What is CAD (Computer-Aided Design)?
| CAD electronic design automation (EDA) of projects that were previously under manual methods considered to be drafting functions. It typically refers to PCB layout, wire harness design or mechanical design. |
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| 2005-06-13 | VIA integrates Sandwork debugging tools into IC design flow The analog and mixed-signal debugging tools from Sandwork Design Inc. have been incorporated into the IC design flow of Taiwan-based VIA Technologies Inc. |
| 2004-07-28 | VIA highlights design challenges at 90nm The escalating design costs and complexities have been the greatest challenges for the small and medium sized IC design houses when migrating to deep submicron technologies. |
| 2004-07-28 | VIA highlights design challenges at 90nm The escalating design costs and complexities have been the greatest challenges for the small and medium sized IC design houses when migrating to deep submicron technologies. |
| 2003-03-07 | VIA enhances wireless design capabilities with new acquisition VIA Technologies Inc. has acquired a wireless applications design center co-established with Swedish microelectronics institute Acreo in 2001. |
| 2002-05-24 | VIA adopts Avant! Star-SimXT for SoC design verification VIA Technologies Inc., a developer of PC core logic chipsets, microprocessors, multimedia and communications chips, has selected Avant! Corp.'s Star-SimXT simulator for sign-off verification of its SoC designs. |
| 2011-09-30 | VGA modules simplify design time, save PCB space Avago has announced a new set of VGA modules that can simplify design time and save PCB space. |
| 2002-10-01 | Verplex: Solutions for correct RTL design implementation Taiwan started promoting electronics in the 1980s as part of its key economic development initiatives. |
| 2004-07-22 | VeriSilicon, Magma to provide design libraries The semiconductor IP products of VeriSilicon Holdings Co. Ltd such as logic, I/O cells and memories are supporting Magma Design Automation Inc.'s IC design products Blast Create, Blast Fusion, Blast Rail, Blast Noise and Blast Power. |
| 2002-07-16 | Verification reuse ensures predictable design Find out ways to make verification efforts reusable using the National Semiconductor Geode GX2 system so that integration stages become predictable instead of schedule black holes. |
| 2010-05-14 | Verification platform suits algorithm design, LSI testing Xilinx K.K. and Hitachi Information & Communication Engineering Ltd have released the LogicBench system-level design verification platform that uses Xilinx Virtex-6 LX760 FPGA. |
| 2012-04-20 | Verification platform geared for SoC, FPGA design Mentor Graphics' Questa 10.1 release claims to increase productivity with regard to verification and boasts enhanced support of the Universal Verification Methodology. |
| 2011-02-07 | Verification design flow connects third-party PCB tools AWR has released an ODB++ PCB layout verification design flow for connecting third-party tools with its software solutions. |
| 2005-05-11 | Verific Design licenses HDL component software to Calypto Calypto Design Systems Inc. has licensed Verific Design Automation's hardware description language (HDL) component software. |
| 2006-02-01 | Vendor sees ESL design taking hold Adoption of ESL design methodology in North America has accelerated in recent months. Japan remains strongest in ESL because designers in Japan had a head start, showing interest in ESL the earliest. |
| 2002-02-20 | VCX, Chartered team to streamline mixed-signal SoC design process Silicon foundry Chartered Semiconductor Mfg and Virtual Component Exchange have entered into an agreement that designates Chartered as a preferred mixed-signal foundry for VCX partners. |
| 2004-12-02 | VCO inductor and external loop filter design guidelines for the AT86RF401X This app note explains the process of implementing a design using the AT86RF401X (RF wireless microtransmitter) |
| 2013-02-18 | Varitronix injects $25m into LCD design, development line Varitronix recently announced a $25 million investment into a new LCD manufacturing facility that will support design and development, display cell production and LCD module assembly. |
| 2003-05-29 | Varistor Design Examples This application note serves as a guide in selecting a varistor by describing common application examples, and illustrating the solution process to determine the appropriate varistor. |
| 2013-04-19 | Variability, reliability interplay damaging to SRAM design A study by GSS describes the development of a unique simulation framework and a set of validated tools that could greatly enhance design and yield predictions in advanced technologies. |
| 2006-11-16 | Valor eases design with collaborative tool vShare will provide a centralized, scalable platform with secure access to DFM-related design information, including design reviews, design changes and manufacturing sign-off. |
| 2001-07-16 | Validate EMC design rules with 3D simulation This article provides an overview of EMC- and 3D-analysis tool capabilities that can enhance an your design's performance. |
| 2009-05-12 | Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) reference design for automotive applications This application note describes a vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) and some ideal applications for the technology. The reference design shows how to use a MAX15005 power-supply controller in a flyback topology to obtain multiple output voltages for a vacuum fluorescent display. |
| 2005-02-08 | V6 automation tools speed SoC, embedded system design Tensilica announced its V6 suite of automation tools, which significantly speed the design of major blocks in SoC design. |
| 1999-10-19 | V5 access network interface design using MT9075 This application note discusses the use of the V5 interface to either the Access Network or the Local Exchange to enable a network operator to use the access equipment from any vendor conforming the V5 interface specifications. |
| 2002-12-03 | Utilizing the PDSP16256 filter design program This article describes a way to use the filter design program for externally cascaded filters up to 128 taps long. |
| 2005-06-10 | Using the UCC3580-1 controller for highlyefficient 3.3V/100W isolated supply design This app note demonstrates the bulk power conversion in telecom systems. |
| 2001-04-26 | Using the resolve optimizer with RF simulations in the Affirma analog design environment This application note describes how to use the Resolve Optimizer with SpectreRF to optimize Noise Figure and Conversion Gain of a mixer circuit. |
| 2009-02-20 | Using the RC5051 for a Katmai motherboard design Selecting the proper set of components for a Katmai power supply based on the RC5051 requires detailed understanding of both the specs and the IC. This application note helps you select components that will minimize total cost and ensure that the power still meets all the specification requirements under worst case. |
| 2009-01-27 | Using the design security feature in Stratix III devices As FPGAs start to play a role in larger and more critical system components, it is ever more important to protect the designs from unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, and tampering. |
| 2010-01-04 | Using the design security feature in Cyclone III LS devices This application note describes the design security feature in Cyclone III LS FPGA devices. |
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