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In the realm of semiconductor IP, Timer and Watchdog IPs play a pivotal role in maintaining the synchronization and fault tolerance of a wide range of embedded systems. Timer modules are essential components used to measure elapsed time intervals, generate periodic interrupts, and manage cycle counting processes within digital devices. These IPs are crucial in applications where precise timing and execution are paramount, such as in real-time operating systems, multimedia processing, and communication devices.
On the other hand, the Watchdog IPs serve as a safety mechanism to ensure system reliability by detecting anomalies and preventing system failures. Typically implemented as a timer that resets the system if not periodically restarted, they are especially valuable in environments where critical operations need continuity, such as in automotive, industrial controls, and consumer electronics. By resetting the system or initiating corrective actions, Watchdog IPs help prevent data corruption and minimize downtime.
Together, Timer and Watchdog semiconductor IPs are indispensable in crafting robust embedded solutions that require seamless integration of timing functions and safety features. For developers and system architects, choosing the right IP offering involves considering factors such as power efficiency, precision, and configurability to meet specific application requirements.
In our Silicon Hub catalog, the Timer/Watchdog category encompasses a diverse set of offerings ranging from simple interval timers to complex multiplatform watchdogs and timer modules. Each IP comes equipped with detailed specifications to meet the stringent demands of modern electronics, ensuring reliability, precision, and adaptability across various applications. The IPs in this category are designed to be seamlessly integrated into your projects, enhancing functionality and safety while optimizing performance.
The AHB-Lite Timer from Roa Logic offers a robust timing solution compliant with the RISC-V Privileged 1.9.1 specification. This timer module provides essential timing functions within an embedded system, enabling precise control of tasks and schedule operations based on time criteria. Particularly suited to embedded applications, the AHB-Lite Timer ensures accurate timekeeping and scheduling capabilities. It is designed to deliver dependable performance over varied conditions, contributing to the robustness and reliability of embedded applications. Developers can integrate this timer into systems that require precise time management and event scheduling, supporting both simple and complex time-based functionalities. The AHB-Lite Timer is a critical component for applications where timing precision directly impacts system performance and reliability.
The ABX Platform by Racyics utilizes Adaptive Body Biasing (ABB) technology to drive performance in ultra-low voltage scenarios. This platform is tailored for extensive applications requiring ultra-low power as well as high performance. The ABB generator, along with the standard cells and SRAM IP, form the core of the ABX Platform, providing efficient compensation for process variations, supply voltage fluctuations, and temperature changes.\n\nFor automotive applications, the ABX Platform delivers notable improvements in leakage power, achieving up to 76% reduction for automotive-grade applications with temperatures reaching 150°C. The platform's RBB feature substantially enhances leakage control, making it ideal for automotive uses. Beyond automotive, the ABX Platform's FBB functionality significantly boosts performance, offering up to 10.3 times the output at 0.5V operation compared to non-bias implementations.\n\nExtensively tested and silicon-proven, the ABX Platform ensures reliability and power efficiency with easy integration into standard design flows. The solution also provides tight cornering and ABB-aware implementations for improved Power-Performance-Area (PPA) metrics. As a turnkey solution, it is designed for seamless integration into existing systems and comes with a free evaluation kit for potential customers to explore its capabilities before committing.
The MVT4000D series are advanced digital temperature sensors designed to deliver precise and rapid temperature readings. Implementing Silicon Carbide MEMS technology, they guarantee excellent long-term stability and low power consumption. These sensors are especially useful in space-constrained environments due to their minute dimensions of 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.9 mm. They are calibrated digitally, providing high accuracy and fast response times, which make them suitable for applications where precise temperature monitoring is critical. The sensors can be integrated easily, thanks to their on-chip calibration, ensuring accuracy and reducing time-to-market for industrial, consumer, medical, and automotive applications. Featuring a digital I2C interface and supporting various resolutions from 8 to 14 bits, the MVT4000D sensors' technical highlights also include an operational temperature range between -40 to 125 °C. These features align them as optimal solutions for diverse and demanding application environments.
Topaz FPGAs are crafted for applications that require high-performance and cost-effective solutions with a focus on low power usage. Designed for volume production, these FPGAs leverage a unique architecture that maximizes logic utilization, facilitating a broad spectrum of applications from industrial automation to consumer electronics. These FPGAs support a variety of standards such as PCIe Gen3, MIPI, and Ethernet, making them versatile for communications and data processing tasks. Their robust protocol support allows integration into systems requiring machine vision, robotics, and broadcasting capabilities. Topaz's flexible and efficient architecture also allows for seamless migration to Titanium FPGAs if enhanced performance is necessary. A notable feature of Topaz FPGAs is their commitment to longevity and reliability. Efinix ensures stable production support for Topaz FPGAs well into the future, promising long-term reliability in embedded systems that demand uninterrupted performance. This durability and adaptability make Topaz FPGAs an excellent choice for industries that revolve around innovative and evolving tech solutions.
The General-purpose Power-on Reset (POR) circuit ensures reliable operations by managing the startup behavior of electronic circuits. It is designed to monitor supply voltages and generate a reset signal to initialize systems into a known state upon power-up, hence ensuring system stability. Its compact design allows for integration in a wide array of products where supply voltage stability is critical, such as in embedded systems and microcontroller applications. The precise triggering voltage level prevents malfunctions and aids in secure boot sequences. Manufactured with both Magna and Samsung's high-quality processes, this POR is silicon-proven on 180nm and 130nm technologies, providing an excellent solution for developers looking to enhance system reliability and performance during power-up phases.
