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Andes Announces the N25F-SE Processor, the World First RISC-V CPU IP with ISO 26262 Full Compliance

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Monday, October 17, 2022

ISO 26262 defines functional safety as the absence of unreasonable risk due to hazards caused by malfunctioning behavior of electrical/electronic systems.

Key Points: 
  • ISO 26262 defines functional safety as the absence of unreasonable risk due to hazards caused by malfunctioning behavior of electrical/electronic systems.
  • Either to incorporate new electronic systems on board, or to upgrade existing ones without ISO 26262 compliance, the N25F-SE is well suited for the wide range of applications requiring ASIL B compliance.
  • Cidana offers the optimized LC3+ codec and makes it available on Andes ISO 26262 compliance platform.
  • We are glad to learn that Andes N25F-SE has been certified for full ISO 26262 compliance, said Rafael Taubinger, Sr.

Silicon Creations’ Engineering Team Completes Training for Automotive Quality Certification

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

This engineering certification will enhance the companys support of automotive customers and augment previously certified engineering staff.

Key Points: 
  • This engineering certification will enhance the companys support of automotive customers and augment previously certified engineering staff.
  • As such, Silicon Creations IP can be used in a multitude of automotive ICs at any designated ASIL level.
  • Silicon Creations is committed to develop and deliver high-quality silicon IP that enables designers to reduce risk for their system-on-chip (SoC) designs, said Randy Caplan, co-founder, and executive VP at Silicon Creations.
  • All references to Silicon Creations trademarks are the property of Silicon Creations, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Andes Technology Is the First RISC-V Vendor to Accomplish ISO 26262 Functional Safety ASIL D Development Process Certification with SGS-TÜV Saar

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

According to the official records, Andes is the first RISC-V processor IP vendor to get process certifications for both Hardware (ISO 26262-5) and Software (ISO 26262-6) in December 2020.

Key Points: 
  • According to the official records, Andes is the first RISC-V processor IP vendor to get process certifications for both Hardware (ISO 26262-5) and Software (ISO 26262-6) in December 2020.
  • Andes Technology is among the best-in-class companies that SGS-TUV Saar ever certified for ISO 26262, said Jack Kuo, Director of Connectivity and Products Division at SGS Taiwan.
  • Even before ISO 26262 certification, Andes already has a solid quality system for these development processes.
  • We conducted numerous thorough reviews and found Andes Technology has internalized and followed the requirements for systematic functional safety developments.

Canadian Housing Starts Continued to Trend Higher in June

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Friday, July 16, 2021

This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts.

Key Points: 
  • This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts.
  • "The six-month trend in housing starts remained elevated in June, despite recent moderation in single-detached starts from the highs recorded in the first quarter of 2021," said Bob Dugan, CMHC's chief economist.
  • "In June, lower single-detached SAAR starts offset a slight increase in multi-family SAAR starts in Canada's urban areas, leading to a decline in overall SAAR starts for the month.
  • As Canada's authority on housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers objective housing research and information to Canadian governments, consumers and the housing industry.

As Memorial Day Approaches, Tight Vehicle Inventory Slows Auto Sales

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Sales are expected to finish at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.5 million, with sales volume at 1.54 million.

Key Points: 
  • Sales are expected to finish at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.5 million, with sales volume at 1.54 million.
  • The first four months of 2021 have delivered a surprisingly strong light-vehicle market, with a sales pace close to 17.3 million through April.
  • Cox Automotive is expecting the tight inventory situation to remain throughout the summer and possibly for the rest of 2021.
  • Given the low supply and strong demand in the market today, buyers will find fewer "good deals" this Memorial Day weekend.

Canadian housing starts remained elevated in April

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Monday, May 17, 2021

This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts.\n"The national trend in housing starts remained elevated in April, despite a decline in the level of monthly SAAR starts from the record high set in March," said Bob Dugan, CMHC\'s chief economist.

Key Points: 
  • This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts.\n"The national trend in housing starts remained elevated in April, despite a decline in the level of monthly SAAR starts from the record high set in March," said Bob Dugan, CMHC\'s chief economist.
  • "\nCMHC uses the trend measure as a complement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts to account for considerable swings in monthly estimates and obtain a more complete picture of Canada\'s housing market.
  • Multiple urban starts decreased by 22.8% to 251,504 units in April while single-detached urban starts decreased a slight 0.1% to 78,918 units.\nRural starts were estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 17,127 units.\nMonthly Housing Starts and Other Construction Data are accessible in English and French on our website and the CMHC Housing Market Information Portal .
  • We will release the May 2021 data on June 15 at 8:15 AM ET.\nAs Canada\'s authority on housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers objective housing research and information to Canadian governments, consumers and the housing industry.\n'

TrueCar Forecasts Total New Vehicle Sales up 97% for April 2021 Compared to Prior Year When Sales Bottomed Out Due to the Pandemic

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

b'SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueCar, Inc .

Key Points: 
  • b'SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueCar, Inc .
  • (NASDAQ: TRUE), the most efficient and transparent online destination to find a car, forecaststotal new vehicle sales will reach 1,402,135units inApril 2021, up 97% from a year ago and down 12.6% from March 2021, when adjusted for the same number of selling days.
  • This month\'s seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for total light vehicle sales is an estimated 17.1 million, bouncing back from 8.7 million SAAR in April 2020.
  • And as used vehicle prices continue to rise and the gap between new and used vehicles continues to narrow, consumers should consider cross-shopping new and used to get the best value.

Cox Automotive March Forecast: U.S. Auto Sales Pick Up Pace Heading Into Spring

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Friday, March 26, 2021

The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of sales this month is forecast by Cox Automotive to hit 16.5 million, up from February's 15.7 million pace and well above last March's dismal 11.4 million level.

Key Points: 
  • The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of sales this month is forecast by Cox Automotive to hit 16.5 million, up from February's 15.7 million pace and well above last March's dismal 11.4 million level.
  • The Cox Automotive March forecast calls for U.S. auto sales to pick up pace heading into spring.
  • Sales volume is forecast to increase nearly 50% over last March and reach 1.48 million units.
  • The sales pace should improve this month after being hampered by winter storms that disrupted much of the country in February.

Canadian housing starts trended higher in November

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts.

Key Points: 
  • This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts.
  • "Multi-family SAAR starts partly rebounded in November from two consecutive declines, offsetting a decline in single-detached SAAR starts and driving the overall trend higher.
  • Monthly Housing Starts and Other Construction Data are accessible in English and French on our website and the CMHC Housing Market Information Portal .
  • As Canada's authority on housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers objective housing research and information to Canadian governments, consumers and the housing industry.

Home values rising faster than at any time since 2005

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Friday, November 20, 2020

Rent appreciation, meanwhile, is steaming ahead in many Midwest and Sun Belt cities while declining in major coastal metros.

Key Points: 
  • Rent appreciation, meanwhile, is steaming ahead in many Midwest and Sun Belt cities while declining in major coastal metros.
  • October's seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of home sales was 6.85 million, according to the National Association of Realtors, which was the strongest pace since 2005.
  • It is forecasted to average 6.42 million through September 2021, which would mark the strongest year for home sales since 2006.
  • Home value growth accelerated from 0.9% month over month growth in September to 1% in October, the fastest rate in 15 years.