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Latest Whitepapers

Next Generation System Design – Platforms versus Tool-Chains 12/03/2010

This paper from Altium examines the unified design platform as a new architecture that supports multiple domains (PCB, FPGA and embedded software) and offers significant productivity improvements over tool-chains.

PNA microwave network analysers 23/02/2010

This white paper from Agilent Technologies looks at mixer transmission measurements using the frequency converter application.

Measuring absolute group delay of multistage converters using PNA microwave network analysers 23/02/2010

This white paper from Agilent Technologies describes new calibration and measurement techniques for measuring absolute group delay of frequency converters with multiple mixing stages.

F-RAM vs. BBSRAM Free White Paper 04/01/2010

Ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) is among today's most advanced semiconductor memories. Learn how F-RAM offers remarkably fast writes, high endurance and ultra-low power consumption. With native nonvolatility, F-RAM performs like an SRAM, ...

System Verilog & OVM: Mitigating verification challenges and maximising resusability 10/12/2009

This white paper from Applied Micro looks at the challenge of verification – a nightmare for engineers with the increasing requirements and complexity of the design – and mitigating the complexity of a verification environment with the increasing ...

An alternative approach to higher power boost converters 01/12/2009

A higher power boost converter often requires special consideration to minimize power losses and temperature rise in the FETs, diode, and inductor.

High speed board layout challenges in fpga/sdi subsystems 20/11/2009

This white paper from National Semiconductor outlines the layout challenges facing hardware engineers when working in fpga/sdi subsystems and provides recommendations for dealing with these challenges.

Long term storage of electronic components 18/11/2009

Long term storage, particularly of last time buy components, has been proposed as one solution to the problem of component obsolescence. The Alter Technology Group is in a unique position to report on this concept and advise the best way to manage ...

How to identify and avoid counterfeit components 18/11/2009

This white paper from Alter Technology Group will consider what are counterfeit components, why are components counterfeited and how to identify and avoid counterfeit components.

Counterfdeit components and acoustic microscopy 18/11/2009

This white paper from Alter Technology Group considers how the encapsulants used by semiconductor manufacturers may be identified and changes or variations detected - and will look in detail at encapsulants, and the potential hazards to system ...

Tin whiskers and copper/tin intermetallics 18/11/2009

This white paper from Alter Technology Group reviews the physical phenomena which may occur with components with tin (Sn) plated copper terminations.

Digital Direct-Up Conversion: The ultimate step for precise rf generation 12/11/2009

This white paper introduces manufacturers and operators of cable head stations to a simple, cost-efficient solution for highspeed modulation procedures.

Software configuration management for embedded systems developers 21/10/2009

Embedded systems developers face complex versions of the problems that confront most software developers. Choosing a robust SCM system can help by enabling the management of large and complex file sets, supporting distributed development, and ...

The real solution to fake parts 21/10/2009

The high tech supply chain is more vulnerable to counterfeit components than ever before. With increasingly sophisticated criminal, the only way to protect the supply chain is through tool, technology, and new thinking about industrial ...

Transferring Data in Non-Networked Applications 08/10/2009

Nexus (GB), the UK partner of portable data token manufacturer Datakey Electronics, has released this white paper. The new release covers considerations such as data transport, choosing portable memory, functionality, environmental considerations ...

An Integrated SIGINT Digital Receiver/Processor System Solution 06/10/2009

This paper describes a notional Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) solution that can be integrated utilising a high performance digital receiver and a high performance Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engine. System Integrators can reduce their risk and ...

The CHAMP-AV6: Maximising Performance with Minimal Porting Effort 06/10/2009

This paper presents information from a benchmark prepared by Gedae Inc. which compares the relative performance of the CHAMP-AV4 Freescale Power Architecture MPC7447A Digital Signal Processor and CHAMP-AV6 Freescale MPC8641D Digital Signal Processor ...

Risk Management for Counterfeit Materials: The Role of the COTS Board Manufacturer 30/09/2009

The proliferation of counterfeit parts and materials in the electronics industry is becoming increasingly widespread. This situation is forcing the COTS board manufacturers to develop strategies to maintain the integrity and reliability of its ...

Rugged COTS SBCs Leverage Intel® Power Management Features to Deploy Complete Systems 30/09/2009

Intel supports the Aerospace & Defense market with processors and power management features specifically targeted to meet the stringent demands of system integrators designing solutions for harsh environments. Curtiss-Wright Controls leverages ...

Pilatus PC-21- the ideal trainer aircraft for the 21st century 30/09/2009

Imagine a new type of trainer aircraft for the twenty-first century. One that adapts to a student's requirements, transforming its' console to match that of the type of aircraft the training calls for. Read how Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., with ...

Changing the embedded development model with Microsoft .NET Micro Framework 24/08/2009

While there is a broad range of embedded applications in need of complete and highly granular control of all operational aspects of a device, there is also a world of embedded applications out there that can easily do without. This white paper from ...

ATOM processor technology white paper 12/08/2009

Orchid Technologies Engineering & Consulting (OTEC), a developer of custom electronics product solutions, describes the ATOM processor technology core design, and how it can combine custom electronic hardware with an ATOM processor core. The result ...

Delivering the ultimate user machine relationship 23/07/2009

Today's high-profile consumer electronics appliances – from games consoles to smartphones and MP3 players – are designed from the very beginning with the user experience in mind. The quality of the overall user machine relationship (UMR) is ...

Combining boundary scan and JTAG emulation for advanced structural test and diagnostics 08/07/2009

Boundary scan and JTAG emulation are two perfectly complementary methods, which are fused into one extremely flexible and powerful technique for advanced structural tests by Goepel Electronic's VarioTAP technology. By combining the benefits of both ...

Taking the guesswork out of timing in real time software systems 03/07/2009

This white paper explains XMOS' approach to develop a software implementation of a 100Mbps Ethernet MII interface.

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