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 […]
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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 […]
Computer boards and peripherals handle -40°C to 85°C temperature range
Advantech’s IIoT Automation Group has just released a series of wide temperature peripherals including memory modules, flash products, and power supplies that are able to withstand various harsh conditions, especially extreme temperatures. Certified Flash Product Benefits: • Extended temperature range of -40°C to 85°C and adaptive thermal throttling. • A power buffering capacitor and specially […]
Video-over-wireless scheme optimized for mesh networks
With a growing slate of carrier customers, Qualcomm Incorporated is introducing the Qualcomm Video-Over-Mesh features, an end-to-end video over wireless (VoW) solution that optimizes the delivery of video over mesh networks. Qualcomm Technologies is deeply engaged with several OEMs – including Acelink, Alpha Networks, Askey, Hitron, Sercomm, Technicolor and WNC – to develop carrier mesh solutions […]
SBC provides full ISA-compatible PC/104-Plus expansion
The PPM-C412 series of PC/104-Plus-compatible single board computers are designed for demanding environments and applications and offer a broad spectrum of I/O features, as well as the ability to expand functionality in a densely populated, standalone SBC solution. It delivers greater performance and a clear upgrade path for current PPM-LX800 users while providing full ISA-compatible PC/104-Plusexpansion. “Current […]
Video encoder IP targets high-end cameras, surveillance gear
Allegro DVT announced the availability of the AL-E110 video encoder IP that targets high-end video applications such as digital still cameras, action cameras, camcorders and video surveillance. It supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC and VP9 video formats and JPEG still images. Thanks to the true multi-format architecture and scalability, resolutions up to 8K can be supported with […]
SiP for wearables includes NFC, antenna for extended secure payment features
As consumers become increasingly comfortable with making secure transactions using their smart devices, traditional card manufacturers want to extend their offers into contactless wearable products for uses such as payments, ticketing, and access control. These can be difficult to implement within tight size and cost constraints, because conventional separate NFC-radio and security chips demand extra […]
AUTOSAR-compliant ECU software hits ASIL-D safety levels
Elektrobit announced a software product line they maintain will enable automakers to build the complex and powerful electronic control units (ECUs) required for connected, highly automated driving. Called EB corbos, the line consists of three products that represent one of the first commercially available software implementations of Adaptive AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), a new standard. […]