Design

Models with discrete events can run over 100 times faster in MapleSim 4.5

With many new features, such as active device protection, channel oriented PLC design, point wiring and improvements in graphic functions, EPLAN Platform 2.0 ensures greater project reliability, functionality and speed. For this new release, more than 1,000 customer requirements were considered during development.

STMicroelectronics and Green Hills Software, Inc., has announced software development tools and operating system support for the STMicroelectronics SPEAr300 and SPEAr600 family of microprocessor units (MPUs). Green Hills Software’s INTEGRITY® real-time operating system (RTOS), which is designed for use in embedded systems that require maximum reliability and absolute security, is now available for the SPEAr300, SPEAr310, SPEAr320 and SPEAr600 devices.

Softcover has announced Version 8 of Scan2CAD, its popular, professional raster to vector converter which now integrates accurate and advanced, near-instant automatic conversions of vector PDF files into a DXF file format suitable for editing in AutoCAD and or any similar compatible PC CAD, CNC or GIS program.

Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), the leading provider of embedded virtualization software for mobile phones and broadband Internet devices, today introduced SecureIT Mobile, a software and services solution based on the company’s OKL4 Microvisor. The OK Labs solution enables mobile OEMs, mobile network operators (MNOs), integrators, and government contractors to build secure wireless communications devices from commercial off-the-shelf hardware and software.

The IGE+XAO Group announces new advanced functionalities for SEE Electrical V5R1, the Intuitive and Versatile CAD Software for all Electrical Design needs. SEE Electrical is the Group's package dedicated to the medium to low range of Electrical CAD software applications. It has become very popular worldwide, due to its three levels (Basic, Standard and Advanced) and its upgradeability which allows the software to evolve in line with customers requirements.

CCE, a leading engineering software and services provider announces a special 2-for-1 offer on all EnSuite licenses. All new EnSuite customers purchasing an annual subscription will receive the second one free, for use within the same company during the subscription period. This offer is valid until December 24, 2010.

New to Adept Scientific’s simulation product range is CircuitLogix from Logic Design Inc. CircuitLogix is a software program that converts your personal computer into a fully-functioning electronics laboratory with thousands of components and devices that are easily interconnected.

Multitest now offers Test Interface Simulation to optimize test interfaces. Signal Integrity Simulation is valuable in understanding the performance of the test interface. It is an important multi-purpose tool used for the continuous improvement of design standards, verification of existing designs and optimization of new designs. Signal Integrity Simulation provides cost-efficient PCB layouts and ensures optimum overall test interfaces. Depending on the need, dedicated simulations may be applied to guarantee the best performance at a low cost.

The COSCOM KPI (Key Performance Indicator) module is designed as a Web application to give users location-independent access to corporate data and analyses at all times. Online visualisation provides real-time information on the progress of the process. This allows optimisation and organisational measures to be initiated while the process is still underway.