Siemens Building Technologies division announced it will acquire Enlighted Inc., a smart IoT building technology provider. The transaction is expected to close in Q3’18.

Enlighted Inc.’s core element is an advanced lighting control application. It is based on a patented, software-defined smart sensor that collects and monitors real-time occupancy, light levels, temperatures and energy usage.

The sensor can gauge temperature, light level, motion, energy, and has Bluetooth connectivity.

The Enlighted system works by collecting temperature, light and motion data via its smart sensors. A gateway device carries the information to Energy Manager, a secure browser-based interface to create profiles and adjust settings of the entire Enlighted Advanced Lighting Control System. The Energy manager operates as an analytics device.

The whole system consists of multi-function sensors, distributed computing, a network, and software applications run by Enlighted Inc.

Enlighted Inc.’s main target market is commercial real estate. Key use cases of its intelligent Lighting Control System are energy efficiency, controlling heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and building utilization reports.

Use the Postscapes 'Connected Products Framework' to understand the smart home and buildings eco-system.

Smart Lock Company LockState raised $5.8M Series A in new investment to fund its aggressive sales and marketing and partner development plan. The company previously raised $740K seed round and $1M in a round led by angel investors. The lead investor in latest round was Iron Gate Capital. Other investors include Kozo Keikaku Engineering Inc, Nelnet and Service Provider Capital.

The company’s Wi-Fi-enabled RemoteLock is used by 1000s of Airbnb and other vacation rental hosts. It helps hosts remotely provide access to guests. Locking/unlocking codes can be generated via a host’s computer or smartphone.

RemoteLock’s prices start at $299 which is its algorithmic ResortLock. The most pricey lock by LockState is its ‘RemoteLock 7i Black WiFi Commercial Smart Lock’ which costs $479.

Another core product of LockState is its cloud-based remote access platform for internet-enabled locks. It implies users can remotely manage their (internet-enabled) locks via LockState’s cloud platform.

Unlike smartphones and watches, customers don’t look forward to upgrading their smart locks or buying one when new models are launched. Thus, smart lock companies offset this disadvantage by partnering with property management and short-term rental companies to get new customers.

LockState has partnered with vacation rental brands like Airbnb, HomeAway, and other listing partners to automate guest access.

Igloohome a Singapore-based smart lock company also raised an investment of $4M in April this year.

I am working with innovus on a huge design. I found some cells are placed far away from both timing start points and timing end points. I suspect some other timing paths may be near-critical that results in this sub-optimal cell placement; or innovus has to place the cell far away due to congestion of placement or routing.

Is there a way to see why innovus places/moves the cell during place_opt_design or ccopt_design?

Also, is there a way to highlight all timing start points or timing end points that go through a cell? There may be thousands of timing paths through this cell. I tried using report_timing and timing debugger but it is very painful to click the highlight box and highlight the timing paths one by one.

Thank you for your help!

by Sherry Hess In this new blog series, Max Maxfield gets to know Zeke, an amazing 11-year-old with a dream to speak with the astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). His first step on this journey however began with becoming a HAM r...(read more)

In a package design, designers often need to perform degassing. This is typically done at the end of the design process before sending the design to the manufacturer.

Degassing is a process where you perforate power planes, voltage planes, and filled shapes in your design. Degassing holes let the gas escape from beneath the metal during manufacturing of the substrate. The perforations or holes for degassing are generally small, having a specified size and shape, and are spaced regularly across the surface of the plane. If the degassing process is not done, it may result in the formation of gas bubbles under the metal, which may cause the surface of the metal to become uneven. After you degas the design, it is recommended to perform electrical verification.

Allegro X APD has degassing features that allow users to automate the process and place holes in the entire shape.

In today’s topic, we will talk about how to avoid adding  degassing holes on a particular shape.

Sometimes, a designer may need to avoid adding degassing holes to a particular shape on a layer. All other shapes on the layer can have degassing holes but not this shape. Using the Layer Based Degassing Parameters option, the designer can set the degassing parameters for all shapes on the layer. Now, the designer would like to defer adding degassing holes for this particular shape.

