| Diversity dictates in pervasive computing
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2001-04-01 |
| The emerging market for Net-centric pervasive computing devices is extremely diverse, including PDAs, set-top boxes and screen phones. As the market matures, this list of devices will continue to expand into areas that we cannot even imagine today. This article describes the salient requirements that must be addressed in order to build successful device software systems for network-connected gizmos. |
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Enable low power design with FPGAs
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2009-10-19 |
| Size and power considerations are often the top priority in many system designs, but portability and long-lasting power can become conflicting design requirements. So what does a design team do? FPGAs are the answer. |
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| Sensor bolsters smart phone's imaging quality
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2009-12-24 |
| This teardown reveals that as a telephone, the BlackBerry Storm worked well—boasting attractive imaging quality for both still images and video. |
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| Cut power consumption with on-off keying
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2008-12-26 |
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Precision floating-gate voltage reference
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2004-04-22 |
| IIC-China/ESC-China 2004 7 Conference Proceedings 95 |
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| Nanotechnology's role in electric vehicle advancements
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2011-09-23 |
| Learn how the deployment of nanotechnology can make significant contributions in the vehicle electrification market. |
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| Wireless charging of medical devices
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2012-03-14 |
| Learn about the advantages and drawbacks of wireless charging. |
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| Mobile net demands optimized design
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2001-02-01 |
| Manufacturers of wireless Internet access systems will play a key role in delivering a new class of wireless services and applications for entertainment, e-commerce and multimedia messaging. |
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| Multichip DRAMs serve graphics apps
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2001-04-15 |
| No technology can last forever. So the question arises: how long can multichip package solutions last in the diverse and rapidly changing graphics market? |
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| Green design enhances normally-on switches
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2008-11-19 |
| It is now possible to redesign "normally-on" circuits with new components to reduce wasted energy. |
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Tech advancements lead to improved OCT imaging apps
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2011-06-28 |
| Here's a look at the progress of optical coherence tomography and its wide range of applications. |
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Use an MCU's low-power modes in foreground/background
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2007-10-04 |
| The proper use of an embedded MCU's low-power/sleep modes is critical to a design's success. |
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Large capacitance value tantalum capacitors for RF power applications in GSM wireless terminals
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2001-08-09 |
| Large capacitance value tantalum capacitors for RF power applications in GSM wireless terminals |
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Promising future for ultra-low power RF
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2011-07-18 |
| Now only in its infancy, the short-range RF sector is set to boom. This expansion will be fuelled by ultra low power technology. |
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| Optimising power electronics for HEV
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2012-02-09 |
| To achieve maximum power density, electric losses and thermal resistances must be kept to a minimum, and maximum component integration must be implemented. |
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| Go 'green' with recyclable phone
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2009-05-14 |
| Motorola catches up with the green revolution with W233 Renew, a carbon-neutral, mostly recyclable GSM phone. |
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| Handset makes use of good design practices
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2007-01-01 |
| Handset designed by LG Electronics, dubbed the VX8300 shows that it's possible to cut costs and board area without making compromises. |
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Use an MCU's low-power modes in foreground/background systems
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2007-09-01 |
| The proper use of an embedded MCU's low-power/sleep modes is critical to a design's success. |
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| Exposing the surprises inside Palm Pre
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2009-06-09 |
| A teardown of the Palm Pre reveals few shockers, but leaves two intriguing questions unanswered. |
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Tip of the Week: Glitch-free portable charging
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2008-01-06 |
| Superior to discrete solutions, today's IC-based controller/managers for charging portable devices from the USB port, the car and other away-from-home sources provide better surge protection and higher efficiency in a smaller package. |
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Design LED drivers for portable devices
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2008-11-19 |
| Read about different LED solutions for backlighting and display of portable electronics. |
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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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| Transmitter/receiver pair functions as antitheft alarm
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2012-03-21 |
| Read about a simple circuit that sounds an alarm as the distance between the transmitter and receiver increases, and the received power level falls below a predetermined threshold. |
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Test automotive cluster using system simulation techniques
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2011-07-18 |
| Learn about the test coverage for a typical automotive cluster and how these tasks are done through system simulation techniques. |
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Minimize SoC leakage with power mgmt tools
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2011-07-05 |
| A new power domain partitioning technique could reduce leakage in system-on-chip designs by taking advantage of package configuration information. |
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Cutting data center energy consumption
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2010-03-09 |
| The vast arrays of computers around the world consume huge amounts of power. The data centers enabling the Internet exemplify this power usage. |
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Mobile HDDs match desktop counterparts
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2003-08-18 |
| Mobile HDDs match desktop counterparts |
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Powering wireless sensors from waste heat (Part 1)
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2011-01-31 |
| Learn about the functions needed for meaningful harvesting from low-energy thermal sources. |
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Capitalize on Class-D driver benefits
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2008-03-01 |
| Though the linear Class-AB topology is more common, Class-D audio amplification circuits, which have been around for years, generate higher efficiency and small size compared to the former. |
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Addressing repetitive event and transaction logging issues
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2011-07-04 |
| Here's a comparison memory technologies and products that address repetitive event issues. |
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