Wisebatt
Acquisition in 2021
Wisebatt SAS is a French company established in 2016 that specializes in developing a web-based simulation platform for electronic engineers focused on Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The platform enables users to create virtual prototypes and conduct power analysis and optimization of battery-powered devices early in the design process. By providing complex modeling results within minutes, Wisebatt allows hardware engineers to make informed decisions regarding cost, battery life, and performance, significantly reducing the time typically required for such analyses. The technology behind Wisebatt's platform is rooted in over 15 years of academic research, making it a valuable tool for original equipment manufacturers, hardware and software designers, and service providers seeking to enhance the reliability and sustainability of their products.
Cartesiam
Acquisition in 2021
Cartesiam SAS is an artificial intelligence company based in Toulon, France, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing software for microcontrollers, notably its NanoEdge AI platform, which enables machine learning and data analysis directly on these devices. Cartesiam's technology aims to enhance the intelligence and autonomy of connected objects while addressing key challenges such as energy efficiency, security, and ease of deployment. The company is composed of a diverse team, including mathematicians, engineers, data scientists, and entrepreneurs, who leverage their expertise to create innovative solutions that empower businesses to utilize artificial intelligence effectively in their applications.
Draupner Graphics
Acquisition in 2018
Draupner Graphics A/S, established in 2014 and headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, specializes in developing and supplying TouchGFX, a software framework designed for embedded graphical user interfaces. This framework offers high-quality graphics and animations, optimized for minimal resource usage and power consumption on 32-bit microcontrollers. Since July 10, 2018, Draupner Graphics has operated as a subsidiary of STMicroelectronics N.V., serving various industries such as smart home systems, appliances, wearables, and audio-video devices.
Atollic
Acquisition in 2017
Atollic AB, founded in 2003 and based in Jonkoping, Sweden, specializes in developing advanced software solutions for embedded systems. Established by a team with extensive experience in software development for the automotive and aerospace sectors, Atollic identified a gap in the market for modern development tools that could address the increasing complexity faced by developers. The company's flagship product, TrueSTUDIO, is an integrated development environment (IDE) designed specifically for ARM developers. It aims to facilitate the writing of quality code, streamline project management, and enhance debugging processes. By providing innovative tools tailored to the needs of both individual developers and large teams, Atollic enables software engineers to improve the quality of their embedded systems. In 2017, Atollic became a subsidiary of STMicroelectronics N.V.
RF Magic is a fabless semiconductor company providing a diversified portfolio of radio frequency (RF) Systems on a Chip integrated circuits (ICs) for the next generation of consumer electronics applications. The company’s experienced engineers combine RF and digital communications systems experience with RF silicon design expertise to develop highly advanced ICs for cost-effective integration into high-volume consumer platforms. RF Magic’s RF Systems on a Chip technology is well suited to meet extreme broadband challenges facing the expanding Digital Home, Consumer Mobility and High Performance Networking markets, such as high-throughput communications, wide bandwidth channels, multiple video channels, multi-function radios and high-interference environments. More than two million of the company’s award-winning products have been shipped to customers for use in Digital Broadcast Satellite (DBS) Out Door Units (ODUs), digital broadcast set top boxes (STBs) and televisions, home media centers, and fixed wireless access modems. Employing patented design techniques, RF Magic’s broadband RF Systems on a Chip ICs offer premium performance, efficient design, lower cost, diverse functionality, and simplicity of use to Deliver the Next RF Generation.
CoWare, Inc. specializes in providing platform-driven electronic system-level design software and consulting services tailored for IP, semiconductor, and electronics companies. Its comprehensive product suite includes Platform Architect, a SystemC-based graphical environment that facilitates platform analysis; Model Designer for the verification of IP blocks; and Virtual Platform, which offers simulation packages for software development teams. Additionally, CoWare provides a Model Library containing processor, bus, and peripheral models, as well as Processor Designer, which enables the creation of custom processors and programmable hardware accelerators. The company's Signal Processing Designer allows for the design and analysis of signal processing algorithms, exporting implementations as functional blocks. Together, these tools and services support the development, distribution, and validation of virtual hardware platforms essential for device software development.
CoWare, Inc. specializes in providing platform-driven electronic system-level design software and consulting services tailored for IP, semiconductor, and electronics companies. Its comprehensive product suite includes Platform Architect, a SystemC-based graphical environment that facilitates platform analysis; Model Designer for the verification of IP blocks; and Virtual Platform, which offers simulation packages for software development teams. Additionally, CoWare provides a Model Library containing processor, bus, and peripheral models, as well as Processor Designer, which enables the creation of custom processors and programmable hardware accelerators. The company's Signal Processing Designer allows for the design and analysis of signal processing algorithms, exporting implementations as functional blocks. Together, these tools and services support the development, distribution, and validation of virtual hardware platforms essential for device software development.