MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and
GRASSE, France, Aug. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Gridbee achieved first-pass silicon success for their IoT
communication solution with ARC EM core
- ARC EM processor selected for its extremely low power
consumption to enable deep-sleep power savings mode
- Memory protection unit for ARC EM core enables secure
communications by restricting access to secure code
- Comprehensive MetaWare Development tools generate highly
efficient code, further reducing total SoC area and power
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) and Gridbee Communications today
announced that Gridbee has achieved first-pass silicon success for
its integrated IoT secure wireless communications solutions using
Synopsys' silicon-proven DesignWare® ARC® EM6 Processor. Gridbee
chose Synopsys' ARC EM processor over competitive processor
alternatives for its superior power- and performance-efficiency,
ability to secure code with advanced memory protection capabilities
and availability of a comprehensive suite of tools and open source
software. ARC EM's extensive configurability enabled Gridbee to
create an optimized implementation that delivers the essential
signal processing required for machines to efficiently and securely
communicate with each other within stringent power and silicon area
budgets.
"To meet the profitability and reliability targets of the
industrial IoT market, it is imperative that we develop secure,
power-efficient and reliable plug-and-play wireless communication
solutions that are easy for our customers to deploy," said
Stephane Laurent, CBDO &
co-founder at Gridbee Communications. "Synopsys' ARC EM processors
are highly configurable and offer extremely low power consumption.
ARC's hardware advantages, combined with the available security
features and software development tools, enable us to deliver
tailored solutions that address the evolving challenges of IoT
communications."
Gridbee Communications develops plug-and-play wireless
communication technologies for smart devices in industrial
environments, including system-on-chip (SoC) components and related
software. With a simple USB connected case, Gridbee's
customers can easily implement machine intelligence through peer to
peer communication and networked devices. The solution
is based on medium and long range radio frequency technology (IEEE
802.15.4g SUN with both FSK and OFDM modulation) to enable
communication with the machines' network and a mesh network
infrastructure and use very little power when not communicating.
Gridbee's solution includes all the hardware and software
components necessary for securely connecting smart devices.
DesignWare ARC EM Processors are based on the scalable, 32-bit
ARCv2 instruction set architecture (ISA) and are optimized for area
and power efficiency. The ARC EM cores' small size make them ideal
for applications where power consumption and size must be kept to a
minimum without compromising performance. Synopsys' Enhanced
Security Package for ARC EM processors enables designers to create
a tamper-resistant, secure environment that protects their systems
and software from evolving security threats such as IP theft and
remote attacks. The ARC EM Family is supported by a robust
ecosystem of development tools and software, including the MetaWare
Development Toolkit and ARC EM Starter Kit. In addition, Synopsys'
embARC Open Software Platform gives ARC EM software developers
online access to a comprehensive suite of free and open-source
software that eases the development of code for IoT and other
embedded applications.
"The growth in connected machines is requiring wireless
solutions that help guarantee reliable, high-speed, secure
communications, while meeting demanding energy and cost budgets,"
said John Koeter, vice president of
marketing for IP and prototyping at Synopsys. "Selecting Synopsys'
ARC processors with the MetaWare toolkit and embARC Open Software
Platform enabled Gridbee to meet the performance and power
efficiency of their design targets while accelerating the
deployment of their innovative M2M solutions to the market."
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner
for innovative companies developing the electronic products and
software applications we rely on every day. As the world's 15th
largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a
global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and
semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software
quality and security solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip
(SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software
developer writing applications that require the highest quality and
security, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative,
high-quality, secure products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.
About Gridbee Communications
Gridbee Communications SAS is a French high tech company
delivering Plug & Play Sub-GHz secured mesh wireless
communication solution for Smart Grid, Smart Cities and Industrial
IoT market. Gridbee's solution, based on IEEE 802.15.4g SUN
standard, integrates Gridbee's SoC implementing both FSK and OFDM
modulation, a small form factor module and a complete software
stack. Learn more at www.gridbeecom.com
Editorial Contacts:
Monica Marmie
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-2890
monical@synopsys.com
Stephane Laurent
Gridbee Communications
+33 6 16 01 69 27
stephane.laurent@gridbeecom.com
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SOURCE Synopsys, Inc.