Systems developer and integrator iWave Systems has unveiled a new board support package (BSP) that brings Wind River’s VxWorks 21.03 RTOS to its Xilinx UltraScale+ MPSoC system‑on‑modules. VxWorks is the industry’s benchmark for embedded applications that demand deterministic, low‑latency performan

Lynx Software Technologies has expanded its LYNX MOSA.ic framework, giving operators of critical IT and OT infrastructure the flexibility to deploy, monitor, and manage multiple interconnected mission‑critical systems with unprecedented ease. The new management model supports IT and OT operators ac

Looking Back at the “Bare-Metal Age” My first encounter with embedded software dates to 2008, when I was a sophomore learning to program on a 8051 chip. With a computer science degree, most of my code ran on a PC, so seeing a program execute directly on a bare‑metal board was a thrilling breakthroug

Engineering services leader Altran has unveiled a next‑generation edge computing platform powered by Intel’s open‑source OpenNESS toolkit. The upgrade is part of a broader collaboration with Intel, telecom operators and the GSMA to showcase a multi‑operator edge solution later this year. The enhance

The third annual RISC‑V Summit will take place online from December 8–10, 2020. The agenda spans three days of talks covering architecture, hardware, software, tools, verification, security, and real‑world case studies from the global RISC‑V ecosystem. Technology leaders and research groups will pre

The December 2020 SolarWinds hack highlighted how easily software and system supply chains can be compromised when an organization lacks a robust cybersecurity policy. CISA’s official statement notes that an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor began targeting U.S. government agencies, critical in

QuickLogic Corporation has introduced Australis, a pioneering tool that automates the creation of custom‑parameterized embedded FPGA (eFPGA) intellectual property. The generator enables rapid prototyping of tailor‑made FPGA architectures directly within ASIC and SoC designs. Built on the open‑source

Earlier this year, Siemens’ president and CEO Tony Hemmelgarn announced the company’s plan to convert its Digital Industries Software business to a cloud‑based SaaS model. Today, Siemens has broadened that strategy with the launch of Xcelerator as a Service (XaaS). Brenda Discher, SVP for strategy

Synopsys has introduced the industry’s first fully integrated HBM3 IP stack, encompassing controller, PHY, and verification IP tailored for 2.5D multi‑die package systems. Built on a silicon‑proven HBM2E foundation, DesignWare’s HBM3 controller and PHY leverage Synopsys’ interposer expertise to deli

Imperas Software today revealed that Razorcat Developments—an industry‑leading provider of embedded‑software testing solutions—has integrated Imperas’s high‑performance processor reference models into its TESSY platform, expanding test coverage across Arm-based systems. Rigorous testing is essential

Hey Siri, what’s today’s weather forecast? Our daily reliance on AI assistants like Siri for tasks ranging from music playback to calendar management underscores the growing challenge of protecting personal data. As AI adoption accelerates and data‑breach risks rise, chip architects must innovate in

SnapEDA, the industry‑leading online library of verified electronic component CAD models, has released SnapEDA Desktop—a seamless bridge between its web platform and the most widely used desktop PCB design tools. CEO and founder Natasha Baker explained to embedded.com that engineers repeatedly requ

Memfault, a leading cloud‑based diagnostics provider for embedded systems, has joined forces with Silicon Labs to launch an end‑to‑end diagnostics platform for the company’s EFR32 and EFM32 microcontroller families. The integration gives developers real‑time visibility into device health, accelerate

As chip design grows ever more intricate, diverse components and technologies converge into hyper‑convergent integrated circuits (ICs). Managing this complexity requires a single, cohesive analysis framework. Synopsys meets that need with PrimeSim Continuum, a unified circuit simulation workflow tha

Chip design is rapidly evolving—customers demand more features, smaller footprints, and lower power, driving complexity to new heights. Engineers are increasingly stretched thin, making it difficult to deliver products on schedule. Cadence Design Systems responds with Cerebrus Intelligent Chip Explo

NSITEXE, a Japanese IP developer spun out of Denso Corporation, has unveiled the NS31A—a 32‑bit RISC‑V general‑purpose CPU engineered to meet ISO 26262 ASIL D for automotive safety.Designed for versatile embedded control—from vehicles to factory automation—the NS31A incorporates a single‑issue, in‑o

Why Cloud‑Based EDA Is Essential for Modern Chip Design For decades, semiconductor firms invested heavily in on‑premises data‑centers to handle compute‑intensive tasks like library characterization. As the pace of Moore’s law slows and the cost of silicon rises, the industry is turning to cloud comp

The next generation of networked embedded systems demands rapid prototyping and high performance while never compromising trustworthiness or safety. Yet, deploying safety‑critical embedded software remains hampered by complex toolchains and intricate engineering processes. The rise of autonomous sys

A portable medical device capable of accurately identifying diabetic retinopathy stages without an internet connection could drastically reduce blindness worldwide. With embedded machine learning, algorithms that run directly on battery‑powered hardware are now viable. This article walks through the

Infineon Technologies is spearheading a joint research initiative that brings together industry leaders and academic experts to create a comprehensive security strategy for the Internet of Things (IoT). The program focuses on a new intellectual‑property (IP) design and verification flow that guarant