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How to get more from your distributor relationships 12/03/2010
The right distributor can help OEMs and CEMs create more innovative and successful products, reduce costs and improve quality.
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Connecting with medical needs 08/03/2010
Connectors are playing a vital role in implantable electronics. By Chris Parsonage.
Core to the fore 08/03/2010
What's so special about Intel's Core i7 processor and why is it finding a lot of industrial applications?
A guiding hand 08/03/2010
Intellect and Electronics KTN to help companies address offshoring decision making
Prescription for success: Medtec preview 08/03/2010
Find out more about the opportunities offered by medical electronics and the market's requirements at MEDTEC UK.
Model behaviour: Autosar 23/02/2010
Autosar is a major topic when it comes to discussions about automotive design. While much has been written about the architecture, the benefits of reuse, exchangeability and redistribution of functions, what does Autosar mean for those who actually develop a car's functionality?
On a charge: Automotive electronics 23/02/2010
Lithium ion batteries are finding automotive applications, but managing them is a tricky business
Opening doors: Open communications standard 23/02/2010
An open communications standard aims to make it easier to work with smart meter developers
Powering innovation 23/02/2010
Snapdragon is proving a popular comms processor. But what's involved?
Embedded World Preview 08/02/2010
Embedded World set to buck the economic trends. Graham Pitcher reports.
Silicon gets silky 25/01/2010
Research being conducted in the US could make it far easier to implant electronics in the human body.
Sounds good! A new approach to audio amplifiers promises much longer battery life 25/01/2010
Much has been written about the efficiency of Class D amplifiers, with figures of 90% or greater being routinely quoted.
Powering performance 25/01/2010
Maximising battery operating time in a 'gym for the lungs'
Swimming with sharks? The commercial and technical risks of the small/medium sized display market 25/01/2010
The market for small/medium format (3.5 to 15in) industrial tft displays is increasing; figures from DisplaySearch suggest an annual growth of approximately 24%.
Cellular development 11/01/2010
In the 25 years since Ernie Wise made the first mobile phone call in the UK, the technology has changed beyond recognition
Small scale, big challenges: Space electronics 11/01/2010
Small satellites give more access to space, but the design challenges remain large
Built to last 11/01/2010
Well beyond their 'best by' dates, Spirit and Opportunity continue to collect data from the surface of Mars
Can I get a Witnesss? 07/12/2009
Defining a system architecture for wireless data collection in aerospace applications.
Speaking of success: Arrow Electronics 07/12/2009
The creation of a new sales channel, solutions for vertical markets and a new development tool evaluation programme are just three of this year's highlights for Arrow Electronics UK.
Speaking of success: Epson Europe Electronics 07/12/2009
Jiro Morinaga explains how Epson's recently introduced lcd controller can help save energy in a range of systems.
Chips with everything – reloaded 07/12/2009
The roadmap for MEMS predicts monolithic MEMS/CMOS integration, opening the door to a new era of 'chips with everything'.
Speaking of success: Mouser Electronics 07/12/2009
Mouser Electronics is one of the fastest growing catalogue and web based distributors in the world, dedicated to customer focused distribution through the rapid introduction of the newest products and leading edge technologies.
Powering change - GaN transistors set to enable new high power applications 07/12/2009
RF and microwave applications are becoming increasingly important as the world becomes more reliant upon wireless communications. But supporting the mobile phone network is just one aspect of the technology; radar is another burgeoning application.
Showcasing talent - Hard times for start ups, but investors are still interested in opportunities 07/12/2009
Even in the 'good times', starting up a technology company is something not recommended for the faint hearted.
Adding access intelligence 23/11/2009
Service providers continually upgrade their networks, but as soon as they tackle one problem, another arises. Given the rapid clip at which broadband traffic is growing, it is the access network that is demanding the operators' attention.
Engineering portable power 23/11/2009
Providing mobility in a product can provide additional revenue and open new markets beyond the scope of fixed applications. A good example of this is the portable ultrasound market.
Marketwatch: Switching on to opportunities 23/11/2009
Building automation technology is on the threshold of mass market adoption.
LCDs – Monitors for the digital low-energy society 19/11/2009
There is virtually no other display technology that is so flexible and versatile in its application as lcd technology. Various technical designs mean that it can be optimised for a whole range of application areas.
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Cover story: Hot Chips 10/11/2009
Counterfeit components are so widespread that there is every chance you will unknowingly already have some in your home gadgets.
Ferreting out contraband 10/11/2009
UK researchers are developing a robot which is able to screen cargo at border controls far more accurately than traditional methods.
Flash forward: Programmable platforms 10/11/2009
How flash based fpgas are hitting the industry's sweet spots.
Outlook 2010: Upping your performance 28/10/2009
How performance based marketing can help engineers do 'more' with 'less'
Outlook 2010: British electronics finding its niche 28/10/2009
Where are the opportunities for UK electronics and what are the challenges associated with exploiting them?
Outlook 2010: The key to energy reduction 28/10/2009
Emerging 32bit MCU solutions will drive higher efficiency applications through intrinsic ultra low power operation
Outlook 2010: Photonics have a bright future 28/10/2009
More and more applications look to take advantage of the power of photonics
Outlook 2010: Innovate for the upturn 28/10/2009
Get more from your measurements In today's tough economic climate, it's never been more difficult to justify investment in capital equipment. In fact, in many organisations, approval for investment is now going to Senior VP, CFO and, in some cases, CEO and board level.
Small screen, big challenge 27/10/2009
Mobile tv has a long heritage, but still hasn't made it as a mass market technology – at least in the UK.
Power for change 27/10/2009
Meeting no load power consumption requirements
Addressing core issues 27/10/2009
Multicore is key to innovation in medical applications.
What the doctor ordered 27/10/2009
Prescribing wireless connectivity to the medical environment
The life sciences revolution 12/10/2009
Semiconductor manufacturing technology is enabling the life sciences sector to develop.
The world goes wireless 12/10/2009
The world is going wireless; whether it's home, work or leisure. Market researchers estimate there are currently around 7billion wireless devices in use in the world, increasing to 15billion by 2015.
