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Flash-based FPGA family integrates embedded memory, connectivity, and security features

Microsemi has announced its IGLOO2 family of non-volatile flash-based FPGAs, combining embedded memory and multiple connectivity options with low-power and security features. Read More...

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EDA tool optimizes cell libraries for processor cores in SoCs

Synopsys has announces a physical-IP design kit optimised for SoC processor cores; the DesignWare HPC Design Kit yields superior performance, power and area for CPU, GPU and DSP Cores Read More...

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DDR3: A comparative study

This paper introduces the concept of DDR (Double Data Rate) memories and briefly delineates the features and functionalities of DDR3 memories in contrast with those of DDR2 memories, along with some basic guidelines to create an efficient DDR3 memory controller. Read More...

Authentication IC supports ECDSA crypto with on-chip security features

Maxim Integrated Products has announced that it is sampling its DS28E35 DeepCover Secure Authenticator. Read More...

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PIC32MX microcontrollers target human interface and digital audio

Microchip has launched a new family of PIC32MX3/4 Microcontrollers (MCUs) in 64/16 KB, 256/64 KB and 512/128 KB Flash/Ram configurations for designs in connectivity, graphics, digital audio and general-purpose embedded control. Read More...

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Reduced μATX mainboards with 4th Gen Intel Core processor family

Like all mainboards from Fujitsu's Extended Lifecycle Series, the D3222-B offers a wide range of manageability functions, several special features and an extended temperature range of up to 50°C. Read More...

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Low cost ARM M0+ controller targets the Internet of Things

Atmel has combined touch and power IP from its AVR range of low cost controllers with the ARM Cortex M0+ 'Flycatcher' processor core to develop a low cost, low power devices with key customer support for the Internet of Things. Read More...

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Integrated development environment allows to record and display instruction trace data

Atollic's release of the TrueSTUDIO v4.1 integrated development environment incorporates many new features, including the ability to record and display instruction trace data. Read More...

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MCU kit dedicated to evaluate TI components in safety-critical designs

Hitex Development Tools and Texas Instruments have jointly released the SafeTI Hitex Safety Kit, enabling developers to evaluate SafeTI components for use in their designs requiring compliance to functional safety standards such as ISO26262 and IEC 61508. Read More...

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Online simulation tool helps designers evaluate TI's InstaSPIN-FOC motor control

Texas Instruments has released a free, interactive online simulation tool that enables motor designers to assess the company’s InstaSPIN-field-oriented-control (FOC) technology. Read More...

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VarioTAP model libraries enable Freescale iMX6 processor emulation

Goepel electronic has released special VarioTAP model libraries for the Freescale iMX6 processor series enabling processor emulation and extended Freescale MCU support. Read More...

System builder design tool targets ARM-based SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs

Microsemi's System Builder is a new design tool within the Libero System-on-Chip (SoC) Design Environment version 11.0 and is specifically targeted at accelerating customer definition and implementation of ARM-based systems using SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs. Read More...

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16M fast CMOS SRAMs in 48-Pin TSOP-I and 48-Ball TFBGA packages

Alliance Memory has expanded its line of legacy High-Speed CMOS SRAMs with two new 16M ICs featuring fast access times of 10ns. Read More...

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Microcontroller drives piezoelectric buzzer at high voltage through one pin

If you're short on I/O pins, this circuit might solve your problem. Read More...

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Wireless temperature monitor has data-logging capabilities

You can make a wireless temps system with two ICs. Read More...

Make an asynchronous clock for VPX-based PCIe systems

Careful crystal selection and an FPGA are key to success. Read More...

Simple sawtooth generator operates at high frequency

Use a digital logic gate to generate an analog waveform. Read More...

CMOS gate makes long-duration timers using RC components

Use a common CMOS gate to make long duration timers using low-value RC components. Read More...

Circuit simultaneously delivers square and square root of two input voltages

Perform mathematical computations using analog techniques. Read More...

Use an LED matrix horizontally

Using one 5×7 LED matrix horizontally instead of vertically allows the display of two characters instead of one. Read More...

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Stable pulse generator uses matched transistors in a current mirror

Inexpensive dual transistors work as well as do legacy matched pairs. Read More...

Circuit provides 70 dB of AGC

A comparator autoranges to ensure that the automatic-gain-control section sees a signal between −60 and −25 dBm, keeping the FET in its linear region. Read More...

Simple circuit tests twisted-pair cables

Quickly test a cable containing twisted-wire pairs and detect open or reversed pairs, shorted pairs, and shorts between unrelated pairs. Read More...

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Flash-based FPGA family integrates embedded memory, connectivity, and security features

Microsemi has announced its IGLOO2 family of non-volatile flash-based FPGAs, combining embedded memory and multiple connectivity options with low-power and security features. Read More...

image

EDA tool optimizes cell libraries for processor cores in SoCs

Synopsys has announces a physical-IP design kit optimised for SoC processor cores; the DesignWare HPC Design Kit yields superior performance, power and area for CPU, GPU and DSP Cores Read More...

Authentication IC supports ECDSA crypto with on-chip security features

Maxim Integrated Products has announced that it is sampling its DS28E35 DeepCover Secure Authenticator. Read More...

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PIC32MX microcontrollers target human interface and digital audio

Microchip has launched a new family of PIC32MX3/4 Microcontrollers (MCUs) in 64/16 KB, 256/64 KB and 512/128 KB Flash/Ram configurations for designs in connectivity, graphics, digital audio and general-purpose embedded control. Read More...