You may wonder if there is an easy way to achieve this. We will now see how this can be done with the tool.

Once the degassing parameters are set, performing Display > Element on any of the shapes on that layer will show the degassing parameters set.

You can apply the Degas_Not_Allowed property to a shape to specify that degassing should not be performed on this shape, even if the degassing requirements are met. Select the shape and add the property as shown below.

Switch to Shape Edit application mode (Setup > Application mode > Shape Edit) and window-select all shapes on the layer. Then, right-click and select Deferred Degassing > All Off.

Now, all shapes on the layer will have degassing holes except for the shape which has the Degas_Not_Allowed property attached to it.

The course "Jasper Formal Fundamentals v24.03" introduces formal analysis to those who want to use formal analysis for design or verification. 

To optimally benefit from this course, you must already have sufficient knowledge of the System Verilog assertions to be capable of writing properties for formal verification. Hence, this training provides a module on formal analysis to help cover this essential background. 

In this course, you will learn how to code efficient SVA Properties for formal analysis, understand formal complexity and how to overcome it, and learn the basics of formal coverage.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Define reusable, functionally correct SVA properties that are efficient for formal tools. These shall use abstract auxiliary code to simplify descriptions, make code maintenance easier, reduce debug time, and reduce tool-proof runtime.
• Set up, run, and analyze results from formal analysis.
• Identify designs upon which formal is likely to be successful while understanding formal complexity issues and how to identify and overcome them.
• Use a systematic property development process to approach a completely new verification problem.
• Understand the basics of formal coverage.

 The most recently updated release includes new modules on:

• "Basic complexity handling" which discusses the complexity in formal and how to identify and handle them.
• "Complexity reduction methods” which discusses the complexity reduction methods and which is suitable for which type of complexity problem.
• “Coverage in formal” which discusses the basics of coverage in formal verification and how coverage can be used in formal.   

Take this course to learn the basics of formal verification. 

What's Next? 

You can check out the complete training: Jasper Formal Fundamentals. There is a free online version of the training available 24/7 for all customers with a Cadence Learning and Support Portal account. If you are interested in an instructor-led version of the training, please contact Cadence Training. And don't forget to obtain your digital badge after completing the training!

You can also check Jasper University page for more materials on formal analysis and Jasper apps. 

Related Trainings 

Jasper Formal Expert Training Course | Cadence

Verilog Language and Application Training Course | Cadence

SystemVerilog for Design and Verification Training Course | Cadence

SystemVerilog Assertions Training Course | Cadence

Related Training Bytes 

Jasper Formal Property Verification (FPV) App: Basic Usage Demo (Video)

Jasper Formal Methodology playlist

Related Training Blogs

It’s the Digital Era; Why Not Showcase Your Brand Through a Digital Badge!

Training Insights: Introducing the C++ Course for All Your C++ Learning Needs!

Training Insights: Reaching Your Verification Closure Using Verisium Manager

Training Insights - Free Online Courses on Cadence Learning and Support Portal

Cadence PCIe/CXL VIP support for Partial Header Encryption in Integrity and Data Encryption.(read more)

