Synopsys, Inc. announced the availability of the industry’s first verification IP (VIP) for Non-Volatile Dual In-line Memory Module (NVDIMM-P) for DDR5/4. NVDIMM-P is the next-generation storage-class memory for enterprise applications ranging from big data, storage, and in-memory databases, to real-time processing; with challenging requirements of performance, security, and endurance, as well as persistence, reliability, and […]
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Display stream compression encoder/decoder gives visually lossless compression
Synopsys announced its DesignWare Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Stream Compression (DSC) Encoder and Decoder IP for visually lossless compression across display interfaces targeting mobile, augmented/virtual reality, and automotive system-on-chips (SoCs). The new DesignWare VESA DSC IP interoperates with Synopsys’ DesignWare HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, and MIPI DSI IP to provide a complete display solution […]
Security verification package makes SoCs more bullet-proof
Tortuga Logic announced a partnership with Synopsys to offer a security verification solution that identifies and prevents vulnerabilities in system-on-chip (SoC) designs. The basis of the solution is the combination of security features built into Synopsys’ DesignWare ARC Processor IP and Radix-S, Tortuga Logic’s industry-leading security verification software. Radix-S scans a system’s hardware and software […]
RTL synthesizer delivers faster run times, better-quality power and timing M
Synopsys announced the availability of Design Compiler NXT, the latest innovation in the Design Compiler family of RTL synthesis products. Early adopters have deployed the new technologies in their design flows and are realizing faster runtimes and very tight correlation with Synopsys’ IC Compiler II place-and-route system, leading to shorter, more convergent design cycles. In […]
Machine Learning Inference software facilitates neural network SoC dev
Synopsys announced the availability of the new embARC Machine Learning Inference software library to facilitate development of power-efficient neural network system-on-chip (SoC) designs incorporating Synopsys’ DesignWare ARC EM and HS DSP Processor IP. The embARC Machine Learning Inference (MLI) software library provides developers with optimized functions to implement neural network layer types, significantly reducing processor cycle […]
Security package helps thwart hacking of ARC HS3x/HS4x processors
Synopsys announced the new Enhanced Security Package for Synopsys DesignWare ARC HS Processors, enabling designers to develop isolated, secure environments that help protect embedded systems and software from evolving threats in high-end automotive, storage, and gateway applications. The Enhanced Security Package incorporates a range of features, including integrity protection, multiple privilege levels, and a watchdog […]
Machine Learning Inference library optimized for IoT neural net apps
Synopsys announced availability of the new embARC Machine Learning Inference software library to facilitate development of power-efficient neural network system-on-chip (SoC) designs incorporating Synopsys’ DesignWare ARC EM and HS DSP Processor IP. The embARC Machine Learning Inference (MLI) software library provides developers with optimized functions to implement neural network layer types, significantly reducing processor cycle counts for […]
Verification IP from Synopsys supports USB4 spec
Synopsys, Inc. announced the availability of the industry’s first Subsystem Verification Solution, Verification IP (VIP), and UVM source code test suite to support the latest USB4 specification. USB4 includes two-lane operation using the existing USB Type-C connector that can carry up to 40Gbps data over new certified cables. USB4 also supports Thunderbolt 3 and expands USB […]
Integrated software speeds development for ARC EM Processor SoCs
Synopsys announced the new DesignWare ARC EM Software Development Platform to accelerate software development and debug of ARC EM processor-based system-on-chips (SoC) for a wide range of ultra-low power embedded applications such as IoT, sensor fusion, and voice applications. The ARC EM Software Development Platform includes an FPGA-based hardware board with commonly used peripherals and downloadable platform […]
Security package helps prevent hacks of SoCs in embedded applications
Synopsys announced the new Enhanced Security Package for Synopsys DesignWare ARC HS Processors, enabling designers to develop isolated, secure environments that help protect embedded systems and software from evolving threats in high-end automotive, storage, and gateway applications. The Enhanced Security Package incorporates a range of features, including integrity protection, multiple privilege levels, and a watchdog timer that […]