC […]
Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling makes SoCs, MCUs more energy efficient
Sonics, Inc., supplier of on-chip network (NoC) and power management technologies and services, and Moortec, specialists in embedded in-chip sensing, announced their partnership that integrates the companies’ products to provide advanced power management techniques to SoC (system-on-chip) and MCU designers. The partnership couples Sonics’ ICE-P3 with Moortec’s compelling Temperature Sensors to enable temperature-compensated, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling […]
High-res CMOS image sensor targets forward-sensing cameras in vehicular ADAS
Sony Corporation announced the release of the IMX324, a new 1/1.7-type stacked CMOS image sensor equipped with a 1 7.42 effective megapixel RCCC filter 2 for forward-sensing cameras in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). This image sensor is capable of approximately three times the horizontal resolution of conventional products, enabling high-definition image capture of distant objects such as […]