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SoC and IP: Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) RTOS on Xtensa Multicore

Nayan Gaywala

An increasing number of multi-threaded embedded applications want to leverage multicore designs. Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) RTOS provides automatic load balancing of multiple threads in a multicore environment. Also, numerous legacy multi-threaded embedded applications are deployed on a single-core RTOS that customers want to move to a multicore environment. For these reasons, application developers often need an…
- 29 Jan 2025
Analog/Custom Design: The Year That Was: Knowledge Booster Training Bytes Blog and Video Highlights from 2024

Parula

This blog takes us back into 2024 and highlights our new blogs, trainings and training bytes throughout the year. It also mention the new created digital badges and the trainings that were updated to the next version and amongst others our “Accelerated Learning” training option.
- 29 Jan 2025
Analog/Custom Design: Virtuoso Studio IC23.1 ISR12 Now Available

Virtuoso Release Team

Virtuoso Studio IC23.1 ISR12 production release is now available for download.
- 29 Jan 2025
Digital Design: Need to Reconfigure Your SoC to Meet Functional Safety Standards?

FormerMember

The ISO 26262 standard provides functional safety guidance for semiconductors used in the automotive industry based on the foundational IEC 61508 standard. The Cadence Midas Safety Platform exchanges safety-related information across Cadence tools for a detailed safety analysis and generates a configuration database for your design. The semiconductor vendor does the safety analysis of the fully featured SoC and creates…
- 28 Jan 2025
Life at Cadence: Cadence Ireland Sponsors Fahy Rovers Girls Soccer Team

Suzanne Cawley

Recently, Cadence Ireland sponsored training tops for a local girls' soccer team, Fahy Rovers. Read on to learn more about how the sponsorship idea came about and why this team deserved it!
- 28 Jan 2025
System, PCB, & Package Design : Exploring Themes in OrCAD X Capture

Jasmine

The dark theme turns many user interface elements of your application dark and reduces the amount of light emitted from screens. Given that we spend about one-third of our day in front of laptop screens, the dark theme makes it easier on your eyes. S...
- 28 Jan 2025
Digital Design: Digital Design Highlights - New Training Releases, Blogs, Videos and Digital Badges in 2024

ulrike

With another year gone, we look back at our most popular blogs from the year and provide a summary of everything else that occurred in the education sector.

In 2024, we published 28 more training blogs around Digital Design and Signoff and proudly presented 1 new webinar, if you missed it you can find the recording and all future webinars we have planned here.

Some of Our Most Viewed Blogs

Many thanks to all the coworkers…
- 28 Jan 2025
Analog/Custom Design: Broadcom Applies Spectre FMC for Timing Variation Analysis

Vinod Khera

Process variations and device mismatches profoundly affect the latest ultra-small geometrical processes. Complexity creates additional factors that impact device manufacturing variability, which in turn impact overall yield. Monte Carlo (MC) s...
- 27 Jan 2025
Corporate News: Semidynamics – Customizable RISC-V Technology for the Next Five AI Revolutions

Tanushri Shah

It takes about three years to design a chip. At the same time, there’s a revolution in AI happening every six months. By the time that chip has been designed, five AI revolutions will have taken place. Five AI revolutions from now, will your te...
- 23 Jan 2025
System, PCB, & Package Design : Join Cadence at DesignCon 2025 – Accelerate System Design with Cadence.AI

NaomiM

Are you ready to simplify your workflows, tackle your design challenges with confidence, and push your projects to new heights? DesignCon 2025 is right around the corner. Join us on January 28-30 in Santa Clara, California, for our DesignCon educational sessions, panels, and booth activities.

Stop by Booth 827 for a cup of coffee and discover how Cadence can help you accelerate your PCB and advanced IC packaging design…
- 23 Jan 2025
Computational Fluid Dynamics: Women in CFD with Marina Ntipteni

Veena Parthan

In this edition of the Women in CFD series, we have the pleasure of featuring Marina Ntipteni, a seasoned developer and Manager at Cadence (formerly Beta CAE). Marina’s journey serves as a compelling example of how pursuing a career that blends various fields can lead to success.
- 22 Jan 2025
System, PCB, & Package Design : Designing High-Performance Sensor Packages to Ensure Optimized Performance

Vinod Khera

In an era where technology and connectivity reign supreme, electronic, and mechanical design fusion is revolutionizing the user experience. Gone are the days when components could be developed in isolation; the demand for innovative, interconn...
- 22 Jan 2025
Computational Fluid Dynamics: Modeling Lift Prediction in High-Lift Aircraft Configurations

Veena Parthan

A noteworthy case study on the Common Research Model high lift (CRM-HL) configuration showcases how RANS turbulence modeling in Fidelity CFD supports simulating multiple aircraft designs with faster turnaround time and assists manufacturers in achieving certification.
- 20 Jan 2025
Verification: Cadence Announces Industry's First Verification IP for Embedded USB2v2 (eUSB2v2)

Sanjeet Kumar

USB Promoter Group has released the eUSB2® Version 2.0 specification (eUSB2v2) in August 2024, which is developed to deliver a scalable I/O technology, specifically designed for inside-the-box (embedded) USB applications, optimizing for performance, power, and cost.

