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After the meltdown	22/06/2009
How will demand for electronic components from Europe's industries change after the worst 'meltdown' in demand for a decade? And what does it mean for distribution?

Digital power gets a boost	22/06/2009
While the profile of digitally controlled power supplies is rising, it could remain a high end option for a while.

Engineering the future	22/06/2009
Richard Noble is looking to build a car that goes in excess of 1000mph. but he's also looking to inspire tomorrow's engineers.

Good things in small packages	22/06/2009
How a new approach to packaging is meeting a wide range of needs.

It’s time to evolve	22/06/2009
In order to survive, distribution must evolve and converging technologies are providing the stimulus for that change.

Rising to the challenge	22/06/2009
Distribution in the 21st Century needs to respond to a change agenda.

Top 10 converter tips	22/06/2009
A set of often overlooked, but nevertheless important, a/d converter specifications.

Whatever happened to structured asics?	22/06/2009
A few years ago, industry pundits were predicting that structured asics would supersede the standard variety of asic, so what happened? Did the emperor have no clothes on after all?

Advertorial: How can we help you?	19/06/2009
Technical support is a key service factor in Digi-Key's customer appeal.

Framer-Mapper looks to serve future comms needs	10/06/2009
A framer-mapper is attracting more attention than usual. What does the part offer that others don't?

Semiconductor manufacturing techniques bring benefits to thermal management	10/06/2009
Thermal management is an increasingly important design issue as semiconductors dissipate more heat. At the board level, this can be dealt with in a number of ways, including the use of heat sinks. But there can be a downside to this approach, at least in the opinion of Paul Magill, vp of marketing ... Read more

Wireless based system is set to provide ‘staycationers’ with their creature comforts	10/06/2009
In the current economic climate, the 'staycation' – holidaying in the UK, rather than abroad – is becoming more popular. But holidaymakers want to take advantage of the technologies with which they have become familiar.

Extending the COM definition to small and mobile systems	08/06/2009
Since the first computer on module (COM) definition appeared in 1999, the technology has found its way into most embedded computer applications. Following the introduction of the Intel Atom, pc technology became less power hungry and this trend continues in new COM developments. However, not every ... Read more

Pin fin heat sinks point the way to more efficient cooling	08/06/2009
In recent years, increases in processing power mean advanced semiconductor devices now dissipate astounding levels of power. For many applications, cooling these devices has become a major challenge. Older style heat sinks are often inadequate for cooling newer, hotter running components.

Debugging methods for FPGAs	28/05/2009
There are several debugging methods available for fpga design, including simulation at the RTL and gate level, static timing verification and debug at the hardware level. (Online Article)

Attractive technology	26/05/2009
Josef Janisch, senior product marketing manager, austriamicrosystems looks at enhancing the resolution of robust magnetic motion sensors

Displaying innovation	26/05/2009
One of the projects being pursued at Microsoft Research's Cambridge lab is SecondLight, a surface computing technology that can project images and detect gestures in mid air, as well as detecting interactions on the display's surface.

FPGAs back design call	26/05/2009
Sanctioning the development of an assp is a tough call for the ceo of a telecom chip company. Given the depressed marketplace, an expensive chip design project only makes sense if telecom equipment makers commit to using your planned ic

Going for gold	26/05/2009
The processes and tools involved in becoming a part of the SC21 community – and the business benefits

Power for change	26/05/2009
The new Battery Directive has implications for all designers

Testing times?	26/05/2009
There is probably no market sector immune from the need to provide more and more features in a product at ever decreasing prices. And embedded test and measurement is following this trend.

The outsourcing dilemma	26/05/2009
The options open to aerospace and defence OEMs and their suppliers as they weigh up the sourcing options

Through a glass, brightly	26/05/2009
By combining touchscreen functionality with mirrored glass, a multitude of new applications are possible

The high cost of low cost development kits	18/05/2009
A major challenge for any business, particularly in the current economic climate, is how much do you invest in staff and equipment to achieve your profitability goals. Overdoing that spending will wipe out the potential increases in profit, yet under investing leaves you ill equipped to capitalise ... Read more (Online Article)

Changing channels	08/05/2009
Using iPlayer, the BBC is currently streaming 100Tbyte of programming a day over the internet: a far cry from the single channel black and white broadcast days of Watch with Mother in 1952.

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