System on a chip

Ambarella Expands Security AI Vision SoC Portfolio With Two New Families; Doubles Resolution to 32MP30 for 4K Multi-Imager Cameras With Advanced AI

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA), an AI vision silicon company, today announced the expansion of its AI vision SoC portfolio with the new CV5S and CV52S security families.

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  • Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA), an AI vision silicon company, today announced the expansion of its AI vision SoC portfolio with the new CV5S and CV52S security families.
  • Based on the CVflow architecture and advanced 5nm process technology, the new SoCs support simultaneous 4K encoding and advanced AI processing in a single low-power design, which provides industry-leading edge AI SoC performance per watt.
  • Our new CV5S and CV52S security AI vision SoC families respectively support 4K multi-imager or high-frame-rate 4K single-imager designs with high performance edge AI processing, allowing the development of cameras that do not need to compromise between image resolution and AI processing accuracy.
  • In addition to security, there are many other AIoT applications that can take advantage of the high resolution and advanced AI processing provided by these new SoC families.

StarFive Adopts Valtrix STING for Verification of Next-generation RISC-V Processors

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Computing, Computer engineering, Technology, Instruction set architectures, Microcontrollers, RISC-V, Reduced instruction set computer, System on a chip, Verification, E, Functional verification

BANGALORE, India, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Valtrix Systems , provider of design verification products for building functionally correct CPU and system-on-chip implementations, announced today that StarFive , a leading provider of RISC-V processors, platforms and solutions in China, has licensed STING for verification of the next generation of RISC-V processors.

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  • BANGALORE, India, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Valtrix Systems , provider of design verification products for building functionally correct CPU and system-on-chip implementations, announced today that StarFive , a leading provider of RISC-V processors, platforms and solutions in China, has licensed STING for verification of the next generation of RISC-V processors.
  • STING, a design verification product from Valtrix, uses software-driven methodology to check the functional correctness and architectural compliance of RISC-V implementations.
  • Its design verification tool STING features a highly flexible stimulus development framework and a large library of test stimulus.
  • For more information on Valtrix's design verification technology and products, visit: https://www.valtrix.in
    STING, the flagship product of Valtrix, is a commerically supported design verification tool for RISC-V based implementations.

StarFive Adopts Valtrix STING for Verification of Next-generation RISC-V Processors

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Computing, Computer engineering, Technology, Instruction set architectures, Microcontrollers, RISC-V, Reduced instruction set computer, System on a chip, Verification, E, Functional verification

BANGALORE, India, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Valtrix Systems , provider of design verification products for building functionally correct CPU and system-on-chip implementations, announced today that StarFive , a leading provider of RISC-V processors, platforms and solutions in China, has licensed STING for verification of the next generation of RISC-V processors.

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  • BANGALORE, India, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Valtrix Systems , provider of design verification products for building functionally correct CPU and system-on-chip implementations, announced today that StarFive , a leading provider of RISC-V processors, platforms and solutions in China, has licensed STING for verification of the next generation of RISC-V processors.
  • STING, a design verification product from Valtrix, uses software-driven methodology to check the functional correctness and architectural compliance of RISC-V implementations.
  • Its design verification tool STING features a highly flexible stimulus development framework and a large library of test stimulus.
  • For more information on Valtrix's design verification technology and products, visit: https://www.valtrix.in
    STING, the flagship product of Valtrix, is a commerically supported design verification tool for RISC-V based implementations.

Elliptic Labs Announces Launch of First Smartphone Design Win With HONOR Smartphone, the HONOR 50 SE

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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Elliptic Labs (EuroNext Growth: ELABS.OL ), a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors, and HONOR, a global provider of smart devices, are announcing the launch of Elliptics AI Virtual Proximity Sensor INNER BEAUTY on HONORs latest smartphone HONOR 50 SE.

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  • Elliptic Labs (EuroNext Growth: ELABS.OL ), a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors, and HONOR, a global provider of smart devices, are announcing the launch of Elliptics AI Virtual Proximity Sensor INNER BEAUTY on HONORs latest smartphone HONOR 50 SE.
  • This is the first collaboration between Elliptic Labs and HONOR.
  • The HONOR 50 SE smartphone, utilizing Mediateks Dimensity 900 5G platform , is the latest mid-tier smartphone entry from HONOR that will ship by the end of June 2021.
  • Elliptic Labs had announced the contract win for this design win previously and is making details available today.

InvenSense Barometric Sensor First to Achieve NextNav Certified Status

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNav, the leader in 3D geolocation, today announced that the ICP-10111 barometric sensor from InvenSense, a TDK group company, is the first to achieve NextNav Certified status.

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  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNav, the leader in 3D geolocation, today announced that the ICP-10111 barometric sensor from InvenSense, a TDK group company, is the first to achieve NextNav Certified status.
  • The NextNav Certified process independently verifies the InvenSense sensor accuracy measurements, providing strong performance assurance for hardware manufacturers utilizing the certified components.
  • Over the certification program, the InvenSense ICP-10111 was subjected to a rigorous testing regiment jointly designed by InvenSense and NextNav engineers.
  • The ICP-10111 sensor is the first of many SmartPressure models that InvenSense intends to run through the NextNav Certified program.