Interview: Coming back into focus 12/10/2009
Graham Pitcher talks with RS Components' Ian Mason about its plans to concentrate more closely on semiconductors.
Backlights in the spotlight 12/10/2009
Why led backlit displays are being used in more and more industrial applications.
Top 10 considerations when choosing memory 08/10/2009
Nexus GB, the exclusive UK distributor of Datakey Electronics' range of rugged portable memory products, has produced a checklist of issues that OEMs should consider before integrating portable memory into a new design.
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Getting smarter 18/09/2009
Everyone will get smart meters by 2020. But what's involved in the roll out?
Directives drive efficiency 18/09/2009
Energy efficiency is nearing the top of the designer's agenda.
Timing is everything 18/09/2009
In an ever changing market place where there is economic uncertainty, there is an ever increasing demand for businesses to approach their markets in a more creative way.
Packing in the power 18/09/2009
Creating a high energy battery system is a challenge, but there are a number of reasons why the electric car presents a huge green opportunity.
Controlling communications 18/09/2009
Many instrumentation and control applications use analogue current loops as the physical links for telemetry measurements and remote actuator control.
Making sensible outsourcing decisions 18/09/2009
Offshore manufacturing has its place and, for some OEMs with the right type of product, significant cost savings can be achieved. However, blindly chasing apparently cheaper manufacturing prices can be fraught with danger.
The integration imperative 18/09/2009
In today's high mobility society, the car is becoming just another connected device in the web. The driver expects to access the same information in their vehicle as they do in all other areas of life. These expectations will not be met without a significant contribution from electronics.
Test gets real 18/09/2009
System test complexity is increasing. An obvious statement, perhaps, but the fact is that, as products become more complex and time to market pressures increase, making sure the product does what it says on the label is paramount.
Fibre for the future – COVER STORY 07/09/2009
Japanese and South Korean consumers are used to receiving broadband rates of up to 1Gbit/s, UK rates are a snail's pace in comparison. So why are we so far behind?
Pushing the envelope with microelectronics 27/08/2009
For many years, the omnipresent hybrid microcircuit or ceramic multi chip module (mcm) has proven its outstanding pedigree for harsh environment applications against conventional pcbs with soldered, surface mount components.
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The redesign of a high reliability avionics power supply 13/08/2009
Today's aviation electronics (avionics) designers voice common concerns. Paul Nickelsberg, president and cto, Orchid Technologies Engineering and Consulting takes a closer look.
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FLOSS and COTS: Natural partners for decreasing costs and increasing quality 11/08/2009
COTS (Commercial off the shelf) software is often seen as a way to exploit economies of scale and to avoid the high costs and reliability challenges in building special one off products.
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Defence showcase is 10% larger 10/08/2009
More than 1350 exhibitors will be showcasing their latest innovations at this year's Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) exhibition, which takes place at London's Excel centre from 8 to 11 September.
Finding the balance 10/08/2009
With products that can be integrated into both enterprise and military markets, when does COTS become COTS?
DSEi Seminar preview 10/08/2009
Chris Shaw speaks to three of this year's speakers.
Building on brilliance 27/07/2009
Innovation and design excellence keep leading fabless companies in the UK.
Turning the tanker 27/07/2009
What progress has there been in refocusing the UK's electronics industry?
One step at a time 27/07/2009
The work underway to boost skills is taking a step by step approach.
Harvest for the world 13/07/2009
Energy harvesting has traditionally been associated with small wireless devices, but with so many potential applications, power sourcing and conversion companies are looking further afield.
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.
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.
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?
Advertorial: How can we help you? 19/06/2009
Technical support is a key service factor in Digi-Key's customer appeal.
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
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?
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.
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.
Through a glass, brightly 26/05/2009
By combining touchscreen functionality with mirrored glass, a multitude of new applications are possible
Going for gold 26/05/2009
The processes and tools involved in becoming a part of the SC21 community – and the business benefits
The outsourcing dilemma 26/05/2009
The options open to aerospace and defence OEMs and their suppliers as they weigh up the sourcing options
Fuelling the future 08/05/2009
Fuel cells are finding customers in niche markets, but UK component technology could open the door to high volume applications.
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.
Virtualisation insecurity 28/04/2009
Are hypervisors as secure as you think?
Cool solutions for enclosures 27/04/2009
Sooner or later, a design has to be enclosed and what form that enclosure takes is dependent upon the application.
Setting the standard for industrial communications 27/04/2009
Industrial networking is a fragmented market and a growing number of industrial communications standards means fpgas to the rescue.
Is the writing on the wall for the discrete dsp? 27/04/2009
The wealth of features supported by the latest MP3 players is only possible because of the widespread adoption of digital signal processing, yet you will not find a standalone dsp within an MP3 player. Instead, an SoC includes hardware support for dsp.
How to protect your differentiating software 27/04/2009
Software is becoming an increasingly important part of the electronics industry. Whether it's the design packages that enable the creation of complex chips, the operating systems empowering embedded designs or the bitstreams that program fpgas, software is everywhere.
Solar powered aircraft 15/04/2009
While cars are already beginning to adopt 'green' technologies, a greater challenge is to harness alternative energy to power aircraft. The Solar Impulse project is looking to develop an aircraft that can circumnavigate the globe.
Express delivery 14/04/2009
FedEx is the world’s largest express transportation company, but the range of goods which FedEx ships can expose its planes to danger - therefore designing a fire suppression system required reliable prototyping tools.
Testing times for LTE 14/04/2009
It's widely acknowledged that Long Term Evolution (LTE) is the inevitable next step in radio communications and should be available commercially in 2010. That means test issues need to be addressed sooner, rather than later.
