Posted Oct 31, 2011, by Colin Walls
As I work for a company that has traditionally had a strong focus on hardware design, I am particularly interested in the relationship between hardware and software development and the synergies between the two disciplines.
Previously, I have discussed the dominance of software in modern designs [here] and the relationships in the EDA world [here]. But today I want to think about how hardware guys … Read More
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Hardware,
C,
Verilog,
VHDL,
hardware design,
Programming Languages
Posted Nov 5, 2010, by J VanDomelen
Android addicts are everywhere. Even those who didn’t anticipate using a larger number of apps on their smart phones are finding themselves downloading a new app almost daily. Google’s Android mobile operating system (OS) is making waves throughout the commercial market; and now, thanks to Raytheon engineers in Waltham, Mass., it is likely to change the face of the digital battlefield.
Soldiers are … Read More
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Microsoft,
Mentor.com,
Hardware,
Apple,
apps,
iPhone,
Mentor,
Mentor Graphics,
Android,
Embedded Systems,
COTS,
Design,
Engineer,
battlefield,
Geek,
Computer,
Google,
DoD,
Design Automation,
Electronic,
Xbox,
network-centric,
UAV,
Warfighters,
soldier,
soldiers,
Raytheon,
Software,
Operating System,
PSP
Posted Jun 22, 2009, by Colin Walls
As a specialist in embedded software, I think that Mentor Graphics is an interesting place to work. The company has historically been dedicated to serving the needs of hardware developers - whether they are designing cables, boards, FPGAs, ASICs or custom chips. These technologies still dominate the product range today. The Embedded Systems Division is different - we offer products for embedded software … Read More
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EDA,
Hardware,
FPGA,
ASIC