Cadence Protium prototyping platforms rapidly bring up an SoC or system prototype and provide a pre-silicon platform for early software development, SoC verification, system validation, and hardware regressions. In this Training W ebinar, we will explore debugging using Save/Restart on Protium X2 . This feature saves execution time and lets you focus on actual debugging. The system state can be saved before the bug appears and restartS directly from there without spending time in initial execution. We’ll cover key concepts and applications, explore Save/Restart performance metrics, and provide examples to help you understand the concepts. Agenda: The key concepts of debugging using save/restart Capabilities, limitations, and performance metrics Some examples to enable and use save/restart on the Protium X2 system Date and Time Thursday, November 7, 2024 07:00 PST San Jose / 10:00 EST New York / 15:00 GMT London / 16:00 CET Munich / 17:00 IST Jerusalem / 20:30 IST Bangalore / 23:00 CST Beijing REGISTER To register for this webinar, sign in with your Cadence Support account (email ID and password) to log in to the Learning and Support System*. Then select Enrol to register for the session. Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing all login details. A quick reminder: If you haven’t received a registration confirmation within 1 hour of registering, please check your spam folder and ensure your pop-up blockers are off and cookies are enabled. For issues with registration or other inquiries, reach out to eur_training_webinars@cadence.com . Want to See More Webinars? You can find recordings of all past webinars here Like This Topic? Take this opportunity and register for the free online course related to this webinar topic: Protium Introduction Training The course includes slides with audio and downloadable lab exercises designed to emphasize the topics covered in the lecture. There is also a Digital Badge available for the training. Want to share this and other great Cadence learning opportunities with someone else? Tell them to subscribe . Hungry for Training? Choose the Cadence Training Menu that’s right for you. To view our complete training offerings, visit the Cadence Training website . Related Courses Protium Introduction Training Course | Cadence Palladium Introduction Training Course | Cadence Related Blogs Training Insights – A New Free Online Course on the Protium System for Beginner and Advanced Users Training Insights – Palladium Emulation Course for Beginner and Advanced Users Related Training Bytes Protium Flow Steps for Running Design on Protium System ICE and IXCOM mode comparison ICE compile flow IXCOM compile flow PATH settings for using Protium System Please see the course learning maps for a visual representation of courses and course relationships. Regional course catalogs may be viewed here

During a mixed-signal simulation, the analog engine usually dominates the simulation time and resources. If you need to run only the analog engine in several windows, or if you would like to to run multiple tests of the same circuit with different stimuli or test pattern, then you need to run the simulation multiple times. View this blog to know more about the the two advanced technologies that Spectre AMS Designer provides to help you improve the efficiency of your mixed-signal designs and to increase the simulation speed.(read more)

Read this blog to know how you can easily create and insert connect modules using Spectre AMS Designer with the Verilog-AMS standard language defined by Accellera. (read more)

Read this blog to know more about the innovation behind Universal Connect Modules (UCM).(read more)

Welcome back to the Doc Assistant A-Z blog series!

Since the launch of Doc Assistant, we've been gathering feedback and input from our customers regarding their experiences with our latest documentation viewer. My interaction with Ralf was particularly useful and interesting.

Ralf is a design engineer who works on complex schematics and intricate layouts. For each release, he is challenged with the task of verifying the tool and feature changes across multiple releases. He shared with me that he has been using Doc Assistant’s capabilities to help him achieve this.

Ralf explained that he utilizes Doc Assistant to open and compare documents from different releases side-by-side, seamlessly tracking updates across multiple releases and verifying those updates in his Cadence tools. Additionally, in Doc Assistant’s online mode, he compares documents across previous tool versions, ensuring a thorough review of any changes. Finally, he was happy to share with me that Doc Assistant features have helped him significantly reduce the time he spends on identifying such changes.

You, of course, can also achieve such productivity gains using several Doc Assistant features designed to help simplify such tasks!

In previous editions of this blog series, we looked at some key features and benefits of Doc Assistant. If you've missed these editions, I would highly recommend that you read them:

• Doc Assistant A-Z: Making the Most of the Cadence Cloud-Based Help Viewer: Part 1
• Doc Assistant A-Z: Making the Most of the Cadence Cloud-Based Help Viewer: Part 2
  

In this third installment, we're diving into some more of Doc Assistant's key capabilities.

To learn more about how to use the above features, check out the Doc Assistant User Guide.

These are just a few of the productivity gain features in Doc Assistant. We’ll cover more in the next blog in the series.

Want to Know More?

If you have any feedback on Doc Assistant or would like to request more information or a demo, please contact docassistant.support@cadence.com.

Subscribe to receive email notifications about our latest Custom IC Design blog posts.

Happy reading!

- Priya Sriram, on behalf of the Doc Assistant Team

Hello..

I'm updating part in part editor in orcad capture, and I wonder how to align pin numbers using menu or tcl/tk command.

Please, let me know. Thank you.

