C++ synthesis suite for PolarFire FPGA algorithm development

Microchip has released a C++ algorithm high-level synthesis design workflow for its PolarFire FPGAs. “A large majority of edge compute, computer vision and industrial control algorithms are developed natively in C++ by developers with little or no knowledge of underlying FPGA hardware,” according to the company. Called SmartHLS, the tool allows C++ algorithms to be ...

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40A PCB relay for 3 phase systems with feedback contact

Panasonic is claiming a world-first for a PCB relay that can be used as the main switching element in three phase systems. Called HE-R, the  35 x 58 x 47mm relay has four normally-open contacts (relay class 4a) that can switch up to 40A at an ambient temperature of +85°C. An optional normally-closed contact (relay class ...

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Glass chip couples to optical fibres to silicon photonics

Optoscribe is sampling optical fibre to silicon photonics couplers. Branded OptoCplrLT, the devices are monolithic glass light-turning curved mirrors, which direct light to or from silicon-photonic grating couplers. “This prevents the need for bend-tolerant fibre solutions which have some significant limitations in size and profile,” according to the company. Made using a proprietary laser writing ...

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ETSI highlights problems with encrypted traffic on networks

ETSI has identified problems arising from pervasive encrypted traffic in communications networks as part of a programme to integrate encrypted traffic. At issue is end-to-end encryption, which can hamper network management, anti-fraud operations, cybersecurity and regulatory monitoring. ETSI’s Industry Specification Group on Encrypted Traffic Integration (ISG ETI) is looking into the problem, and has made public ...

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Raspberry Pi is the most popular SBC

The Raspberry Pi is the most popular SBC with 44% of professional users preferring it to other SBCs, finds a survey of professional engineers by Farnell,  Arduino was ranked second (28%) with Beagleboard in third place (6%). These market-leading SBCs simplify new product development and reduce time to market, allowing OEMs to respond to market ...

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Wi-Fi 5 wireless bridge reaches up to 20km

D-Link has launched a long-range Wi-Fi 5 wireless bridge capable of point-to-point or point-to-multipoint connections up to 20km apart. Operating at up to 867Mbit/s, the company is pitching the DAP-3712 as an alternative to optical fibres between office branches, construction sites or transportation hubs, both in rural areas and cities. The 27 dBm design has a ...

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Viewpoint: How AI is changing the way we think about memory

With unprecedented demands on high-bandwidth memory (HBM), Richard Walsh of Samsung Semiconductor Europe considers what the industry needs to do for the next generation of memory technology. The wonder that is HBM has been on a steady journey over the past few years. Performance, power efficiency and speed have all improved incrementally over time. Until ...

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Server-grade PXIe controller with Coffee Lake Xeon E

Adlink had launched its first server-grade PXIe controller, built around Intel’s 9th generation Xeon E-2276ME and up to 64Gbyte of DDR4 2,400MHz memory. Called PXIe-3988, it is aimed particularly at the test and measurement market, and has data interfaces for various generations of test equipment. The processor’s six 2.8GHz cores run up to 12 threads ...

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sureCore developing IP for quantum computing

sureCore, the Sheffield ultra-low power embedded IP specialist, is developing a range of CMOS IP suitable for operation at the extremely low temperature required for Quantum Computing (QC) applications. This will enable the design of Cryo-CMOS control chips that can be co-located with the qubits in the cryostat. This will help solve the current problem ...

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Digi-Key signs up with Red Pitaya for @HOME kit

Digi-Key Electronics has signed a global distribution partnership with Red Pitaya. The distributor will offer the programmable test and measurement instrument specialist’s @HOME kit. It’s based on the Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-10, which is all-in-one open-source board, designed to be able to replace 12 benchtop lab instruments. The kit was created specifically for professors and ...

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