Advantest Developing Innovative Methodologies for High-Speed Scan and Software-Based Functional Testing

Technology, Science and technology, Computing, Software testing, Electronic design, Synopsys, Automatic test equipment, Integrated circuit, System on a chip, Test automation

The new methodologies also will be used to perform system-level-type functional testing of the complex interactions among numerous cores within system-on-chip (SoC) devices, including the communication to an external host.

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  • The new methodologies also will be used to perform system-level-type functional testing of the complex interactions among numerous cores within system-on-chip (SoC) devices, including the communication to an external host.
  • This will add to structural test coverage and facilitate the correlation between automated test equipment (ATE) and system-level testing (SLT).
  • Together, these innovations will help bring software-based functional testing into the production environment, where potential defects can be identified earlier during wafer-sort and packaged-device testing.
  • Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day.

Digi Expands its SOM Portfolio with the Introduction of Digi ConnectCore 8M Mini

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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Digi ConnectCore 8M Mini is a highly integrated and cost-effective SOM platform based on the NXP i.MX 8M Mini applications processor.

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  • Digi ConnectCore 8M Mini is a highly integrated and cost-effective SOM platform based on the NXP i.MX 8M Mini applications processor.
  • Digi is excited to be expanding the Digi ConnectCore family of products," said Steve Ericson, General Manager, OEM Solutions at Digi International.
  • The Digi ConnectCore 8M Mini SOM extends that commitment and delivers increased capability while lowering the total cost of ownership.
  • Initial Digi ConnectCore 8M Mini development kits and software will be available through global distribution partners June 15, 2021.

Strategy Analytics: Qualcomm and MediaTek Gained Share at the Expense of HiSilicon in Smartphone Apps Processors

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Semiconductor, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Internet, Hardware, Electronic design automation, Consumer electronics, Technology, Computing, Fabless semiconductor companies, Companies, Smartphones, System on a chip, ARM architecture, MediaTek, Qualcomm, HiSilicon, Smartphone, Samsung Electronics

Strategy Analytics' research report " Smartphone Apps Processor Market Share Tracker Q1 2021: Qualcomm and MediaTek Capitalise on HiSilicon's Challenges " estimates that Qualcomm, MediaTek, Apple, Samsung LSI and HiSilicon captured the top-five revenue share rankings in the smartphone applications processor (AP) market in Q1 2021.

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  • Strategy Analytics' research report " Smartphone Apps Processor Market Share Tracker Q1 2021: Qualcomm and MediaTek Capitalise on HiSilicon's Challenges " estimates that Qualcomm, MediaTek, Apple, Samsung LSI and HiSilicon captured the top-five revenue share rankings in the smartphone applications processor (AP) market in Q1 2021.
  • Qualcomm led the smartphone AP market with a 40 percent revenue share, followed by MediaTek with 26 percent and Apple with 20 percent.
  • Both Qualcomm and MediaTek made the most of HiSilicon's forced exit from the smartphone AP market due to trade restrictions.
  • Both companies enjoyed a double-digit shipment growth in Q1 2021 and gained market share with their 4G and 5G APs.

Kandou Unveils First Device in USB-C Multiprotocol Retimer Product Family for USB4

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Technology, Science and technology, Computing, USB4, Computer buses, USB, Hardware acceleration, System on a chip, Integrated circuit

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandou today unveiled the first product from the Matterhorn family of USB-C multiprotocol retimer solutions with USB4 support and the only commercially available USB4 retimer to work across all system-on-chip (SoC) platforms.

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  • LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandou today unveiled the first product from the Matterhorn family of USB-C multiprotocol retimer solutions with USB4 support and the only commercially available USB4 retimer to work across all system-on-chip (SoC) platforms.
  • Production silicon samples are available for KB8001, the first in the Matterhorn family of versatile retimers for host and device applications.
  • It supports long reach with no compromise on signal integrity to give system designers more flexibility in system development and USB4 implementation.
  • Kandou is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with offices in Europe, North America and Asia.

Rich Geruson, NexOptic Chairman, Announces Aliis Showcased at Qualcomm’s 5G Summit

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Qualcomm, Computing, Technology, ARM architecture, Gesture recognition, Qualcomm Snapdragon, System on a chip, Embedded systems

As a Qualcomm Advantage Network member, NexOptics Aliis is integrated onto Snapdragon platforms.

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  • As a Qualcomm Advantage Network member, NexOptics Aliis is integrated onto Snapdragon platforms.
  • The Snapdragon 778G chipset includes Qualcomms cutting-edge 6th Gen Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence Engine that delivers ultra-fast responses and faster data transfer between cores, all while maintaining extremely low power consumption.
  • View the NexOptic Aliis low-light enhancement demo and learn more about the Snapdragon 778G chipset at the Qualcomm 5G Summit 2021 event page.
  • What You Need to Know About ALIIS and NexOptic Technology Corp.
    NexOptic is an innovative imaging AI company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with operations in Seoul, South Korea, offering a world-leading AI suite for imaging known as ALIIS (All Light Intelligent Imaging Solutions).