Allegro part of DPI does not support scaling above 150%

Hi, 

When I try to run Monte Carlo it gives me a 3 items message for possible failure:

1. It says the machine selected in the current job setup policy isnot reachable

2. The Cadence hierarchy is not detected, not installed properly. or

3. Job start script (with a path and a name like swiftNetlistService#) is not found on the remote machines.

Any recommendation on how to fix this?

Hi all, I've trained a device model with the approach of an artificial neural network, and it shows well fit. 

May I know how to transfer the trained model to Verilog-A, so that, we can use this model to do circuit simulation?

And I've searched for some lectures that provide the Verilog-A code in the appendix, but I'm freshman in the field of Verilog-A, 

could anyone tell me each statement? such as

real hlayer-w[0:(NI*NNHL)-1   

Dear All,

To design an outphasing combiner, I need to extract the input impedances when the circuit is driven by two sources concurrently with a varying phase-shift and plot them on a Smith Chart. However, I can't find a way to display the simulated S-parameters on a Smith Chart.

The testbench, shown below, consists of two sources set to 50 Ohm with variable phase (PORT0: theta, PORT1: -theta) swept from -90° to 90°. The NPORTs are couplers used to isolate the forward and reflected power at each source, i.e. the S-parameters are:

• S13 = S31 = 1; through path
• S21 = S41 = 1; forward and reflected power
• All other are zero

The testbench is simulated with an "hb" analysis instead of "sp", as the two sources have to be excited simultaneously with varying phase-shift to see their load-modulation effect. The sweep is setup in the "Choosing Analysis" window. The powers of the forward (pXa) and reflected (pXb) waves are found through the "Direct Plot" window, e.g. pvr('hb "/p1a" 0 50.0 '(1)) as the power for p1a, and named P1A_Watt. The S-parameters are then calculated as the reflected power w.r.t. the forward power P1B_Watt/P1A_Watt. This approach is based on a Hot S-parameter testbench from ADS.

At this point I would like to display these S-parameters on a Smith Chart. However, this seemed more challenging than expected. One straightforward method would seem to create an empty Smith Chart window in the Display Window and dragging the S-parameters from the rectangular plot on it, but this just deletes them from the Display Window. Hence my question:

How can I display these S-parameters on a Smith Chart?

Hi I noticed that some figures from the old posts in the cadence blogs have been missing.

I think this problem happened before and Andrew Beckett asked the original author to fix the issue:

 Figures missing in the RF Design Blogs article of "Measuring Fmax for MOS Transistors" 

Some of these posts are quite valuable, and would be nice to have access to the figures, which are a very important part of some posts,

Thanks

Leandro

An AMS Designer Flex simulation gives you the most immediate access to the latest simulation technology on either side, gets out of the way of the core engines and allows the engine performance to shine while providing access to new features. Check out this blog to know more.

This blog introduces you to an efficient way to debug interface elements or connect modules in a mixed-signal simulation.(read more)

Designing 3D-ICs with integrity involves a commitment to ethical practices, reliability, and sustainability throughout the design and manufacturing process. This includes using environmentally friendly materials, ensuring robust and efficient performance, and incorporating thorough testing and verification. By prioritizing transparency, responsibility, and long-term sustainability, designers can create advanced integrated circuits that meet high standards of quality and social responsibility.

Start Learning Now!

Start with our Designing with Integrity 3D-IC online course, which introduces Integrity 3D-IC, the industry's first comprehensive, high-capacity 3D-IC platform that integrates 3D design planning, implementation, and system analysis in a single, unified environment. You will be guided through the following activities involved in designing a silicon interposer with a digital ASIC and HBM2 interface in a 2.5D configuration.

• You will design the interposer from scratch in the new Integrity System Planner and the Integrity 3D-IC implementation environment.
• You will examine the ASIC and interposer designs using some of the new 3D-IC multi-die design features.
• You will route the interposer using some of the new advanced routing capabilities with NanoRoute

—and this in only two days!

WATCH VIDEO

Interested? Get an overview in less than two minutes.

