Choose the right FlexRay termination scheme
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2008-03-12 |
| Here's a description of some available software tools for configuring and setting up a FlexRay networking system for vehicles. |
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| HW/SW co-dev't with focus on software
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2012-01-13 |
| Here's a discussion on the problems of hardware/software co-development from the point of view of the software designer. |
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| A primer on Bluetooth Low Energy (Part 2)
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2011-09-21 |
| The second instalment of this two-part series tackles the Bluetooth software stack partition. |
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Choose the right multi-processor development tools for power efficiency
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2008-10-08 |
| One of the reasons in using a multi-core device in an embedded application is power efficiency. |
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Eliminate power supply noise in automotive MCUs
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2011-06-27 |
| Learn about the steps to take to ensure that microcontrollers could able to handle supply non-linearity robustly. |
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| Sensor architecture enables real-time auto emissions monitoring (Part 2)
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2012-04-30 |
| Learn about the communications between the emissions monitoring system, the driver and the sensor array. |
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| Implementing functional safety in modern MCUs
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2012-04-12 |
| Know the key functional safety attributes available in modern semiconductor devices. |
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| Simplify automotive power steering design
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2012-02-15 |
| Read about the design of a control system featuring a microcontroller plus ASIC or microcontroller plus programmable logic SoC for an automotive electric power steering system. |
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Improve the transient immunity of microcontroller designs
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2006-11-15 |
| This article presents a tutorial on EMI, ESD and EFT problems in embedded designs and its possible solutions. |
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Understanding automotive instrument cluster apps
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2009-09-09 |
| The complexity of vehicle electronics has significantly increased during the last 20 years. A large number of new functionalities require a significant amount of status information to be displayed to the driver. |
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Embedded trends: embedded solutions of the future (Part 3)
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2010-01-13 |
| Embedded solutions are everywhere, and most people don't even know it. Soon, even engineers won't be able to tell. Here's a look at the future of deeply embedded solutions. |
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Enabling power, cost efficiency in ECUs
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2009-07-22 |
| New SoC designs are needed to integrate more logic and analogue features to lower system cost. |
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| Wearable training system gets it half right
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2007-10-31 |
| A tear-down analysis of Nike SDM Triax Elite, which is a four-piece set that is used while walking or running shows that the hardware seemed to do its job flawlessly, but the user interface designed into the software leaves a lot to be desired. |
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| Blood glucose meter teardown reveals simple electronics
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2010-03-03 |
| Here's a teardown of Roche Diagnostics Accu-Check Aviva, a blood glucose meter. |
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| Unlocking Pleo's lifelike motion tricks
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2008-08-29 |
| The Ugobe Pleo pet dinosaur is the most recent incarnation of a learning and evolving personal robotic toy. Find out what's behind its lifelike appearance and behaviour. |
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Developing energy-sensitive apps
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2010-05-07 |
| For some medical and security devices, extended operation from a single battery becomes more than just a desirable feature in the specification: It is central to the entire product concept. |
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DSPs in motor control
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2001-04-15 |
| DSPs in motor control |
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| Automotive networking systems proliferate through components
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2004-03-16 |
| Automotive networking systems proliferate through components |
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Choosing the right data bus in industrial, automotive apps
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2004-05-03 |
| Choosing the right data bus in industrial, automotive apps |
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Designing with printed non-volatile ferro-electric memories
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2011-07-25 |
| Here's a look at memories based on a reversible ferro-electric capacitor structure, and their application to novel products and markets. |
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Integrating functions in a DVD+RW video recorder
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2004-03-16 |
| Integrating functions in a DVD+RW video recorder |
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Dual regulator typology needed to power modern cellphones
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2004-08-16 |
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| Ease wireless DAQ using integrated sensor nodes with GSM modems
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2012-04-03 |
| Interfacing with the GSM modem simplifies data acquisition and processing in sensor networks. |
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| Radar detector packs fine RF circuitry
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2010-05-11 |
| Escort's Passport 9500ix may sit near the top of the radar detector industry's totem pole, but it is certainly "the good stuff" judging by its feature set and by professional reviews of the product. |
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Extending power in microcontroller-based designs
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2006-07-26 |
| There are now many strategies to prolong battery-life in many devices and applications using MCUs. |
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| Easing embedded processing development (Part 2)
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2011-08-22 |
| Here's a discussion on operating systems to help you understand whether one is needed for your system and which type (high-level or real-time) is best for your design. |
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A beginner's guide to configuring counter/timer
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2009-08-31 |
| This article aims to explain the concepts behind understanding and configuring a counter/timer using the same techniques you probably used in high school science classes. |
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Advantages of serial access in memory interfaces
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2004-06-01 |
| One consideration in selecting memory is which interface standard to use. Here's why you should choose serial access over parallel bus. |
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Embedded Systems Development Trends: Asia
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2004-03-01 |
| Read EE Times - Asia's and Gartner Dataquest's latest embedded systems development survey, which gathered 890 qualified responses from embedded systems designers. |
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Microcontrollers growing up
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2004-12-01 |
| Driven by demanding and complex applications, MCUs have grown up, providing enough horsepower and built-in peripherals to be self-contained systems in their own right. |
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