As per the new specification, eUSB2v2 compliant designs will support up to 4.8Gbps bandwidth in both directions when operating in symmetric operation…
- 17 Jan 2025
System, PCB, & Package Design : Machine Learning Is Revolutionizing IBIS-AMI Optimization in High-Speed Design

MSATeam

The complexity of IBIS-AMI models used in simulating serial links has increased to keep pace with serial link speeds. In the past, an exhaustive search method was used to find the best set of parameters for a given channel. As the number of model parameters and ranges has increased, this approach has quickly become computationally expensive, even with parallel execution. To check as many channels as possible, a better…
- 16 Jan 2025
System, PCB, & Package Design : BoardSurfers: How Many Test Points are Enough for Effective In-Circuit Testing?

John T

Many PCB engineers have nightmares about retrofitting test point pads into their perfectly arranged designs following a final review with senior experts. When I started my journey in PCB design many years ago, the internal design rules document state...
- 16 Jan 2025
Verification: AMBA LTI Verification IP for Arm System MMU

Ravi Vora

The AMBA LTI (Local Translation Interface) defines the point-to-point protocol between an I/O device and the TLBU (Translation Buffer Unit) of an Arm System Memory Management (SMMU). The LTI protocol is used by systems built based on the Arm System SMMUv3 architecture specification.

The LTI protocol defines three different channels to request a translation for each transaction coming from an I/O Device. Additionally,…
- 15 Jan 2025
Digital Design: The Quantum Leap: Equal1 Leverages Cadence Tools for QSoC Design

Vinod Khera

In today's fast-paced world, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving skyrocketing expectations for high-performance computing (HPC). To address the expectations, we must overcome complex technical challenges and design and deliver th...
- 15 Jan 2025
Verification: Understanding Extended Metadata in CXL 3.1: What It Means for Your Systems

Rajneesh Chauhan

As technology continues to advance, so do the ways we connect and manage memory and devices in our computing systems. The latest version of Compute Express Link (CXL) 3.1 introduces a feature known as extended metadata. This feature brings significant improvements to how memory transactions are handled, leading to better performance and efficiency. Let's break down what extended metadata is, why it's important, and how…
- 14 Jan 2025
Data Center: Is Liquid Cooling the Future of Your Data Center?

Veena Parthan

Data centers are increasingly facing challenges due to rising energy costs and the complexities of obtaining necessary approvals. To address these issues, liquid cooling technology emerges as a viable solution, particularly catering to the demands of high-density computing.
- 13 Jan 2025
Corporate News: Embarking on the Future of Automotive: A Webinar Series Not to Be Missed

Corporate

The automotive industry is fast-moving, with advancements in autonomous and electric vehicles steering us toward a not-so-distant future. To navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, understanding the latest trends and tools has never been more cruci...
- 10 Jan 2025
Analog/Custom Design: Boosting Layout Productivity: Unlocking the Power of Virtuoso Studio Features

rbaby

In this Knowledge Booster blog, you will explore how to do layout design tasks using the latest features available in the Virtuoso Studio platform.
- 9 Jan 2025
SoC and IP: eUSB2 Version 2 with 4.8Gbps and the Use Cases: A Comprehensive Overview

DavidShin

When developing system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, the key features often minimize size, maximize performance, and achieve low power consumption while decreasing costs. These requirements are true for most industries, including AI-powered consumer devices, energy-intensive data centers, cloud-based enterprise systems, and smart autonomous vehicles. To meet these stringent requirements, selecting the right interface IP under…
- 9 Jan 2025
Corporate News: Cadence Nominated for the 3InCites "Best Place to Work 2025" Award

Corporate

Cadence has been nominated for the 3DInCites "Best Place to Work" award for 2025! This recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to creating an empowering workplace that inspires our employees to deliver their best, support their growt...
- 8 Jan 2025
Corporate News: Moving Beyond Silicon

Reela Samuel

Technology has come a long way, shaping our lives with incredible precision and efficiency. Every gadget, from smartphones to electric vehicles, carries the beating heart of silicon—a material that has been the backbone of modern electronics f...
- 8 Jan 2025

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