Scanning for answers 20/03/2009
Medical electronics companies are looking to make scanning technologies more widely available.
Generation x 09/03/2009
Many companies are looking for solutions in the development of next generation wireless networks – and lte looks to be leading the way.
An eye on efficiency 09/03/2009
How a customer specific pcb helped in the development of an eye diagnostic device.
Open for business 09/03/2009
Designers can now choose from a range of open source operating systems.
Innovation – the key to success 09/03/2009
Companies which innovate today will be those which succeed in the future.
Back to basics 24/02/2009
The distribution sector has been gaining in importance as principals have reduced their direct sales operations.
A bright future 23/02/2009
One thing of which the distribution sector cannot be accused is complacency. It’s an industry which continually looks to develop into new areas of technology, despite economic conditions. The latest forecast from industry association Afdec painted a dismal picture of the UK distribution sector’s ... Read more
A call to ARMs 23/02/2009
If laptops, smart phones, set top boxes and even games consoles do not provide enough ways to access the internet at home, don’t worry. New consumer electronics products are coming that promise elegant ways to browse the web.
A cluster of expertise 23/02/2009
The move towards the use of colour TFT LCDs in automotive applications is long established. Drivers and passengers have become comfortable with their use in the cabin and on the console, through the proliferation of products such as GPS and in car entertainment.
Cameras: the sixth sense 23/02/2009
How ccd and cmos camera modules improve driver assistance systems.
Bringing a boost 23/02/2009
Automotive applications benefit from multiphase boosters.
Another dimension 23/02/2009
3d television comes of age as the electronics industry sets its sights on 50 year old technology.
In for the long haul 23/02/2009
Digi-Key knows where it’s been – and it knows where it’s going.
Pump up the volume 09/02/2009
The consumer electronics business is well versed at bringing new products to market with more features and, generally, at lower cost. But the trend does have something of a trade off.
Priming the design pump 05/02/2009
STMicroelectronics has added another device to its Primer range of prototyping devices. The STM32 Primer2, about the size of a mobile phone, comes with a 128 x 160pixel colour touchscreen, a joystick/push button, extension connector and preloaded sample applications. There is also a built in USB ... Read more
Hands off technology? 27/01/2009
Will life begin at 40 for the computer mouse, or are we already looking at its demise?
In good health 26/01/2009
Despite the dominance of digital, analogue components are holding their own – notably, within the medical sector. So could analogue technology be giving digital a taste of its own medicine?
Surviving the downturn 26/01/2009
Cost competitive UK electronics manufacturing is coming to the rescue.
Small is beautiful 26/01/2009
Femtocells are set to expand 3G communications. But what are the silicon implications?
Push here 13/01/2009
How industrial systems are moving beyond the red button.
Strong signals 13/01/2009
Hyperboloid connectors retain such strong signal integrity that they are being used in harsher and harsher environments.
Medical marvel 05/12/2008
Could the latest technologies provide more accurate breast cancer screening?
Quality and quantity 05/12/2008
Wavelets work wonders for high data rate tv image transport.
Image enhancement 05/12/2008
The signal processing challenges of medical imaging systems.
Pulling the strings 21/11/2008
Designing mission and safety critical systems using SysML.
Thanks for the MEMS 21/11/2008
Multiple microphones in applications such as mobile handsets and media players bring improved quality.
Going green 21/11/2008
Backlight driver helps automotive designers to meet environmental challenges.
Float on 21/11/2008
Latest dsps concentrate on energy efficiency.
Concentrated power 07/11/2008
Can the latest in low power fpgas meet the needs of high volume markets?
Multicore magic 07/11/2008
Multicore processor aimed at heart of comms web.
Cool it! 07/11/2008
Temperature affects device reliability significantly, so the onus is on designers to transfer heat away from devices at risk.
ADVERTORIAL – HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES 04/11/2008
Medical technology offers a major potential market for UK electronics product developers.
Cutting carbon 24/10/2008
What can be done to reduce the IT industry’s carbon footprint?
Shifting gears 24/10/2008
Gear change system catches judges’ eyes.
The future is bright 24/10/2008
Short term problems aside, the future for UK electronics distribution looks bright.
Feeling the crunch? 24/10/2008
How are supply chains evolving to combat inevitable tightening budgets?
Healthy developments 24/10/2008
Software priorities for medical technology advancement.
Fit for purpose 24/10/2008
MCUs for portable medical devices require functional density and low power.
Greater communication 10/10/2008
Open fieldbus networks are the same or similar, but there are fundamental differences in their use and performance
Designing successfully 10/10/2008
PCB design software speeds time to market.
The colour of sound 10/10/2008
How acoustic cameras help us see the invisible.
Pushing the envelope 10/10/2008
Data conversion demands drive product innovation
Making a display 22/09/2008
Single chip designs for optimal in car display systems.
Models make sense 22/09/2008
Testing and verifying automotive embedded software using Model Based Design
Avoiding danger 22/09/2008
How to navigate the offshore manufacturing minefield.
Consumer demand drives quality control in China 22/09/2008
How can Chinese consumers benefit UK manufacturers?
Peering ahead 22/09/2008
A new set of Directives and regulations is approaching rapidly.
Crystal free 22/09/2008
Silicon based oscillator targeted at consumer applications.
Getting a response 22/09/2008
Real time or real Linux? A realistic alternative.
Plugging in 22/09/2008
Integrating 3G wireless into your device.
Testing times 22/09/2008
What are the benefits and challenges of outsourcing the test function?
Beyond the boundary 22/09/2008
SJTAG is not yet a standard, but there’s a compelling case for it to become one.
Security in the skies 08/09/2008
How multiple independent levels of security software architecture meet the disparate system design requirements of military UAVs.
ASIC ascendancy? 08/09/2008
Will the latest asic approach turn around the technology’s fortunes?
Improve your image! 08/09/2008
Hardware based algorithms ensure optimum brightness and colour reproduction
Virtualisation boosts coverage 08/09/2008
How a new approach to coverage is improving the process.
Born and bred 08/09/2008
Will ‘new kid on the block’ MicroTCA be mature enough to eventually outgrow its older ATCA sibling?
Take up takes off 08/09/2008
New markets demanding high availability systems with minimum downtime are a ‘steal’ for the ATCA and MicroTCA sector.
Picture this! 08/09/2008
Will increasing demand for highly sensitive imaging products see cmos technology gain the upper hand over ccds?
