Single-core processor designs for purpose-built devices used to the day. Now, heterogeneous multicore systems are quickly becoming the defacto architecture as devices are tasked to do more complex … [Read more...] about Addressing Design Challenges in Heterogeneous Multicore Embedded Systems
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Embedded Deterministic Test (EDT) Test Points
This paper describes an EXCITING NEW TECHNOLOGY, called EDT (Embedded Test) Test Points, which has been developed specifically to work with embedded compression to further reduce pattern volume for … [Read more...] about Embedded Deterministic Test (EDT) Test Points
Securing Modern-day Devices with Embedded Virtualization and TrustZone Technology
When securing today's modern devices, it's not enough to know type of device you want to secure. Equally important is the process used to develop that device. In this paper, we'll take a closer look … [Read more...] about Securing Modern-day Devices with Embedded Virtualization and TrustZone Technology
How effective power management increases the lifetime of portable medical devices
To enable remote patient care and provide increased mobility in hospital settings portable medical devices, Personal Area Networks (PANs), and home health systems are seeing a significant increase in … [Read more...] about How effective power management increases the lifetime of portable medical devices
7 Quick Tips for Taking your PCB Silkscreen from Ordinary to Extraordinary
Today, it’s hard to imagine a GPS that doesn’t list landmarks, street names, or even exit numbers. Every bit of visual information we can get from map symbols and text makes navigating easier and … [Read more...] about 7 Quick Tips for Taking your PCB Silkscreen from Ordinary to Extraordinary
The Game Changer: Pre-Qualified PCB Libraries You’ll Use Today
Take the pain and time-consuming task of PCB footprint and schematic symbol generation off your plate. Optimum Design Associates' pre-qualified PCB library symbols and footprints not only meet but, in … [Read more...] about The Game Changer: Pre-Qualified PCB Libraries You’ll Use Today
Six Tips to Help Desktop PCB Designers Address the Challenges of RF and Microwave Designs
The common base for many of today’s electronic products is wireless technology, which relies on RF circuitry. Yet, RF circuitry can intimidate even the most confident designers. In fact, for many … [Read more...] about Six Tips to Help Desktop PCB Designers Address the Challenges of RF and Microwave Designs
Improve Logic Test with a Hybrid ATPG/BIST Solution
Two test strategies are used to test virtually all IC logic automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) with test pattern compression, and logic built-in self-test (BIST). For many years, there was a … [Read more...] about Improve Logic Test with a Hybrid ATPG/BIST Solution
Migrating Consumer Electronics to the Automotive World
Tough reliability standards for electronic automotive safety systems ensure that integrated circuits (ICs) comply with demanding performance and reliability requirements. These same IC reliability … [Read more...] about Migrating Consumer Electronics to the Automotive World
Understanding Automotive Reliability and ISO 26262 for Safety Critical Systems
Automotive electronics play a critical role in today's automotive safety systems. While standards like ISO 26262 provide a framework for robust and reliable design and verification practices, it can … [Read more...] about Understanding Automotive Reliability and ISO 26262 for Safety Critical Systems