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This article describes a methodology that automates set up, constraints, and results analysis as designs move from static…

This article describes a methodology that automates set up, constraints, and results analysis as designs move from static CDC analysis to formal verification to simulation and avoid manual scripting efforts, thus reducing setup effort and errors.

This article introduces and explores advanced ERC, highlighting its differences from traditional ERC and discussing how…

This article introduces and explores advanced ERC, highlighting its differences from traditional ERC and discussing how it can help create better circuit designs.

In this article, Western Digital's Ted Marena explores the reasons companies have and the process they go through when…

In this article, Western Digital's Ted Marena explores the reasons companies have and the process they go through when integrating the open process instruction set architecture RISC-V.

This article looks at the safety standard that governs ADAS features and the challenge in designing power monitoring…

This article looks at the safety standard that governs ADAS features and the challenge in designing power monitoring systems to comply with this standard while introducing an automotive power monitor that has been certified to meet this standard.

This article discusses technologies for memory-centric computing and introduces OmniXtend, a cache coherence protocol.

This article discusses technologies for memory-centric computing and introduces OmniXtend, a cache coherence protocol.

This article introduces the RISC-V-based SweRV core, which builds on the classic five-stage RISC-V pipeline and allows up…

This article introduces the RISC-V-based SweRV core, which builds on the classic five-stage RISC-V pipeline and allows up to two instructions per clock cycle.

This application note describes an SLG46140V design that implements a 16-bit up/down counter with quadrature encoder…

This application note describes an SLG46140V design that implements a 16-bit up/down counter with quadrature encoder inputs. The GreenPAK device relieves the host of real-time input requirements and allows for easy connection of multiple encoders.

This application note describes a simple hardware implementation of a 4-Mux LCD driver using time division multiplexing…

This application note describes a simple hardware implementation of a 4-Mux LCD driver using time division multiplexing techniques along with system monitoring using a GreenPAK IC.

In this article, we explain how the use of open-source functional simulators like Antmicro’s Renode can be an integral…

In this article, we explain how the use of open-source functional simulators like Antmicro’s Renode can be an integral part of hardware-software co-design efforts.

This design solution evaluates the accuracy of thermocouples used for high-temperature measurements as well as resistance…

This design solution evaluates the accuracy of thermocouples used for high-temperature measurements as well as resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) used for local cold-junction-compensation (CJC) points.

This article explores how RISC-V, combined with open-source collaboration and standards, is enabling innovation and…

This article explores how RISC-V, combined with open-source collaboration and standards, is enabling innovation and purpose-built technologies among software engineers, system architects, CTOs, and board designers. It also touches on the possible impact that RISC-V and open source trends could have on the future of data-centric application experiences.

In this article, the engineering team at Promwad examines hybrid memory cubes (HMCs), which can provide a 15-fold…

In this article, the engineering team at Promwad examines hybrid memory cubes (HMCs), which can provide a 15-fold increase in performance with up to a 70% energy savings per bit compared to DDR3 DRAM.

RISC-V is changing processor design through open source hardware. In this article, learn about some of the new uses for…

RISC-V is changing processor design through open source hardware. In this article, learn about some of the new uses for this technology.

This article shows how to implement an analog PID controller, including adjusting of the angular position of a DC motor…

This article shows how to implement an analog PID controller, including adjusting of the angular position of a DC motor shaft, editing the design to control its speed, and tuning PID parameters for reliable performance.

This article shows how to build a 12 V PC fan PWM controller with GreenPAK ICs.

This article shows how to build a 12 V PC fan PWM controller with GreenPAK ICs.

This article describes how to control a 3-phase brushless DC motor using a GreenPAK.

This article describes how to control a 3-phase brushless DC motor using a GreenPAK.

This app note implements a binary parity generator and checker with two data input variants, a parallel data input, and a…

This app note implements a binary parity generator and checker with two data input variants, a parallel data input, and a serial data input. It describes the implemented logic, GreenPAKs implementation, and the obtained results.

Historically, FPGAs have been challenging to work with. To combat that reputation, Xilinx developed programmable devices…

Historically, FPGAs have been challenging to work with. To combat that reputation, Xilinx developed programmable devices that simplify—and accelerate—the implementation of customized hardware development.

Quad flat no-lead and discrete (or dual) flat no-lead packages provide a welcome increase in component density on a PCB…

Quad flat no-lead and discrete (or dual) flat no-lead packages provide a welcome increase in component density on a PCB area by eliminating leads. However, the solder connection quality cannot be tested by automated optical inspection. This article explores solutions to this often costly problem.