It’s the little things 26/08/2008
Capitalising on the UK’s academic nanotechnology expertise.
Hitting the spot 08/08/2008
How analogue technology is helping to create faster, more precise products. By Conor Power.
The final frontier 20/06/2008
The manufacturer’s thirst for knowledge means distribution must continually explore the new frontiers of electronics innovation. By Mike Richardson.
Quick fit kitting 20/06/2008
Distribution is playing an increasing role in component kitting and production ready packaging solutions. By Mike Richardson.
Within REACH 06/06/2008
Don’t panic! The latest regulation to reach our industry is designed to protect our health. By Mike Richardson.
Making a connection 06/06/2008
How are connector manufacturers meeting high speed signal needs? By Vanessa Knivett.
Testing times 06/06/2008
Test system development isn’t as easy as your boss may think. By Bob Dean and Calvin Erickson.
Wider angle, wider choice 23/05/2008
New techniques in lcd panels can help system designers avoid the wrangles of narrow viewing angles. By Mike Richardson.
Clean bill of health 23/05/2008
The combination of electronics and micro fluidics is set to give medical diagnostic devices a much needed a shot in the arm. By Graham Pitcher.
The special one 23/05/2008
Is the UK still a powerhouse for high levels of electronics design and manufacturing specialisation? By Mike Richardson.
Why settle for less? 23/05/2008
Are OEMs aiming too low by targeting outsourcing as a tactic to reduce costs? By Mike Richardson.
Guiding lights 09/05/2008
Solution providers shed light on the growth opportunities available for LED lighting. By Mike Richardson.
UAVs: waiting in the wings? - Cover story 18/04/2008
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems are increasingly being used to reach the parts other airplanes cannot reach. By Mike Richardson.
You are here! 18/04/2008
How location based services technology is increasingly finding favour in consumer applications. By David Boothroyd.
All pull together! 18/04/2008
Self assembling wireless sensor networks are enabling new applications. By Louise Joselyn.
Boxing clever 18/04/2008
Set top box maker TVonics discusses its evolving strategy for system test. By Vanessa Knivett.
In safe hands 09/04/2008
Migrating products from design to manufacture in a high mix environment. By Steve Davies.
Together we stand … 09/04/2008
… divided we fall. The UK aerospace and defence industry is uniting to strengthen its supply chain. Can SC21 provide the glue? By Mike Richardson.
Clean skies ahead 09/04/2008
Can solar powered sustainable aviation really be more than just a flight of fancy? By Mike Richardson.
Get real! 20/03/2008
Faced with a blank piece of paper, how can the systems engineer help customers to meet their design goals? By Mike Richardson.
Future proofing fun 20/03/2008
How fgpas could serve as platforms for next generation game consoles. By Bart Borosky.
Split second accuracy 07/03/2008
Improvements in their frequency stability mean ceramic resonators can be used more widely. By Paul Jones.
Healing light 07/03/2008
Groundbreaking led based therapies are poised to bring some light relief to those suffering from a variety of medical complaints. By Mike Richardson.
Getting plastered 07/03/2008
EDA tools have helped to bring to fruition a mixed signal chip targeted at a ‘digital plaster’ application. By Vanessa Knivett.
Miracle workers 26/02/2008
Today’s fast paced, ever changing industry demands that the distributor has to be all things to all manufacturers. By Mike Richardson.
The little big men 26/02/2008
A small distributor, protected by a global parent, can help keep your design one jump ahead of the competition. By Mike Richardson.
Beyond telematics 25/02/2008
The next development in automotive electronics is to connect cars with other cars.
Fit for purpose 25/02/2008
Consumer oriented components, from ICs to cables and connectors, must toughen up to withstand life on the open road.
Logical developments 25/02/2008
FPGAs are helping to bring cars to market more quickly.
Look, no wires! 25/02/2008
The thirst for the removal of yet more wires continues unabated – especially in our living rooms.
Let’s talk 25/02/2008
How to get legacy devices communicating over a network.
Vision on 08/02/2008
Telepresence, the latest generation of videoconferencing, is gaining credibility amongst business users. By Vanessa Knivett.
Every which way 08/02/2008
The latest techniques in data conversion are leading designers to a whole new world of opportunity. By Mike Richardson.
Proof of concept 08/02/2008
How the latest reference designs can help you to avoid reinventing the wheel. By Mike Richardson.
Seeing is believing 18/01/2008
Advances in signal processing aid the development of medical diagnosis instruments. By Mike Lloyd.
Differentiation by design 18/01/2008
PCB design software helps get set top boxes to market quickly. By Phil Mayo.
One step beyond - Cover story 18/01/2008
The exploration of digital audio innovations in guitar effects pedals is one small step for man, one giant ‘kerrang’ for mankind! By Mike Richardson.
A different view 18/01/2008
How P-OLEDs are enabling the next generation of video display devices. By Professor Ian Underwood.
Getting up to speed 18/01/2008
It’s more than just a race against time when it comes to getting new product introductions to market quickly. By Mike Richardson.
Man and machine 04/01/2008
Technology trends suggest the relationship between man and machine is not lost, yet. By Vanessa Knivett
Focusing on connection 07/12/2007
Serdes chips simplify automotive video interconnects. By Naresh Shetty.
On the tiles 07/12/2007
Will a software defined tile based architecture help to crack the consumer market? By Graham Pitcher.
Hitting the targets 07/12/2007
Blending audio and power management functionality solves consumer electronics problems. By Graham Pitcher.
Home on the range 07/12/2007
How increasing adoption of ZigBee wireless will soon be helping to get our houses in order. By Mike Richardson.
In the pipeline 07/12/2007
Meeting the challenges of monitoring a gas pipeline 850m below the North Sea. By Mike Richardson.
A system of systems 23/11/2007
How the best laid plans within an organisation can be kept 'plane' and simple! By Mike Richardson.
Suited and booted 23/11/2007
Nowadays it’s rare that the roles of engineer, entrepreneur and salesman can be combined effectively. By Mike Richardson.
Overcoming operative stress 20/11/2007
Ceramic solves sensor challenge.
Some light relief 09/11/2007
The leading lights of led technology provide some relief for customers whose imaginations are limited by the light bulb. By Mike Richardson.
Alert to the risks 19/10/2007
DSP is at the heart of an atrial fibrillation monitor. By Graham Pitcher.
Crest of a wave 19/10/2007
How different levels of technical support can help keep designers on the crest of innovation’s wave. By Mike Richardson.
Grey market blues 19/10/2007
How to avoid the nasty surprises of purchasing components that don’t do what they say on the label. By Mike Richardson.
Getting smarter 19/10/2007
Secure micros are finding wider application. By Graham Pitcher.
Feed me! 19/10/2007
Power hungry technology continues to make the job of reducing global energy consumption harder than ever. By Mike Richardson.
 