The EVIYOS HD 25 gen1 represents a groundbreaking approach to smart headlamp design, offering an impressive 25,600 individually controllable pixels for finely-tuned illumination control. This technology caters to high-resolution adaptive driving beam systems and road signal projection, promoting both driver safety and enhanced visual communication. The EVIYOS system is delivered as a full set with a companion ASIC, ensuring optimized integration and functionality.
TimeServoPTP extends the remarkable features of the TimeServo timer by complying fully with the IEEE 1588v2 PTP standards. This implementation as an ordinary clock slave for FPGA improves operational precision with synchronization mechanisms that communicate effectively with external network time sources. Supporting both one-step and two-step synchronization, TimeServoPTP facilitates accurate delay requests and enables robust timekeeping in networked environments. This IP is especially vital for applications demanding precise time distribution and synchronization, making it indispensable for systems where timing integrity is critical.
iCEVision is a development board enabling quick evaluation and rapid prototyping of key connectivity features for the iCE40 UltraPlus FPGA. It supports a range of camera interfaces such as ArduCam CSI and PMOD, facilitating broad compatibility and ease of use. By exposing I/Os, designers can seamlessly implement and test their custom designs. The board features an iCE40 UltraPlus device in an SG48 package, coupled with multiple user LED indicators for RGB LED applications, making it suitable for prototyping user functions. Accompanied by 8Mb of SPI programmable flash and 1Mb of SRAM, the board supports flexible programming and storage capabilities, allowing for complex design implementations. Connectivity is further enhanced by the inclusion of a 20MHz Pmod connector and multiple ArduCam connectors, allowing for expanded interfacing options. The board comes pre-loaded with an RGB demo application and bootloader for straightforward programming via a USB cable, ensuring user convenience and readiness for development.
The Nerve IIoT Platform is an advanced solution designed for machine builders and industrial operators looking to harness the benefits of digital connectivity and data-driven strategies. It operates as both an edge computing platform and a software management system that bridges the gap between industrial machinery and IT systems. Nerve enables users to collect, process, and utilize machine data on-site in real-time, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling predictive maintenance and digital twin applications. One of the standout features of the Nerve platform is its flexibility and scalability. Users can deploy it on standard industrial hardware, ranging from simple gateways to more complex IPCs, allowing businesses to start small and scale as needed without substantial infrastructure changes. The platform supports various industry-standard communication protocols, facilitating seamless data exchange and integration into existing setups. Docker, CODESYS, and other open-source technologies are leveraged to ensure that application deployment is both efficient and flexible. Security and real-time operation are at the forefront of Nerve's offerings. The platform is certified under IEC 62443-4-1, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats while maintaining system integrity and continuity. Furthermore, its real-time data processing capabilities ensure that critical operational decisions are made swiftly and accurately, empowering businesses to optimize production and reduce downtimes. Nerve’s architecture also allows for remote management and updates, which significantly reduces the need for on-site technical interventions.
The TimeServo system timer IP core offers sub-nanosecond resolution and sub-microsecond accuracy, perfect for FPGA applications needing precise timing mechanisms. It is specifically designed for line-rate independent packet timestamping, though its applications are broader, addressing high-resolution timing requirements. Featuring a PI-DPLL, TimeServo synchronizes with an external PPS signal to achieve exceptional syntonicity. Additionally, its IEEE-1588v2/PTP capabilities allow it to operate as a fully compliant ordinary slave device without host interaction, ensuring seamless timing operations across systems. TimeServo's configurability allows for flexible clock domains, making it adaptable to varied FPGA-based applications.
The General-purpose Power-on Reset (POR) circuit offers a reliable startup for electronic systems, effectively managing initial power states to prevent erratic behaviors and ensure stable operation. Designed to work across diverse voltage standards, it provides flexibility in integration into various system designs. Its efficiency in generating precise reset signals aids in the secure initialization and boot-up of electronic devices. The simplicity and efficiency of its architecture make it suitable for embedded applications where accurate power sequencing is critical. Produced in Samsung's 65nm process, this silicon-proven POR circuit is a reliable choice for developers seeking robust solutions for maintaining system integrity during power cycles.
The multiband multistandard direct-conversion TV tuner is a versatile solution engineered to handle multiple bands and standards in television signal reception. This tuner adopts a direct-conversion architecture, enabling seamless conversion of TV signals for better performance in digital and analog broadcast environments. Crafted using TSMC's 180nm biCMOS technology, it provides superior sensitivity and wide frequency coverage. The device efficiently supports a broad array of television standards, which ensures compatibility across different regional broadcast technologies. Its architecture minimizes signal loss and distortion, critical for maintaining high-quality video and audio outputs. Intended for integration into set-top boxes, televisions, and media capture devices, this tuner meets the needs of consumers requiring reliable signal processing capability in diverse ambient conditions. Its design facilitates easy integration with minimal implementation challenges, making it a staple in modern broadcasting and multimedia solutions.
IQonIC Works' RISC-V Timer comprises a versatile suite of timers designed to adhere to the RISC-V machine timer standards. It is adaptable to various system requirements, offering configurations suitable for both power-conscious and high-frequency timekeeping needs. Core to its design are variants without clock-domain crossing (CDC) for straightforward cycle counts in processor-clock cycles. For low-power systems where the main clock can be powered down, the Timer IP provides versions utilizing a continuous clock for timing calculations, catering to energy-efficient applications. The architectural design facilitates integration in complex systems with its option for AHB or APB bus interfaces, making it highly compatible with diverse hardware configurations. The Timer IP ensures precise and reliable time management, essential for synchronization across different processes and hardware components. It plays a pivotal role in systems that require robust timer accuracy, supporting efficient time-triggered applications and contributing to the seamless execution of multitasking operations.