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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.
This timer module adheres to the RISC-V Privileged 1.9.1 specifications, ensuring accurate timing operations across embedded applications. It is an essential tool for managing task scheduling and execution timing, increasing the efficacy of time-sensitive processes. The module's customizable nature allows it to be adjusted to meet specific temporal needs of various embedded designs.
TimeServoPTP extends the capabilities of the TimeServo System Timer to provide a complete IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Ordinary Clock (OC) solution for FPGAs. This implementation supports both 1-Step and 2-Step synchronization with a network time grandmaster, ensuring accurate time alignment within a communication system. The IP is designed to interface directly with a PTP master through Ethernet, utilizing L2 EtherType frames for communication. It features flexible clocking options and independent time output domains, providing up to 32 precise timing outputs. Each output can be individually configured in various formats and includes a pulse-per-second signal for precise timing applications. TimeServoPTP employs a Gardner Type-2 digital phase-locked loop (DPLL) to maintain synchronization accuracy, leveraging FPGA resources efficiently. This solution supports Intel Agilex and Xilinx UltraScalePlus devices, demonstrating its adaptability across different hardware platforms.
The Trion FPGA family by Efinix addresses the dynamic needs of edge computing and IoT applications. These devices range from 4K to 120K logic elements, balancing computational capability with efficient power usage for a wide range of general-purpose applications. Trion FPGAs are designed to empower edge devices with rapid processing capabilities and flexible interfacing. They support a diverse array of use-cases, from industrial automation systems to consumable electronics requiring enhanced connectivity and real-time data processing. Offering a pragmatic solution for designers, Trion FPGAs integrate seamlessly into existing systems, facilitating swift development and deployment. They provide unparalleled adaptability to meet the intricate demands of modern technological environments, thereby enabling innovative edge and IoT solutions to flourish.
Efinix's Topaz FPGA series is engineered for mass-market applications, delivering a perfect mix of efficiency and adaptability. These FPGAs encapsulate a highly efficient architecture, combined with the industry's essential features and protocols, such as PCIe Gen3, MIPI, and LPDDR4. This configuration allows users to harness substantial performance while maintaining ample room for future innovations. Topaz FPGAs are optimized for high-volume production environments where cost-effectiveness and swift integration are paramount. Their design promotes ease of implementation in various applications, spanning from automotive to deeply embedded systems, where reliability and robustness are key. Featuring a streamlined architecture, Topaz series FPGAs support modern connectivity standards and data processing capabilities. These devices are tailored for industries requiring scalable solutions that can adapt to evolving technological landscapes, ensuring that Efinix customers remain competitive in their respective fields.
The MVT4000D series comprises highly accurate digital temperature sensors, renowned for their robust performance based on the proprietary Silicon Carbide MEMS technology. These sensors feature rapid response times and exceptional long-term stability, with very low power consumption. They are designed to optimize space usage on PCBs with their small form factor, catering to a broad spectrum of industries including medical and automotive. Their precision and reliability make them the sensors of choice for processes requiring tight control.
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.
Tentiva is Parretto's versatile Video FMC board designed to enhance video processing with a high degree of modularity. It boasts two modular PHY slots enabling seamless customization and expansion, supporting up to 20 Gbps data rates. These slots serve as a high-speed channel between the Tentiva board and connected PHY cards. Suitable for a range of applications, Tentiva supports multiple PHY cards including DPT14X for DisplayPort 1.4 transmission, and DP21RX for reception, among others. This high level of adaptability means it's a robust choice for flexible video processing setups. Engineered to integrate smoothly with FPGA development boards that feature FMC headers, Tentiva offers broad compatibility with different manufacturers' hardware. Its flexible architecture makes it ideal for a wide range of video applications, demanding both performance and adaptability.
iCEVision is a powerful evaluation platform for the iCE40 UltraPlus FPGA, providing designers with the tools needed to rapid prototype and confirm connectivity features. The platform is compatible with most camera interfaces like ArduCam CSI and PMOD, allowing seamless integration into various imaging solutions. The board's exposed I/Os make it easy to implement and test user-defined functions, facilitating swift development from concept to production. It is equipped with a programmable SPI Flash and SRAM, supporting flexible programming using Lattice's Diamond Programmer and iCEcube2 software. With its small footprint and robust capabilities, iCEVision is ideal for developers looking to design customized projects. It's a go-to solution for rapid prototyping, ensuring efficient and effective deployment of visual processing applications in diverse arenas.
The RISC-V Platform-Level Interrupt Controller (PLIC) IP provided by IQonIC Works is an essential component for managing interrupts across systems with many sources and targets. This IP is highly configurable, allowing designers to adjust the number of interrupt sources and targets to fit specific application needs while maintaining compatibility with the RISC-V PLIC specifications. This interrupt controller supports wide-ranging interrupt sensitivity options, synchronous or asynchronous signal configurations, and various edge or level sensitivities. The flexible architecture easily integrates into systems through an AHB-Lite interface, handling priority setting, enabling interrupts, and managing the complete lifecycle of interrupt requests. IQonIC Works PLIC IP is designed to accommodate both single and multi-processor environments, efficiently controlling and delegating interrupts across multiple operation contexts. The PLIC offers secure interrupt handling and allocation, ensuring reliable performance in both machine and user-mode contexts, essential for applications with stringent mission-critical performance requirements.
The Fault Resistant Clock and Reset Monitor is designed to enhance the stability and reliability of system clocks and resets. This solution monitors the clock and reset signals to detect anomalies or interruptions that could compromise system functionality. In the event of disturbances, it dynamically corrects the signals to ensure uninterrupted system performance. This technology is particularly valuable in systems where precision and reliability are critical, such as in automotive and aerospace applications. The monitor's architecture is optimized for low power usage, combining efficiency with robust error handling capabilities. Developers can benefit from this core by significantly improving the resilience of their electronic systems against clock-related faults.