Low power, high impact - Sponsored Tutorial 19/10/2007
Ultra low power microcontroller enables portable medical applications. By Christian Hernitscheck.
Medical goes high tech 19/10/2007
Advances in telehealthcare place the focus firmly on high tech design. By Gareth Beckett.
Beating the bulge 08/10/2007
How analogue companion chips and digital SoCs can work together.
Share and share alike 08/10/2007
How IMS is poised to enable content sharing over mobile phones.
Opportunities stack up 08/10/2007
How to succeed with a modular approach to motor control design.
Navigating the system 10/09/2007
Safety issues surround car information systems. By Louise Joselyn.
 
Models of elegance 07/09/2007
Domain specific modelling promises fast software with fewer errors. By Duncan Leslie.
Lights, camera, action! 07/09/2007
How next generation led based automotive headlight designs will help keep safety in the driving seat. By Mike Richardson.
Built to last 09/07/2007
New telecoms and networking architectures are evolving fast. But are the ATCA and MicroTCA standards built to last? By Mike Richardson.
Flying … off the shelf 22/06/2007
Can the mil-aero industry ensure COTS technologies meet safety and reliability requirements? By Mike Richardson.
Point of interest 08/06/2007
How the latest laser techniques can prove that three into one will go. By Mike Richardson.
Investing in innovation 08/06/2007
Start ups fish in the same ‘Pond’. By Graham Pitcher.
 
