XMOS has revealed today that it has joined a European research initiative designed to enable the development of more energy efficient IT products, the ENTRA project. The three year ENTRA (Whole-Systems Energy Transparency) research project is funded by the EU 7th Framework Programme, Future and Emerging Technologies. The project will allow engineers to predict energy consumption early in the software design phase, thus enabling the development of...

XMOS has unveiled latest version of xTIMEcomposer Studio development suite for its xCORE multicore microcontrollers. The new integrated development environment includes everything required for embedded design in a single Eclipse-based environment including an editor, LLVM compiler, debugger, XTA static timing analyzer, simulator, xSCOPE real-time code instrumentation tool and flash burning tools.

Modbus and CANopen xSOFTip blocks have been added to the rapidly expanding range of embedded industrial communications capabilities supported by the XMOS xCORE family of multicore microcontrollers. CANopen and Modbus are already well established as the leading industrial communications protocols.

XMOS today announced a new reference design for its xCORE multicore microcontroller products that brings Ethernet AVB (Audio Visual Bridging) technology to more cost-sensitive audio transport and time sensitive networking applications in which latency and timing are critical.

At Infocomm 2013 (Orlando, 8-14 June: AVnu Alliance booth #459) XMOS will be demonstrating its industry leadership in Ethernet AVB by announcing new partners using its AVB solutions, and unveiling a new addition to its AVB product family. The new product will open up entirely new use cases in Ethernet AVB systems. Company representatives will be on-hand at the show to demonstrate the proven range of XMOS Ethernet AVB solutions.

XMOS has revealed that its XS1-L16A-128 microcontroller has been selected for use in beyerdynamic’s newest line of high-quality audio-equipment. Along with beyerdynamic’s innovative product design XMOS’ low-latency, deterministic, multicore microcontroller was the key driving force behind the world’s first Ethernet-AVB-enabled wireless conference-audio system.

This article from ES Design magazine explores solutions for the real-time problems that can occur with multicore microcontrollers. By Ali Dixon, Director, Product Marketing and co-Founder, XMOS.

XMOS today launches xCORE-Analog, a range of 6, 8, 10, 12 and 16-core multicore microcontrollers optimized specifically for designers of industrial products. Equipped with an integrated analog-to-digital converter, power management circuitry and a range of timers, the new xCORE-Analog (or ‘A-Series’) devices will be used in a range of industrial products, including smart interfaces, high-level sensors and actuators, PLCs, communications devic...

XMOS introduce the world’s lowest cost multicore microcontroller. The xCORE XS1-L4-64 integrates four 32-bit logical processor cores at a price that is comparable with competing single-core devices. Priced at just $2.95 in 100 unit quantities, the L4 provides an entry-level platform for designers considering multicore technology for the first time. It is pin-compatible with other members of the xCORE family, opening up the opportunity to cost-d...

XMOS today announces a significant extension in its range of general-purpose multicore microcontrollers, the L Series. The company is adding 6-, 10- and 12-core variants, plus new memory size options, to the existing 8- and 16-core products in its xCORE family, which now includes over 50 devices, the world’s broadest range of multicore microcontrollers.

XMOS announce a range of solutions tailored specifically for designers of embedded industrial products with the launch of new industrial Fieldbus capabilities within its xCORE family of multicore microcontrollers. The company is initially introducing Fieldbus xSOFTip soft peripherals and an industrial serial bus (IS-BUS) I/O card (sliceCARD) for its modular sliceKIT development system, enabling communication via RS485, CAN and LIN. Further indust...

XMOS today announced that it has appointed Redtree Solutions as its sales representative throughout EMEA. Redtree, which has sales offices in every major electronics market in the region, will work alongside the existing roster of XMOS distribution partners to bring the xCORE range of multicore microcontrollers to a broad base of customers in industrial, audio, consumer and automotive applications.

XMOS, in conjunction with its German sales partner Scantec, today announces that it will be giving away sliceKIT development board starter kits, each worth $149, to four lucky winners of an on-stand competition at Electronica 2012.

XMOS today launched sliceKIT, a range of modular development boards and software for designers deploying the company's xCORE range of multicore microcontrollers in real-time industrial, consumer and automotive applications. The kits enhance XMOS' reach into the $76bn embedded electronics market as the company establishes its xCORE real-time multicore microcontrollers as the solution of choice for demanding applications that are beyond the capabil...

XMOS have today announced the introduction of sliceKIT, a range of modular development boards and software for designers deploying the company’s xCORE range of multicore microcontrollers in real-time industrial, consumer and automotive applications.

XMOS today launches the xTIMEcomposer Studio development environment and xSOFTip IP library. The new IP and design flow dramatically increase the market reach of XMOS’ xCORE multicore microcontrollers, allowing the company to address a broad range of embedded applications that demand real time performance beyond the capabilities of traditional microcontrollers (MCUs).

With ground breaking developments in high performance audio and visual technology, Meridian pursues its desire to lose as little as possible from the original source. The result: richer, more detailed reproduction where information is processed beyond the range of the human ear and to the limits of the human eye.

XMOS has launched a reference design for iPhone and iPod docks, which keeps the audio signal path end-to-end digital, from the iPod or iPhone via USB to the amplifier. Implemented entirely in software, using the XMOS XS1-L1 event driven processor, the flexible design eliminates analog audio processing components making it resistant to RF interference and enabling bit-perfect digital audio streaming for highest fidelity audio performance.

XMOS today announced it has appointed Charles Cotton as a board member and interim Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from James Foster, who remains as an advisor to the company.

XMOS has announced the industry's first reference design for USB Audio 2.0. The solution enables standard computer-based systems to deliver bit-perfect prosumer quality sound. Implemented entirely in software, using the XMOS XS1-L1 event driven processor(TM), the design supports hi-speed USB Audio 2.0 connectivity and up to 6 input and 6 output audio channels at 24-bit resolution and a sample rate of 192 kHz. Higher audio channel counts are als...