White Papers, Catalogs, Case Studies and Resources for Engineers and Professionals
This whitepaper outlines key architectural considerations required for the successful operation of smart devices within an IIoT infrastructure, with a focus on the software that runs on the device that allows for comprehensive and secure device management, telemetry, maintenance, and interoperability.
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5G SoC designs must support many use cases, custom configurations, and evolving standards. This means that a colossal amount of testing is required. Designers can no longer create fronthaul hardware based on a fixed network with connections and specifications that are locked down. 5G SoCs demand a new verification approach that meets the challenges of the exponential rise in required tests: a verification flow for pre- and post-silicon. The same testbenches and their tests and transactions need to run before and after the silicon is available. These testing suites need to be shared with partners developing other parts of the network in order to ensure interoperability. Learn how to create this new verification flow that combines emulation and X STEP, a platform that can generate, capture, and analyze bit-accurate fronthaul traffic.
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In the 5G New Radio standard, millimeter wave (mmWave) frequencies, in addition to sub-6 GHz frequencies, are utilized to enhance throughput. The use of mmWave frequencies provides unique opportunities for a drastic increase in data throughput while presenting new implementation challenges.
This article explores architectural differences between sub-6 GHz and mmWave base station radios, with particular emphasis on the challenges and benefits of implementing digital predistortion (DPD) on these systems.
Electrical systems are constantly growing, whether in passenger cars, aircraft or heavy machinery. The growing size and complexity of these systems is driving up development costs and the likelihood of errors, potentially leading to even more cost or damaged brand reputation. Vehicle manufacturers can meet the demands of product complexity and quality while going to market faster than ever. Learn more in this paper.
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The promise of autonomous vehicles is driving profound changes in the design and testing of automotive semiconductor parts. Automotive ICs, once deployed for simple functions like controlling windows, are now performing complex functions related to advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications. The processing power required results in very large and complex ICs that use cutting-edge processes. Add in the need to meet the safety requirements of the ISO 26262 functional safety standard, and makers of automotive devices and systems have a new set of challenges. But functional safety is only half the story; these systems will only be safe if they are also secure from cyber threats like hacking.
The increase in complex functional safety and security content within these devices requires more control and monitoring. Upgrading from basic hardware controls to a scalable solution of an embedded CPU and software-controlled “safety island” is becoming extremely popular. This paper explores the concepts around a typical safety island implementation along with examples of how it can be used.
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Engineers must balance competing priorities when they create a printed circuit board design. Some design decisions are arbitrary, while others are unavoidable. Understanding the PCB Fabrication and Assembly processes is the best way to ensure you aren’t unnecessarily increasing the cost to manufacture your board. These tips and tricks will help you reduce the cost of your next PCB project.
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Utilizing SoC concepts, Superior Sensor Technology is transforming the high-performance pressure sensor market with integrated, highly intelligent solutions. The company’s technology is based on its modular, very low noise floor NimbleSense architecture, which significantly improves overall sensor performance while adding exclusive application specific features. Extremely accurate and stable, select functionality based on market requirement and support multiple pressures (changeable ‘on the fly’) in 1 device.
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What is the best way to help design engineers engineer the most competitive products possible?
As it continues to become harder and harder for products to stand out in our global economy, the engineering behind today’s modern products has become increasingly critical. As we struggle with challenging economic times created by COVID-19, companies will need to work even harder to win over customers. At the same time, products have become increasingly complex, making those critical engineering decisions that much more difficult. In fact, 44% of manufacturers say design decisions have gotten even harder, with many relying on personal experience and guesswork to guide decisions. Workforce shortages resulting from economic cutbacks and retirements will likely mean even fewer resources for engineers, while more is expected of them. What can companies do to overcome this and support engineers?
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With this latest eBook edition, the OPC Foundation continues to interview industry experts and market leaders on the benefits and potential of OPC UA technology for end users, system integrators, and operators in the world of Industrial IoT.
Download our eBook editions to learn more about Companion Specifications, the importance of OPC UA for business software, protecting against hacker/malware attacks, how to get started with OPC UA, and more.
O-RAN was created as a catalyst to transform the wireless community, to enable new channels of wireless equipment, and to enable innovation to fulfill the promises made by 3GPP about 5G. To be successful and cost-effective, open sources of radio equipment and optimized 5G technology devices must be available. This article will review one of those solutions for designing and building a power efficient solution.