Meeting audio needs – SPONSORED TUTORIAL 10/05/2007
On the move: reference designs for next generation in car audio. By Georgi Pangev and Volker Schumann.
Ultrasound in the field 20/04/2007
Portable ultrasound systems need high performance analogue components. By Graham Pitcher.
Playing the field 09/03/2007
How modern silicon is helping to make an old technology more attractive. By Mike Richardson.
Untouchable! 09/03/2007
Today’s sensor manufacturers are feeling their way towards smaller, higher performance products combined with low cost. By Mike Richardson.
Converter breaks barriers – sponsored tutorial 13/02/2007
Analog Devices explains how its technology is helping to overcome data conversion challenges for 3G and WiMAX basestations.
Finger on the pulse 14/11/2006
As biometric security gets government backing, the technology is finding wider application. By Christos Papakyriacou.
Take me home, digitally – sponsored tutorial 14/11/2006
Analog Devices describes how technology is meeting the needs of the digital home entertainment revolution.
Catching cancer early 24/10/2006
The NHS’ role is not only providing healthcare, it is also a development hotbed for new technologies. By Vanessa Knivett.
Risk and susceptibility 24/10/2006
What does the revised edition of IEC60601-1 mean for medical devices, particularly when specifying power supplies? By Steve Elliott.
 
