Nu Horizons Introduces Virtual Design Lab Targeting Digital Signal Processing

Melville, NY -- Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. announced its new virtual digital signal processing (DSP) design lab which builds upon the Spartan-3 two million-gate XC3S2000 FPGA from Xilinx. This design lab is a collaborative effort of Nu Horizons with a number of industry leaders including: Xilinx, Inc., Linear Technology Corporation, Intersil Corporation and the Mathworks. Nu Horizons' signal processing virtual lab is the first of its kind to incorporate the Mathworks Simulink simulation and model-based design with both analog-to-digital (A/D) converter interfaces and digital-to-analog (D/A) converter modules. In addition, the lab offers test equipment to provide signal insertion and measure output waveforms.

The signal processing virtual lab is configured to allow users to create and download high performance DSP applications. Advanced algorithms can be developed and complex measurements performed via a full complement of test equipment connected to the virtual lab environment. Both a Signal/Pattern Generator and High Speed Oscilloscope connect to A/D and D/A modules and each piece of test equipment is placed in the Host Mode in order to remotely manage the equipment's front panel controls. Settings and scripts are also easily saved for re-use on future sessions, while the signal insertion output measurement capability within the lab enables designers to validate their algorithms.

"Nu Horizons is committed to offering quick and easy access to new technologies," explains Athar Zafar, vice president of global engineering for Nu Horizons. "This lab enables customers to evaluate Xilinx FPGAs for Signal Processing applications in an online environment, providing users with accurate measurements, authentic results and greater confidence in their findings."

SOURCE: Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.