Mutation testing checks the quality of your test cases. Automated mutation testing is the most important new functionality in the new main version V4.3 of TESSY, the tool for automated unit / module and integration testing of embedded software.
What is the purpose of such code mutations and how does mutation testing...
Published: Mar 02, 2021
With increasingly sophisticated Smartphones and mobile devices offering more features and un-tethered instant access to data, news and entertainment, consumers are spending more time using their devices. Users are demanding faster connectivity, multi-core Ghz+ application processors and HD resolution touch screens, while...
Published: Jul 20, 2018
Viking Technology manufactures DRAM modules for OEMs in Enterprise, Telecommunications and Industrial markets. It offers Full DRAM technology portfolio from DDR4 to Legacy DDR1. Viking’s modules follow JEDEC standard and range from Standard Form Factors to the most comprehensive small form-factor and Specialty custom...
Published: Jul 17, 2018
The present paper describes the operation of a small-scale VIDA heat transfer cell for cooling desktop microprocessors with particular emphasis on its operating characteristics and cooling capabilities. The effects of internal flow regulation and of geometry and surface characteristics of the heated surface on the cell...
Published: Jul 20, 2018
In some cases, mobile Application Processors (AP) may not have enough interfaces to support the number of image sensor inputs required for a particular application. In other cases, the processing latency between image sensors and imaging data may be too large. The Lattice Semiconductor Dual MIPI CSI-2 to Single MIPI CSI-2...
Published: Jul 19, 2018
Although not part of the PCI Express spec, nontransparent bridging is completely consistent with it and can support multiprocessor systems with only minimal software initialization efforts.
For PCI Express technology to realize its full potential as the interconnect solution for chip-to-chip and backplane switching...
Published: Jul 17, 2018
Trimming potentiometers or “trimmers” are mechanically adjustable resistors utilized in electronic circuits to balance out component tolerances, and to adjust the behavior of the circuit. Bourns now offers a trimmer that can be adjusted to a more precise linear output and lower Contact Resistance Variation...
Published: Jul 17, 2018
The realities of finite petroleum resources and growing global energy needs along with the confidence that we are indeed experiencing global warming caused by burning fossil fuels have awakened governments and the media to “green” concerns. Both organizations and individuals have started to pay attention to...
Published: Jul 20, 2018
This paper describes a new two-phase cooling heat transfer cell based on a submerged vibration-induced bubble ejection process in which small vapor bubbles attached to a solid surface are dislodged and propelled into the cooler bulk liquid. This ejection technique involves forcibly removing the attached vapor bubbles with...
Published: Jul 20, 2018
Heat Sinks are required to insure the proper operation and long term reliability of Solid State Relays because they provide a means to dissipate the power that is normally developed by the SSR into the surrounding ambient air and maintain a safe operating temperature.
This paper discusses “Why Heat Sinks...
Published: Jul 25, 2018
Whether they be CPUs, micromicroprocessors or microcontrollers, microprocessors are an indispensable component in modern electronic system design. However, using mid-range microprocessors can cause some problems.
These challenges can easily be overcome with the use of FPGAs (field programmable gate arrays),...
Published: Jul 19, 2018
Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) have gained much attention and widespread application in the end market. This document outlines the requirements for FPGA power supply and related issues.
It will also discuss the latest digital power module from Renesas, which can be used as a power supply solution for FPGA...
Published: Jul 17, 2018
The Sine Amplitude Converter topology is the dynamic, high- performance engine at the heart of Vicor's new VI Brick Bus Converter products.
This whitepaper will discuss the operation of the SAC topology and present a market specific example of the effectiveness and benefits of the Vicor's Sine Amplitude...
Published: Jul 25, 2018
For over three decades, power management efficiency and cost showed steady improvement as innovations in power MOSFET structures, technology, and circuit topologies paced the growing need for electrical power in our daily lives. In the new millennium, however, the rate of improvement slowed as the silicon power MOSFET...
Published: Jul 24, 2018