The fear factor 24/10/2006
Enabling the wireless hospital will mean overcoming wireless hysteria. By Colin Smithers.
 
Hitting stiff targets 24/10/2006
One year on from its acquisition by Avnet, Memec is now fully integrated into the company’s operations and hitting some ambitious targets. By Georg Steinberger.
 
That special touch 22/09/2006
Radio alarm features novel interface technology.
 
Structured for stability 12/09/2006
FlexRay: The hardware view.
 
Flexible fusion 12/09/2006
Sensor data fusion is making a case for the use of fpga technology in automotive radar sensors.
 
Reforming body electronics 12/09/2006
Model based design is streamlining the development of body electronics systems.
 
A sense of purpose – SPONSORED TUTORIAL 11/09/2006
New opportunities for capacitive sensors in the car.
 
Sensing an opportunity 15/08/2006
Consumer electronics applications are growing the market for MEMS based sensors. By Graham Pitcher.
 
Under scrutiny 27/06/2006
Vision system and direct part marking meet lab’s sample processing needs. By Graham Pitcher.
 
Creating convergence -- SPONSORED TUTORIAL 27/06/2006
DaVinci: The art of convergence in digital entertainment.
 
Under scrutiny 23/06/2006
Vision system and direct part marking meet lab’s sample processing needs. By Graham Pitcher.
Mobiles get wings 23/05/2006
Satellite based mobile phone services will allow airline passengers to make calls from on high. By Vanessa Knivett.
 
One for all 23/05/2006
How a unified software environment is helping to simplify machine building. By Graham Pitcher.
 
One for all 18/05/2006
How a unified software environment is helping to simplify machine building. By Graham Pitcher.
 
Tutorial: Working overtime 09/05/2006
Analog Devices is filling the gap between sensor technology and its applications.
 
Working overtime 08/05/2006
Filling the gap between sensor technology and its applications. By Bob Scannell.
 
The new frontier 25/04/2006
Medical electronics is providing new opportunities for silicon developers. By Paul Dempsey.
 
Plasma progress 24/04/2006
Advances in blood coagulation technology could mean less invasive surgical procedures. By Vanessa Knivett.
 
The new frontier 21/04/2006
Medical electronics is providing new opportunities for silicon developers. By Paul Dempsey.
 
Plasma progress 21/04/2006
Advances in coagulation technology could mean less invasive surgical procedures. By Vanessa Knivett.
 
A power of good -- SPONSORED TUTORIAL 21/04/2006
Low power microcontrollers offer designers the ability to improve health care.
Fancy a ride? 28/03/2006
The days of two buses coming along at once could be over, at least in London. By Vanessa Knivett.
 
If the cap fits … 28/03/2006
How supercapacitors can help to solve power problems in portable products. By Graham Pitcher.
 
More power, less consumption 28/03/2006
Multiple power management techniques create compact and multifeatured systems with maximum battery life. By Andreas Biß, Sven Stegemann and Gunter Wagschal.
 
More power, less consumption 24/03/2006
Multiple power management techniques create compact and multifeatured systems with maximum battery life. By Andreas Biß, Sven Stegemann and Gunter Wagschal.
 
If the cap fits … 24/03/2006
How supercapacitors can help to solve power problems in portable products. By Graham Pitcher.
 
Not missing a beat 09/03/2006
Medical electronics poised for growth. Paul Dempsey reports from the Globalpress summit in Monterey.
 
A helping hand 28/02/2006
Technology is assisting drivers, but don’t expect to see a car that drives itself in a showroom near you any time soon. By Graham Pitcher.
 
Sensing success 28/02/2006
Is sensor technology proving a driving force in motorsport applications? By Vanessa Knivett.
 
Infotainment enablers – SPONSORED TUTORIAL 28/02/2006
SoCs simplify automotive information and entertainment applications.
 
A helping hand 23/02/2006
Technology is assisting drivers, but don’t expect to see a car that drives itself in a showroom near you any time soon. By Graham Pitcher.
 
Sensing success 23/02/2006
Is sensor technology proving a driving force in motorsport applications? By Vanessa Knivett.
 
Blocks bring benefits – SPONSORED TUTORIAL 19/01/2006
Efficient speech encoding/decoding with 8bit microcontrollers.
 
A tricky Blighter! 13/12/2005
How Plextek took a surveillance radar from a sketchy idea to reality. By Graham Pitcher.
 
A tricky Blighter! 08/12/2005
How Plextek took a surveillance radar from a sketchy idea to reality. By Graham Pitcher.
 
Giant killing? 16/11/2005
Mobile tv is providing an opportunity for start ups to challenge the big names. By John Walko.
 
Thumbs up for diabetes testing 09/11/2005
Making diabetes testing simpler and less painful is fuelling innovation. By Vanessa Knivett.
 
Let’s talk 03/11/2005
Interoperability in multiformat home networking. By Mario Giani and Marion Derivière.
 
And I’m a monkey’s uncle! 03/11/2005
Ignoring the small things like larger brains and opposable thumbs, what really sets us apart from other species is our ability to communicate. By Philip Ling.
 
Amps, patients and doctors don’t mix! 03/11/2005
There’s more to powering medical systems than you might think. By John Beecroft.
 
