| Important principles for practical analogue BIST
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2011-08-01 |
| Understand the principles of analogue BIST remain, which are still a mystery to most engineers, especially analogue-circuit designers. |
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| Radar fundamentals (Part 3)
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2011-09-12 |
| Here's an examination of how beamforming, pulse compression and Doppler processing can be implemented in radar systems. |
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Implement receiver equalisation in networks
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2009-03-19 |
| Know the trade-offs between driver pre-emphasis and receiver equalisation in RS-485 links. |
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| Radar fundamentals (Part 2)
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2011-09-07 |
| Here's a discussion on Doppler radar processing, which enables radar systems to discriminate in target velocity, as well as range and angle of the target. |
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| PortalPlayer media processor drives MP3 player
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2006-11-20 |
| PortalPlayer recently announced that its next-generation audio processor for use in its mid-range and high-end flash based iPod. |
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To use or not use external DAC
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2009-04-01 |
| Know why using an external audio converter IC over one integrated on SoC can help ensure high-quality audio performance. |
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Benefits of harmonic analysis method for smart metering
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2011-06-27 |
| Harmonic analysis of current and voltage signals allows several key power quality indicators. |
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Giving small speakers' audio quality a shot in the arm
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2010-09-02 |
| Handset manufacturers face various constraints in improving audio quality, with two of the main ones being the size of the cell phone case and how compressed the audio file is. |
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Choose converters for image displays
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2002-04-08 |
| This article describes the various factors that affect image display in the conversion of analog signals to digital. |
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Intelligent system partitioning of MIMO-OFDMA base stations
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2007-09-01 |
| "Intelligent partitioning" between DSPs and FPGAs devices provides wireless systems with the best combination of features and cost-effectiveness. |
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Improve flat-panel TV audio with soundbars
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2008-09-24 |
| Is it possible to get a decent quality audio experience from a flat-panel TV chassis? |
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Current sensing for energy metering
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2002-04-08 |
| This article describes how a digital integrator can be used to convert the di/dt signal output from Rogowski coil current sensor to an appropriate signal and how it can be combined for a high-current energy meter. |
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Software-defined radio comes of age
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2004-04-16 |
| Software-defined radio allows one radio platform to service multiple cellular standards. However, availability, cost and the diverse market have limited its deployment. |
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Video transcoding techniques, apps
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2009-02-10 |
| Learn how to avoid the brute force method in video transcoding to save system resources. |
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Selecting a CPU core for multi-CPU SoC designs
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2003-03-03 |
| This article examines the many features of processor cores being considered for multi-CPU designs. |
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Broadcast video infrastructure implementation using FPGAs
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2008-08-06 |
| With expanding resolutions and evolving compression, there is a need for high performance while keeping architectures flexible to allow for quick upgradeability. By providing solutions for these needs, PLDs play an important role for the emerging digital video broadcast infrastructure. |
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| Packet switching right choice for wireless
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2001-02-01 |
| The Internet switching model can cost two orders of magnitude less than conventional circuit architectures, making the economics of an IP network very attractive. |
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DSPs in motor control
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2001-04-15 |
| DSPs in motor control |
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The best way to move multimedia data
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2004-01-02 |
| With embedded media processors assuming the role of both microcontroller and signal processor, engineers need to understand how various memory management options work on these processors. While cache may be your first choice, the more active approach of DMA may be your best bet. |
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| Is gesture recognition leading the way to 3D UIs?
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2012-02-09 |
| Know the issues surrounding gesture recognition in 3D interaction and the techniques to overcome them. |
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Single-ended line probing helps speed up DSL mass deployment
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2002-04-08 |
| This article describes the method for testing and qualifying copper lines. |
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Sort test issues for emerging wireless designs
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2009-04-28 |
| Grasp some of the issues which impact testing of mixed-signal and RF packages. |
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| Academia, IC vendors ally for R&D in Japan
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2001-06-01 |
| One consortium frames itself as a defensive measure to restore Japan's chip-engineering potential, the other may herald a new way of doing business by linking Japan's universities and its semiconductor industry. |
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Developing IA solutions
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2002-04-08 |
| This article describes the essential criteria necessary for the development of information appliances. |
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Optimising power consumption in the mobile multimedia delivery chain
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2007-10-12 |
| A comprehensive analysis of the power management challenges facing the designer of a mobile multimedia product, and good advice on solving the problems. |
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Power-Sensitive Design Techniques On FPGA Devices
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2001-07-03 |
| Power-Sensitive Design Techniques On FPGA Devices |
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Improve the transient immunity of microcontroller designs (3)
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2006-11-28 |
| If the immunity signal can be sufficiently suppressed at the point of power or signal entry, remaining hardware and software techniques to eliminate are not necessary. |
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| Radar fundamentals (Part 1)
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2011-09-05 |
| This five-part series tackles the basics of radar systems and its operations. |
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SigmaRAM: The 24Gbps technology
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2002-04-08 |
| This article describes the functions of sigmaRAM, its architecture, and its applications in meeting the challenge of capturing multimedia data at wire speed. |
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Design efficient bootloaders for portable multimedia systems
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2007-03-07 |
| This article discusses an innovative integrated boot mechanism to support all boot-up modes using intelligent boot application. |
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