The Nerve IIoT Platform by TTTech Industrial is a sophisticated edge computing solution that bridges the gap between machinery and IT systems, offering unparalleled flexibility, security, and integration capabilities. By utilizing cloud-managed edge computing, Nerve enables real-time data processing, thereby enhancing the efficiency and productivity of industrial operations. It serves as a vital tool for machine builders seeking to optimize production and manage devices remotely. Nerve excels in creating a cohesive digital ecosystem that caters to modern industrial needs, allowing users to seamlessly integrate a variety of software, protocols, and operating systems. The platform's design facilitates efficient data collection, processing, and analysis, driving improvements in production performance and energy use. Its modular architecture means components can be independently licensed or combined, offering scalability to match the customer's growth and digitalization journey. A standout feature of Nerve is its capacity for remote device management and application deployment, which is underpinned by robust security protocols compliant with international standards. This functionality supports real-time data interface with IT systems, enhancing workflow by reducing downtime and improving responsiveness. Nerve's capability to run on standard industrial hardware both broadens its applicability and ensures cost-effective deployment across enterprises seeking an edge in competitive markets.
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.
Designed for direct conversion, this TV tuner supports multiple bands and standards, making it versatile for global broadcast reception. Its architecture allows for seamless integration into various devices, from televisions to set-top boxes, enabling high-quality audio and visual output. The tuner features advanced filtering techniques to minimize interference, ensuring crisp and clear picture and sound regardless of the band or broadcast standard used. Its low power design also makes it suitable for mobile media devices.
The TimeServo System Timer is a high-resolution FPGA IP core designed to provide precise timekeeping functionalities within FPGA systems. This IP offers sub-nanosecond resolution and sub-microsecond accuracy, making it ideal for scenarios that require precise timestamping, such as network packet timing. Built as a single-component solution, TimeServo offers a coherent time source, supporting up to 32 outputs each in different clock domains. This flexibility allows it to accommodate various timing architectures within an FPGA environment, and it includes a proportional-integral controlled digital phase-locked loop (PI-DPLL) for maintaining timing accuracy with an external pulse-per-second reference. With an AXI4-Lite interface for control, TimeServo allows for software configuration and observability, enabling engineers to manage the timing outputs effectively. It is especially suited for IEEE-1588v2/PTP applications, providing the necessary infrastructure to function as a PTP ordinary slave device without requiring host interaction.
IQonIC Works offers the RISC-V Timer IP which encapsulates a suite of timers adherent to the RISC-V machine timer specifications, tailored for various embedded system applications. This component is crucial for timekeeping and managing operation cycles efficiently across a multitude of systems that range from simple clock-synchronous applications to complex low-power timed mechanisms. The IP is adaptable, providing variants for AHB or APB bus interfaces, allowing integration into different system architectures from simple to intricate infrastructure designs. Whether the requirement is for clock-domain crossing support or operating autonomously with a low-frequency clock, IQonIC Works provides a flexible solution catering to diverse power and operational needs. Developers can leverage these timers for precise time management necessary in sophisticated systems, with varied configurations to match the hardware architecture’s demanding requirements. Through its thoughtful design, RISC-V Timer IP promotes efficient resource utilization and sharpens the response times of time-sensitive applications.
Truechip's USB 3.0 Controller is engineered to meet modern data transfer needs, offering a balance of speed and efficiency. Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard, this controller facilitates high-speed data transfer while maintaining backward compatibility with earlier USB standards. It is equipped to handle large data volumes, supporting a seamless data flow between connected devices. User-friendly and optimally configurable, the USB 3.0 Controller integrates effortlessly into various solutions, enhancing device interoperability and performance.
The System IP from Akeana encompasses a suite of component blocks designed to expedite processor system development. This suite includes a Compute Coherence Block (CCB), which integrates clusters of up to eight cores using a directory-based protocol. Along with shared cache memory, the CCB interfaces with both coherent (AMBA CHI) and non-coherent (AMBA AXI) interconnect fabrics, offering a localized coherence domain. The IP also features an Input-Output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU) and an Advanced Interrupt Architecture. These components allow for robust system customization, making Akeana an ideal partner for companies seeking scalable and flexible solutions. The non-coherent interconnect fabric facilitates a streamlined multi-core system architecture, while the AkeanaMesh, a coherent interconnect fabric, supports large-scale many-core configurations, enhancing performance, reliability, and system integration capabilities.
The SoC Management suite is a comprehensive management system for complex system-on-chip architectures. It includes modules for managing the start-up, power, and clock domains of SoCs, including the PMU, URG, and UCG. By coordinating these various control tasks, the suite ensures efficient power management, precise reset handling, and optimized clock distribution, crucial for maintaining system stability and performance under various operational conditions.
The Sidekiq™ VPX400 by Epiq Solutions is a multi-channel, phase-coherent RF transceiver made for quick deployment and reduced system space requirements. Conforming to the SOSA Technical Standard, this device is created for applications within electronic warfare and signal intelligence domains. Featuring configurable channel bandwidths and phase-coherent operations across multiple channels, the VPX400 ensures robust performance in capturing and processing RF signals. Its multi-channel capabilities, encompassed in a singular 3U VPX slot solution, reduce the need for multiple cards, thus conserving space and enhancing system simplicity. With a power consumption of 40W and a design built for field resilience, the VPX400 incorporates an integrated Xilinx Kintex Ultrascale KU115 FPGA, enabling flexible and adaptable RF processing. Whether used for defense operations or complex scientific applications, it stands out as a pinnacle of technological advancement in tuning and bandwidth adaptability.