Are you primarily interested in selected snippets instead? Then, take our Training Bytes, which—like the online training course—are available to Cadence customers for free 24/7 in the Cadence Learning and Support portal.

Cadence Training Services now offers free Digital Badges for all popular online training courses. These badges indicate proficiency in a certain technology or skill and give you a way to validate your expertise to managers and potential employers. You can add the digital badge to your email signature or any social media channels, such as Facebook or LinkedIn, to highlight your expertise.

To find out more, see the blog post. It’s the Digital Era; Why Not Showcase Your Brand Through a Digital Badge!

Related Resources

• 3D-IC Introduction (Video)
• 3D-IC Development Process With Challenges. (Video)
• Demo: How to Create the Interposer Contact Pads and Die Connectivity Using the Integrity 3D-IC? (Video)
• Demo: How To Pull The Interposer Design From System Planner Into Integrity 3D-IC Layout? (Video)
• Demo: Routing The Interposer Design Using The Integrity 3D-IC Layout_Part 1 (Video)
• Demo: Routing The Interposer Design Using The Integrity 3D-IC Layout_Part 2 (Video)
• Demo: How To Create C4 Bumps For NC Connections And Generating C4 Dummy Cover Bumps In Integrity 3D-IC? (Video)

Related Blogs

• How Cadence Is Expanding Innovation for 3D-IC Design
• Training Bytes: They May Be Shorter, But the Impact Is Stronger!
• Training Insights — 3D-IC: What Is Silicon Interposer?
• System Analysis Knowledge Bytes: What’s New in the Clarity 3D Solver Course
• System Analysis Knowledge Bytes - Early System-Level Thermal Analysis
• 3D-IC: The Future of Integrated Electronics Is the Future of Electronics Itself

Related Trainings

• OrbitIO System Planner
• Allegro Package Designer Plus

In an era of abundant and constantly evolving information, the challenge is not just accessing knowledge but understanding and applying it effectively. AI is a transformative technology that is reshaping how we learn, work, and grow. In this blog, we’ll explore how AI accelerates our knowledge acquisition and understand how it can relate to the process of learning, which connects with our daily lives.

The role of AI is to accelerate knowledge by personalizing learning experiences, providing instant access to information, and offering data-driven insights. AI empowers us to learn more efficiently and effectively in many ways. I won't go into much detail, as we are already busy searching for the meaning of AI and what it can do; however, I want to share one inspiring fact about AI. It can analyze vast amounts of data in seconds, making sense of complex information and providing instantaneous actionable insights or concise answers. I understand that humans are looking to speed up things, which can help us understand technology better and perform our tasks faster.

The main reason AI is in focus is because of its ability to perform tasks faster than ever. We aim to enhance the performance of all our products, including the everyday household electronic items we use. Similarly, are we striving to accelerate the learning process? I am committed to assisting you, and one such method is concise, short (minute-long) videos.

In today's fast-paced world, where attention spans are shorter than ever, the rise of social media platforms has made it easier for anyone to create and share short videos. This is where minute videos come in. These bite-sized clips offer a quick and engaging way to deliver information to the audience with a significant impact. Understanding the definitions of technical terms in VLSI Design can often be accomplished in just a minute.

Below are the definitions of the essential stages in the RTL2GDSII Flow. For further reference, these definitions are also accessible on YouTube.

Want to Learn More?

The Cadence RTL-to-GDSII Flow training is available as both "Blended" and "Live" Please reach out to Cadence Training for further information.

And don't forget to obtain your Digital Badge after completing the training!

• You can check out a free Online Version of the training above, which is available 24/7 for all customers with a Cadence Learning ans Support Portal
• You will also have access to our Training Byte Library then which is full of hundres of troubleshooting videos, like the following: What is Digital Implementation?
• You can find more instructions how to get the best out of the Portal in this blog.
• If you would like to stay up-to-date with the latest news and information about Cadence trainings and webinars, subscribe to the Cadence Training emails.

Related Blogs

Training Insights – Why Is RTL Translated into Gate-Level Netlist?

Did You Miss the RTL-to-GDSII Webinar? No Worries, the Recording Is Available!

