tag: embedded processors

Accelerating Software Development With Fast Virtual Prototypes
By Synopsys - 12 Jan, 2022 - Comments: 0

Most of today's largest semiconductor devices are highly complex system on chip (SoC) designs, which means that they include one or more embedded processors. This indicates that software provides some of the key functionality of the chip. The system cannot be fully verified or validated without both hardware and software. However, software development generally takes more time and resources to ... » read more

Embedded Processor Requirements And OS Choice
By Roddy Urquhart - 29 Oct, 2020 - Comments: 0

For each embedded product, software developers need to consider whether they need an operating system; and if so, what type of an OS. Operating systems vary considerably, from real-time operating systems with a very small memory footprint to general-purpose OSes such as Linux with a rich set of features. Choosing a proper type of operating system for your product – and consequently w... » read more

Have Processor Counts Stalled?
By Brian Bailey - 24 Sep, 2020 - Comments: 2

Survey data suggests that additional microprocessor cores are not being added into SoCs, but you have to dig into the numbers to find out what is really going on. The reasons are complicated. They include everything from software programming models to market shifts and new use cases. So while the survey numbers appear to be flat, market and technology dynamics could have a big impact in resh... » read more

Power Becomes Bigger Concern For Embedded Processors
By Ann Mutschler - 15 Apr, 2020 - Comments: 0

Power is emerging as the dominant concern for embedded processors even in applications where performance is billed as the top design criteria. This is happening regardless of the end application or the process node. In some high-performance applications, power density and thermal dissipation can limit how fast a processor can run. This is compounded by concerns about cyber and physical secur... » read more

Complete Formal Verification of RISC V Processor IPs for Trojan-Free Trusted ICs
By OneSpin Solutions - 26 Jun, 2019 - Comments: 0

RISC-V processor IPs are increasingly being integrated into system-on-chip designs for a variety of applications. However, there is still a lack of dedicated functional verification solutions supporting high-integrity, trusted integrated circuits. This paper examines an efficient, novel, formal-based RISC-V processor verification methodology. The RISC-V ISA is formalized in a set of Operational... » read more

Remove The Bus From Your Embedded System
By Rich Collins - 10 Dec, 2015 - Comments: 0

For many years, the 8-bit microcontroller has been the workhorse of embedded systems. Design teams favor the size and power benefits that a tightly coupled processor, such as the 8051 microcontroller, brings to their designs. The compact and ultra-low power 8-bit architecture improves battery life and reduces bill-of-material costs. However, embedded systems increasingly require higher perfo... » read more

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: It Will Be On Your Phone
By Rizwan Farooq - 07 Aug, 2014 - Comments: 1

The advent of smart devices has ushered in a revolution all over the world. The most widely used smart device is the mobile phone, which has radically changed the way we communicate. There are many other types of devices running 24/7 in our homes, hospitals, businesses, etc. No matter what kind of functionality smart devices have, they have one thing in common: they all consume energy. They ... » read more

The Power-Performance Paradox
By Mike Thompson - 13 Mar, 2014 - Comments: 0

The Changing World Technology is shaping and altering the world around us. Reality is being augmented and “virtual reality” is becoming the norm. Video is becoming more immersive, offering 3D effects and 4K resolution, with 8K on the horizon. Cars are a technology showcase that in a few years conceivably will take over the driving for us. Our ability to interact with technology through tou... » read more

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