New Protocol (NB- IoT) Requires New DSP IP and New Business Model

New Protocol (NB- IoT) Requires New DSP IP and New Business Model
by Eric Esteve on 02-23-2017 at 12:10 pm

If we agree on the definition of IoT as a distributed set of services based on sensing, sharing and controlling through new nodes, we realize that these nodes are a big hardware opportunity. The chip makers and IP vendors have to create innovative SoC, delivering high performance at low cost and low energy. Moreover, the new systems… Read More


Intelligent Vision in (almost) Every Application

Intelligent Vision in (almost) Every Application
by Eric Esteve on 01-06-2017 at 12:00 pm

Let’s take a look at the tremendous penetration of intelligent vision in so many and various applications. A few years ago, computer vision algorithms were implemented in applications directly linked with imaging, like computational photography for smartphones and cameras. We can mention today a bunch of segments like automotive,… Read More


Moving from SRAM to DDR DRAM in Safety Critical Automotive Systems

Moving from SRAM to DDR DRAM in Safety Critical Automotive Systems
by Eric Esteve on 12-20-2016 at 12:00 pm

Until now, most of the processors contained within automobiles could be served by SRAM, at the exception of infotainment systems relying on a more powerful CPU connected to DRAM, but these systems are non-safety-critical. Advanced Driver Awareness Systems (ADAS) and self-driving vehicle systems demand powerful processorsRead More


Designing for Ultra-Low Power? Easier with “CLICK” IP

Designing for Ultra-Low Power? Easier with “CLICK” IP
by Eric Esteve on 12-09-2016 at 10:00 am

Designing for ultra-low power will become the mantra for many of the new SoC designs, but the related SoC architecture can be very complex to handle. Make or buy is the project manager choice, but if you decide to ask for an expert advice before jumping start an ULP SoC design, attending thiswebinar from Dolphin Integration “The ProvenRead More


How to Secure a SoC while Keeping Area and Power Competitive?

How to Secure a SoC while Keeping Area and Power Competitive?
by Eric Esteve on 11-29-2016 at 7:00 am

I have attended LETI conference last June and remember the paper presented by Alain Merle, their security guru. Alain said that smart cards are secured because up to 50% of the Silicon area is dedicated to security. When you design a SoC to address applications like smart metering, NFC payment or embedded SIM, you know in advance … Read More


Autonomous Driving, Let’s Be Realistic!

Autonomous Driving, Let’s Be Realistic!
by Eric Esteve on 11-22-2016 at 12:00 pm

Last week I have attended to the webinar from CEVA ““Challenges of Vision Based Autonomous Driving & Facilitation of An Embedded Neural Network Platform” and I loved that I have heard and seen. For the first time since I read about autonomous driving, I have seen a realistic roadmap and not a geek’s fantasy, suggesting that you… Read More


Dolphin Webinar “The proven recipe for uLP SoC”

Dolphin Webinar “The proven recipe for uLP SoC”
by Eric Esteve on 11-11-2016 at 12:00 pm

Dolphin will hold a live webinar on November 15, 9:00 AM PST or November 22, 10:00 AM GMT. This webinar targets the SoC designers wanting to learn how to quickly implement ultra-low power (uLP) techniques, using proven recipes.… Read More


IP-SoC 2016: IP Innovation, Foundries, IoT and Security

IP-SoC 2016: IP Innovation, Foundries, IoT and Security
by Eric Esteve on 11-10-2016 at 7:00 am

The next IP-SoC conference will be held in Grenoble, France, on December 6-7, 2016 after Shanghai in September and Bangalore, India, in April. This will be the 20[SUP]th[/SUP] edition of this unique IP centric event, as well as the celebration of Design And Reuse 20[SUP]th[/SUP] anniversary. Creating in 1997 a company fully dedicated… Read More


CEVA Webinar: Vision Based Autonomous Driving

CEVA Webinar: Vision Based Autonomous Driving
by Eric Esteve on 11-07-2016 at 10:00 am

CEVA Webinar “Challenges of Vision Based Autonomous Driving & Facilitation of An Embedded Neural Network Platform” will be held on November 16[SUP]th[/SUP] and will address one of the hottest topics today in our industry, probably the hottest in the automotive industry as all the players are working hard on autonomous vehicles.… Read More


Is FPGA Intel Next Big Thing for IoT ?

Is FPGA Intel Next Big Thing for IoT ?
by Eric Esteve on 11-04-2016 at 4:00 pm

I write this article in reaction to another article from Seeking Alpha titled “Intel Next Big Thing”. I have extracted this from the article:

The IoT space is growing rapidly with the advent of connected cars, smart homes and a variety of connected devices and appliances. However, before a full-blown ecosystem around these devicesRead More