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Blog Post:More on System-C

Colin Walls — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:14:48 GMT

Some weeks ago, I published a posting from my colleague Richard Vlamynck, who was explaining the ideas behind System-C and modeling at different levels of abstraction. He promised to write more and I was very pleased to receive a new contribution … It’s just me again, blogging about hardware models in general and System-C in particular. Earlier, I’d mentioned the fact that System-C can be used

Blog Post:Q&A

Colin Walls — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:28:53 GMT

As I spend a lot of my time talking about embedded software via a variety of media – conferences, articles, Web seminars, this blog are examples – I frequently get emails requesting copies of materials or posing questions. All of this communication is very welcome and I do my best to respond promptly and, where I can, usefully. If I think a question might be of wider interest, it seems only

Software Evaluation:Beagleboard Linux Kit

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:20:00 GMT

Download the Mentor Embedded Linux Kit for BeagleBoard

Software Evaluation:PandaBoard Linux Kit

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:20:00 GMT

Download the Mentor Embedded Linux Kit for PandaBoard

Blog Post:Interview

Colin Walls — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:54:06 GMT

I was recently interviewed by EEWeb about my career and interests and ideas about the world of electronics and embedded software. If you are curious, you can have a read here.

Blog Post:Joining the embedded bandwagon

Colin Walls — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:00:19 GMT

Often, when I talk to people about my line of work – once I have explained exactly what embedded systems are – they will comment that it must be a good line of business to be in. I would tend to agree. However, I would actually be agreeing that it is an interesting business, whereas my interlocutor is more likely to be thinking of the financial benefits. Of course, as embedded devices are

Blog Post:What’s possible with modern engine controls

John Day — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:40:28 GMT

Cadillac SRX chief engineer Liz Pilibosian challenged her team to achieve at least 300 horsepower while maintaining fuel efficiency in the 2012 model. “They came back and exceeded the goal with 308 horsepower,” she says. Among other changes, GM engineers redesigned the car’s air induction and exhaust systems to get more horsepower and torque across a broader range of engine speeds.

Blog Post:Goodbye ICT

Colin Walls — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:57:23 GMT

Recent news has been a revelation to me. I had always assumed that politicians were stupid, out of touch or corrupt – often a combination of these traits. So, the ridiculous activities that they engage in, which they call “governing the country” can usually be understood. However, the news that caught my attention suggests that there is someone in the UK government who does not exhibit

News Article:Mentor Graphics and Ecrio Collaborate to Ready Powerful Nucleus-Based LTE IMS Mobile Device Platforms

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT

WILSONVILLE, Ore., January 10, 2012—Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the integration of Ecrio’s industry-leading IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Device Software with its flagship Nucleus® Real Time Operating System (RTOS).

Blog Post:Everything is wireless

Colin Walls — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:51:58 GMT

When I was a kid, we had an example of the very latest high technology electronics in our kitchen: a transistor radio. This amazing device was light and portable, ran for ages on a set of batteries and would come to life instantly when switched on, offering a choice of sources of entertainment from around the world. I seem to recall that it used an incredible seven transistors to achieve this feat.