Imec and Synopsys to Accelerate 3D Stacked IC Development
Synopsys and imec will collaborate to accelerate the development of 3D stacked IC technologies. Synopsys TCAD (Technology Computer-Aided Design) finite-element method tools will be used for characterizing and optimizing the reliability and electrical performance of through-silicon vias (TSVs). The collaboration will accelerate the development of 3D stacked IC technologies.
Synopsys Galaxy Custom Designer with SmartDRD Technology
Synopsys Galaxy Custom Designer now features SmartDRD design-rules-driven technology. SmartDRD technology enables layout engineers to more quickly achieve design-rule-check (DRC) clean designs with significantly reduced effort for analog and custom designs. SmartDRD automates many DRC repair tasks. Until now, custom layout has been primarily handled using manual methods. With SmartDRD technology, layout engineers can identify and fix DRC violations in just seconds.
Real-time, Embedded and Enterprise-Scale Time-Critical Systems Workshop
The OMG Real-time, Embedded and Enterprise-Scale Time-Critical Systems Workshop will be held on May 24-26, 2010 in Arlington, VA, USA. The embedded systems workshop provides a forum for software engineers and researchers to learn about new design approaches, share their experiences, and find out about emerging standards. An early-bird registration discount is available until Monday, April 19, 2010.
Real-time, Embedded and Enterprise-Scale Time-Critical Systems Workshop »
Imec and Altos Team on Chip Design and Prototyping Service
Imec and Altos Design Automation will to set up a library re-characterization service based on Altos characterization tools. imec will extend their ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) prototyping and volume fabrication service with library re-characterization, which is essential when designing in 65nm and 40nm nodes.
Imec and Altos Team on Chip Design and Prototyping Service »
AMBA 4 Open Specifications, Phase One
ARM unveiled the first phase of the new AMBA 4 specification. The AMBA specification is the de facto standard for system on-chip interconnects. The AMBA 4 increases functionality and efficiency for complex, media-rich on-chip communication. The AMBA 4 specification has been designed by and for the industry with contributions from 35 of the industry’s leading OEM, semiconductor, and EDA vendors.
High-Frequency Design Success Seminars
AWR announced the High-Frequency Design Success seminar tour for the Asia-Pacific region. The seminars feature application-specific presentations such as radar systems design, wireless communication system design, and RF board design and flow. The seminars will be presented by AWR Korea with partners Rohde & Schwarz (China) and ACE Solution (Taiwan).
Geensoft Reqtify 2010 Tool Suite
Geensoft introduced Reqtify 2010 tool suite for the automated management of embedded hardware and software requirements capture, traceability and impact analysis throughout the entire development lifecycle. Reqtify 2010 offers improved productivity through an extensive range of new and enhanced plug-in tools, features and interfaces. Reqtify has been deployed or qualified for application development under certification constraints like DO178C, DO254, EN50128, IEC 61508, ISO26262, FDA 21CFR Part 11, MODAF, and DoDAF.
The MathWorks Simulink PLC Coder
Simulink PLC Coder, from The MathWorks, is a tool that generates IEC 61131 structured text for programmable logic controller (PLC) and programmable automation controller (PAC) devices. With Simulink PLC Coder, engineers can automatically generate code for industrial control systems, including closed-loop and supervisory control applications. Simulink PLC Coder enables Model-Based Design for manufacturing and power generation equipment controlled by PLCs and PACs. Simulink PLC Coder is available now. U.S. list prices start at $10,000.
Carbon Models for ARM Mali Graphic Processor Units
Carbon Design Systems unveiled virtual models for ARM Mali Graphic Processor Units (GPUs). The new Mali models represent the first in a new generation of ARM models from Carbon Design Systems. The built-in TLM-2.0 interface gives each model the flexibility for architectural exploration, firmware development and application software development. Mali models are available now from Carbon Design Systems.
Synopsys System Studio with Matrix and Vector Data-Type Support
Synopsys introduced new capabilities for their System Studio C/C++ model-based analysis and simulation environment. System Studio now supports matrix and vector data-type, which reduces the coding and debugging effort necessary to author signal processing simulation models. In addition, System Studio integrates highly efficient parallelized matrix and vector function libraries optimized for multicore systems. The function libraries speed up simulation performance by up to eight times (8x).
Synopsys System Studio with Matrix and Vector Data-Type Support »
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