Analog Devices Expands CodeFusion Studio™ and Introduces Data Provenance Solution to Accelerate Development and Enhance Data Security
Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI), a global leader in semiconductor technology, has announced the expansion of its developer-centric offerings with two groundbreaking solutions designed to streamline product development and ensure data security at the Intelligent Edge. The enhanced CodeFusion Studio System Planner simplifies resource allocation in complex architectures, while the new Data Provenance Software Development solution establishes a robust trust framework for data integrity. Together, these innovations empower developers to accelerate time-to-market and build secure, high-performance systems.
Early access kits and software downloads for these solutions will be available starting April 25 via https://developer.analog.com/.
CodeFusion Studio System Planner: Simplifying Complex Architectures
As embedded devices grow in processing power, core count, and functionality, they also introduce significant challenges for developers. Managing system design, allocating resources efficiently, and ensuring seamless integration across multiple teams have become increasingly complex tasks. Legacy tools often fall short, lacking the flexibility and customization required for modern heterogeneous architectures.
ADI’s CodeFusion Studio System Planner addresses these pain points with an open-source, permissively licensed architecture that simplifies project creation and optimizes code generation. Key features include:
- Graphical Resource Allocation: Developers can easily assign memory and peripherals across multiple cores using intuitive graphical tools. This ensures optimal utilization of hardware resources and reduces development bottlenecks.
- RTOS-Aware Configuration Tools: The System Planner is context-aware, recognizing the real-time operating system (RTOS) or firmware platform used on each core. It exposes relevant configuration settings for assigned peripherals or memory blocks, enabling precise tuning for specific applications.
- Flexible Plugin-Based Project Creation: A plugin system allows developers to customize workflows according to their needs. Out-of-the-box plugins for popular platforms like Zephyr RTOS and ADI’s SDK provide a solid foundation, but users can modify or create plugins tailored to their requirements. Underneath, a templating engine supports dynamic code generation, leveraging JavaScript or TypeScript functions for advanced logic.
- Memory Partitioning Utility: A graphical interface helps partition memory resources among cores, generating linker scripts or Device Tree memory overlay files. Peripheral blocks can also be assigned graphically, further enhancing workflow efficiency.
These capabilities enable developers to quickly prototype, iterate, and optimize designs, reducing time-to-market while maintaining high performance standards.
Data Provenance Solution: Ensuring Trust and Traceability
In today’s interconnected world, ensuring data trust and traceability is paramount. ADI’s new Data Provenance Software Development solution addresses this need by creating a comprehensive trust framework for signal chain data generated at the Intelligent Edge. This solution ensures that data maintains its integrity, authenticity, and fidelity throughout its lifecycle—from creation to consumption or storage.
Key highlights of the Data Provenance solution include:
- Secure Metadata Appending: By attaching cryptographic metadata to data packets, the solution enhances transparency and verifiability. This metadata provides a detailed history of the data’s journey, making it easier to assess quality and reliability.
- Cryptographic Proof of Authenticity: Strong cryptographic techniques guarantee the authenticity and integrity of data, even as it traverses complex networks. This feature is critical for applications ranging from simple dashboard displays to sophisticated machine learning models.
- Improved Decision-Making Precision: With trusted, high-fidelity data, organizations can build more accurate algorithms and AI models, extract verified sensor insights, and reduce data waste. For example, manufacturers can rely on proven data to improve operational reliability and minimize errors.
The Data Provenance solution is part of ADI’s broader ADI Assure Trusted Edge Security Architecture, which reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering end-to-end security for embedded systems.
Empowering Developers for the Future
According to Rob Oshana, Senior Vice President of the Software and Digital Platforms group at ADI, “Embedded developers face unprecedented complexity, from multicore processors to evolving security threats. Our customers want faster, easier ways to manage system design, allocate resources, and ensure data integrity—all without compromising efficiency.”
The expanded CodeFusion Studio System Planner and Data Provenance solution were developed in response to these demands, providing tools that simplify workflows and enhance trust. Looking ahead, ADI plans to extend the CodeFusion Studio platform further, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities to support the next generation of intelligent embedded systems.
Why These Solutions Matter
The exponential growth of edge computing has placed immense pressure on developers to deliver innovative solutions quickly and securely. ADI’s latest offerings address these challenges head-on, enabling businesses to:
- Accelerate Time-to-Market: Streamlined workflows and optimized resource allocation reduce development cycles, allowing companies to bring products to market faster.
- Enhance Data Security: The Data Provenance solution ensures that data remains trustworthy and tamper-proof, protecting against vulnerabilities in complex ecosystems.
- Drive Innovation: With reliable, high-quality data and efficient development tools, organizations can focus on creating cutting-edge applications for industries such as healthcare, industrial automation, and smart cities.