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Reduced μATX mainboards with 4th Gen Intel Core processor family

Like all mainboards from Fujitsu's Extended Lifecycle Series, the D3222-B offers a wide range of manageability functions, several special features and an extended temperature range of up to 50°C. Read More...

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Low cost ARM M0+ controller targets the Internet of Things

Atmel has combined touch and power IP from its AVR range of low cost controllers with the ARM Cortex M0+ 'Flycatcher' processor core to develop a low cost, low power devices with key customer support for the Internet of Things. Read More...

>> SEE ALL
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Teardown Preview: Inside the Apple iPhone 5

Until we can lay our hands on a real iPhone 5 and do a real teardown, let's take a look at what others are saying and render an opinion on the reliability of their comments. Read More...

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Teardown: High-voltage Li-ion battery stack management - the drive for safe power

At the heart of the Chevrolet Volt, a sophisticated Li-ion battery stack management system ensures the safety and reliability of a multi-cell Li-ion battery stack capable of delivering power on demand to the Chevy Volt drive system. Read More...

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Teardown: Analog rules over digital in noise-canceling headphones

Dig deeper into these headphones that deliver decent audio at relatively low cost and better yet, effective active noise reduction. Read More...

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Teardown: The power inverter - from sunlight to power grid

This teardown of a solar inverter card traces the path of harvested DC power from the photovoltaic panel, through boost conversion, power inverter and massive filtering of the created AC power signal required by the power grid. Surrounded by monitoring and microcontroller magic along with safety standard adherence, we uncover the mysteries of solar energy harvesting electronics. Read More...

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A closer look at LSI’s MegaRAID SAS 9260CV-4i controller

The MegaRAID controller's innovative use of CacheVault technology solves the problem of system reliability during power outages with a greener solution that uses existing power instead of batteries. Read More...

Integration amassed: analyzing a NAS

This hands-on project showcases the second generation of Western Digital's My Book World Edition NAS (network-attached storage) device, so named because it is potentially accessible by a user from anywhere in the world. Read More...

Tiny computer holds embedded treasure

The Waysmall series from Gumstix offers designers a line of Linux-based computer systems that easily fit into the palm of your hand. Housed in an 83×36×15-mm plastic case, these miniature systems provide XScale processing power along with an MMC (MultiMedia Card) slot, two serial ports, one USB client port, a power interface, and general-purpose I/O pins. Read More...

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DDR3: A comparative study

This paper introduces the concept of DDR (Double Data Rate) memories and briefly delineates the features and functionalities of DDR3 memories in contrast with those of DDR2 memories, along with some basic guidelines to create an efficient DDR3 memory controller. Read More...

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State machines ease programming microcontrollers

State machines offer an approach for programming MCUs that is especially useful, yet probably seldom gets used by most programmers. Read More...

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DO-254 Requirements Traceability

This paper explains the rationale behind requirements traceability including its purpose and resulting benefits when done correctly. Read More...

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Embedded Operating Systems - Part 6: I/O and file system management

In this excerpt from the book Embedded Systems Architecture, the author defines the unique characteristics of an embedded OS and describes how an embedded OS deals with I/O and file systems. Read More...

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GNSS Receiver Frequency Reference for Successful Satellite Navigation

This article delves into the vast world of crystal and TCXO specifications and guides design engineers and product managers through XTAL/TCXO pairing methodology and criteria fundamental to the creation of a GNSS solution that will work - 100% - well for their application and environments. Read More...

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Protecting Sensitive Networked Embedded Systems from Aggressive Intrusion

The recent development of integrated devices with security specific features makes it possible to now protect sensitive networked embedded systems from aggressive intrusion without sacrificing system performance, power cost or board space. Read More...

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Embedded Operating Systems - Part 5: Linux memory management and kernel memory

In this excerpt from the book Embedded Systems Architecture, the author defines the unique characteristics of an embedded OS and describes the various techniques used for memory management in an embedded OS. Read More...

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Embedded Operating Systems - Part 4: Memory management

In this excerpt from the book Embedded Systems Architecture, the author defines the unique characteristics of an embedded OS and describes the various techniques used for memory management in an embedded OS. Read More...

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Challenges for Indoor Positioning on a Smartphone

Pedestrian dead reckoning shouldn’t expect users to walk like they are balancing cake. Indoor positioning on a smartphone needs to allow for natural movement, providing reasonable results independent of how the phone is carried. Read More...

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Embedded Operating Systems - Part 3: Intertask communication

In this excerpt from the book Embedded Systems Architecture, the author defines the unique characteristics of an embedded OS and describes how an embedded OS works with processes. Read More...

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SoC FPGAs combine performance and flexibility

Embedded-system architectures built on a combination of MCUs and FPGAs offer the kind of adaptability increasingly required to support changing demand for greater functionality across diverse applications. Read More...

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How FPGAs and multicore CPUs are changing embedded design

This article provides an overview of how the combination of FPGAs, multicore CPUs, and graphical programming environments such as the company’s LabVIEW are changing the nature of embedded systems design. Read More...

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What will be the number one reason the LED market takes off?

So the gap between CCFLs and LEDs is narrowing, the price of LEDs is coming down, quality is definitely moving in the right direction and... Read more...

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Yes, you can recover deleted iMessage from iPhone...
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DO-254 Requirements Traceability

This paper explains the rationale behind requirements traceability including its purpose and resulting benefits when done correctly. Read more...

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DDR3: A comparative study
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DO-254 Requirements Traceability
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