It’s the Digital Era; Why Not Showcase Your Brand Through a Digital Badge!

Binge on Chip Design Concepts this Weekend!

Research by fDi Intelligence reveals which cities received the most tech start-up FDI relative to their population between 2016 and 2018, with European cities coming out on top.

Passion Capital's Eileen Burbidge talks to fDi about what fintech companies should consider when expanding internationally, and why London will always be a key market in the sector.

Venture capital funding has reached record levels in recent years, enabling start-ups to expand across borders – but their ability to do this depends on their type of business, and where they are founded.

Ford's bestselling F-150 full-size pickup truck receives minor changes for the 2025 model year, including some removal of standard equipment on certain trim levels in exchange for lower starting prices. Ford also rolls out BlueCruise 1.4 and expands the availability of the latest iteration of its limited hands-free driving system. The base F-150...

Mazda is recalling CX-90 three-row crossover SUVs because of a software problem that could prevent the engine from restarting when the engine stop-start system is used. The CX-90 is available with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, but this recall only involves 2024 mild-hybrid models, encompassing 38,926 vehicles in total. The mild...

Ai-Da, the humanoid robot, sold the artwork "AI God" for a whopping $1.3 million at Sotheby's. Here's how it happened.

Starting at 12 p.m. ET on Nov. 11, Walmart+ members can buy the Beats Solo3 wireless headphones for just $69.

Starting at noon ET on Nov. 11, Walmart+ members can buy a Keurig K-Express Essentials single-serve coffee maker for just $29.88.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for $50-off at this early Black Friday deal at Walmart.

Starting at noon ET, Walmart+ members can score the Dyson V12 Detect Slim for just $399.99.

Walmart's first Black Friday Deals event of 2024 began Monday, Nov. 11. The best deals from the sale include $50 off the new Apple Watch Series 10 and a sub-$150 55-inch Hisense 4K TV.

Save 57% on a pair of refurbished Dyson Corrale straighteners at Walmart.

Save 34% on an Apple AirTag at Walmart.

Save 10% on the the Microsoft Xbox Series X at Walmart.

Save 37% on a refurbished Dyson Airwrap at Walmart.

Make this year’s resolution stick with Kwit’s lifetime subscription plan, packed with tools and support to help you quit smoking for good.

Apple AirPods 3 normally retail for $169. As of Nov. 12, they're on sale for $94 at Walmart.

Jon Stewart spoke about why the Democrats lost the 2024 election during his "Daily Show" monologue.

LG's 55-inch B3 OLED TV normally retails for $1,199. As of Nov. 12, it's on sale for $798 as part of Walmart's early Black Friday sale.

The Hisense 50" Class R6 Series 4K UHD Roku Smart TV is currently on sale for $138 at Walmart's early Black Friday sale — get it now and save 43% or $100-off.

As of Nov. 12, get the Garmin Epix Gen 2 smartwatch for just $399.99 at Walmart, which is $500 off its usual price.

Mashable's shopping experts are tracking major retailers' 2024 Black Friday sales. Some of the best deals have already landed at Walmart, Best Buy, and Target.

One prominent Apple prognosticator says the company is working on a smart home camera for launch in 2026.

Get early Black Friday deals on headphones at Walmart. Score AirPods for under $100.

Govee lights are up to 24% off during Walmart's Black Friday sale

Australia’s Capricornia Contact Lens has signed a A$4.74 million joint venture with Guangzhou Ruitai Biotech to set up EPICON, an entity that will conduct R&D and manufacture scleral lens and other ophthalmic products.

The Australian Government is proud to announce the upgrading of the Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA).

Subscription 12 Months Smart Iptv Samsung Lg, Sony, M3u Fhd Et Hd CANAL+ propose depuis plusieurs années à l’ensemble de ses abonnés de profiter du direct et du replay de ses différents programmes via l’application myCANAL. Cette dernière est disponible sur les smartphones et les tablettes, mais aussi sur de nombreux modèles de téléviseurs connectés, …

Continue reading Meilleur Smart IPTV Premium