Cashing in on care 03/11/2005
Opportunities abound for electronics companies who capitalise on care. By Vanessa Knivett.
 
Critically remote 03/11/2005
Remote communications with medical equipment must not compromise patient safety. By Phil Buckley.
 
Stay in touch 11/10/2005
Why choose capacitive sensing over mechanical forms of switching for touch sensing applications? By Vanessa Knivett.
 
Kernel mustard 11/10/2005
New generation real time operating systems for high end automotive applications. By David Kalinsky.
 
Sparking developments 11/10/2005
Automotive ignition devices: the trend is smaller and smarter. By Jack Wojslawowicz and Jim Gillberg.
 
Building better models 11/10/2005
How model based design supports the automotive design process. By Dr Mark Hoyle.
 
Reliably informed 11/10/2005
With the constantly growing volume of software code in automobiles, electronics expertise and reliable process development among suppliers have become vital. By Steve Snook.
 
A Fantastic Voyage 11/10/2005
Nanoelectronics is set to revolutionise healthcare. By Paul Dempsey.
 
A new tract record 11/10/2005
Wireless endoscopy is proving that it isn’t a novelty medical technique. Vanessa Knivett reports.
 
Power on a small scale 11/10/2005
It’s not quite perpetual motion, but a silicon level device powered by vibration comes close. By Vanessa Knivett.
 
Radiating success 11/10/2005
From ‘secret squirrels’ to cancer fighters. Sixty years of rf and electronics development. By Graham Pitcher.
 
Hitting the right buttons – SPONSORED TUTORIAL 11/10/2005
How semiconductor manufacturers are developing flash based microcontrollers to meet the various requirements of home appliance applications.
 
In the frame 07/10/2005
Digital video technology: reshaping video applications. By Jean-Marc Charpentier.
 
Look, no wires! 07/10/2005
Making wires history for stereo headphones. By Luke D’Arcy.
 
Hard decisions 07/10/2005
Risk management: replacing rotating storage with solid state drives. By Doreet Oren.
 
Sensing an opportunity 23/09/2005
Consumer electronics applications are growing the market for MEMS based sensors. By Graham Pitcher.
 
An image problem 23/09/2005
FPGAs solve board level technology problems. By Jurgen Eder.
 
Cultural exchanges 23/09/2005
Putting a supercomputer in your sitting room. By Philip Ling.
 
Simpler security 14/09/2005
How flash microcontroller based fire security sounders can be designed at lower system cost than ever before. By Colin Garlick.
 
Hard to put a finger on … 14/07/2005
Simulating buttons and switches by combining vibration, pressure and sound is making automotive multimedia easier to handle. By Vanessa Knivett.
 
Multimedia processor brings fast access 14/07/2005
High quality audio and video can be delivered directly to an in product hard disk via Oxford Semiconductor’s OXAV940 multimedia processor. The device also offers non linear editing facilities and fast upload and download over integral FireWire and USB2.0 interfaces. With a processing capacity of ... Read more
 
Button cell batteries 14/07/2005
Rechargeable NiMH and NiCd button cells from Yuasa, suitable for medical applications.
 
Network on wheels 14/07/2005
Layered protocols are proving key to achieving seamless integration of automotive in-vehicle networks. By Abdul Aleaf.
 
The Gordian car 14/07/2005
How do you test the complex interactions of onboard systems, especially when they are safety critical? By Jeff Daniels.
 
A radio revolution 14/07/2005
The combination of three technologies is set to see the radio reborn. By David Boothroyd.
 
A mobile springboard 14/07/2005
Cutting time to market for 2.5G ’phones. By Graham Pitcher.
 
On The Go … all the time 14/07/2005
High speed USB host functionality is set to change the nature of consumer electronics products. By Chris Belanger.
 
People power 13/07/2005
Will the body be able to power implants? Vanessa Knivett reports.
 
Write first time 13/07/2005
A reference design for a dvd recorder leaves little to the imagination. By Kurt Sievers
 
Camera modules standardised 13/07/2005
Can a mobile ’phone’s camera be standardised? Nokia and STMicroelectronics believe so and have created the Standard Mobile Imaging Architecture (SMIA)
 
Driving displays – SPONSORED TUTORIAL 10/06/2005
Standalone processors support integration of TFT displays in instrument clusters.
 
Red hot potential 04/03/2005
Silicon carbide may bring sensing closer to the action, but it raises data handling problems. By Paul Dempsey.
 
Making waves 18/02/2005
Mobile data connectivity is driving design excellence. By Philip Ling.
 
ASSPs form flexible foundation 08/12/2003
Enabling home media gateway systems with ASSPs. By Peter Lieberwirth.
 
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