Save time in measurements using low-cost oscilloscopes
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2009-08-12 |
| Here are tips in performing time-saving measurements for basic, low-cost oscilloscopes. |
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Product tutorial: Reducing development time for infotainment apps
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2009-11-27 |
| A new range of devices from Renesas offers a multi-core and multi-IP design for increased scalability, a key consideration during software development. |
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We Need a New Approach to Accurately Simulate Large Circuits
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2007-04-30 |
| The options available for accurately verifying design behaviour, especially post layout, are very limited. SPICE can rarely read large netlists, and FastSPICE is not accurate enough where precision is critical. |
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Improve FPGA-based ASIC prototyping
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2009-01-13 |
| Know how to overcome the challenge of connecting all the logic blocks both within an FPGA and across multiple FPGA devices. |
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Learning the ROPES
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2001-09-01 |
| Learning the ROPES |
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| Easing embedded processing development (Part 1)
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2011-08-16 |
| Here's the first of a six-part series tackling embedded processing development and the considerations that will aid embedded processor design. |
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| Optimizing ASIC design flow for SoPCs
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2001-05-01 |
| System-on-programmable-chip (SoPC) technology has characteristics of both board-based design and ASIC-based system-on-a-chip ASIC design. The immediate attraction of SoPC is that, like a breadboard, the design can be up and running very quickly. |
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| Optimizing ASIC design flow for SoPCs
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2001-05-01 |
| System-on-programmable-chip technology has characteristics of both board-based design and ASIC-based SoC design. The immediate attraction of SoPC is that the design can be up and running very quickly. |
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Design a dimming fluorescent electronic ballast
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2008-09-25 |
| This paper discusses lamp requirements, dimming control methods, and resonant output stage design. |
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| RC car is fraught with design tradeoffs
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2007-07-30 |
| Nikko has manufactured Masserati, a remote-controlled car, not unlike lots of remote-controlled cars used by kids all over the world. |
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Modelling for accurate Serdes design
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2007-12-16 |
| This paper describes an algorithmic modelling methodology that gives you flexibility in modelling your serial I/O device accurately while providing you with all the IP protection you need. |
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Test driving the Prius Plug-In Hybrid
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2011-07-11 |
| There is a fleet of Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid making the rounds of press, academic, and industry type. The programme gives Toyota feedback on the technology as well as user experience and expectations. |
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Picking a RapidIO switch
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2009-03-12 |
| Here's an outline of the factors to consider when deciding which switch to use for embedded systems. |
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| Bluetooth chipmaker will ride 802.11a wave
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2001-04-15 |
| This technical article describes Cambridge Silicon Radio's move to develop an all-CMOS 802.11a chip for 54MHz wireless networking in the 5GHz band. |
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Choosing a microcontroller and other design decisions
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2008-04-23 |
| The author gives general guidelines on how to select microcontrollers for use in a complex embedded project. |
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Reduce costs in automotive power systems
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2005-02-16 |
| POWER |
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| Software-based memory testing
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2000-07-01 |
| If ever there was a piece of embedded software ripe for reuse it is the memory test. This article shows how to test for the most common memory problems with a set of three efficient, portable, public-domain memory test functions. |
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| Optimising software using TLM virtual platform
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2011-12-07 |
| Find out how transaction level modelling 2.0 was used to produce an executable system model and, subsequently, execute software to analyse functional aspects contributing to overall system level performance. |
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Accelerating Bluetooth interoperability testing
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2002-08-16 |
| Bluetooth has won acceptance |
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| Biomorphics tech takes on electronic consumer market
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2001-02-01 |
| This technology news article describes the penetration of robotics in the field of consumer electronics, particularly children's toys. |
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| Make the most out of Cortex-M3's pre-emptive context switches
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2012-01-12 |
| Learn how to make best use of the Arm Cortex-M3 (CM3) processor's hardware used for pre-emptive context switching as well as how to develop systems software routines that enable multi-tasking programs. |
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Implement HD video design framework using FPGAs
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2008-09-18 |
| This article explores a HD video design framework using FPGAs that can allow for a faster design cycle wherein components can be used collectively or you can pick-and-choose as required. |
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More prototyping tips
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2003-09-16 |
| More prototyping tips |
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| Fitting last year's IP to today's processes
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2001-06-01 |
| Changing design styles in IP reuse should prompt engineers to be more receptive to future design shifts in the industry. |
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| Counterfeit parts- Baiting the trap
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2007-10-08 |
| A majority of the world's purchasing departments use independent part brokers as a way of acquiring the components they need for production. |
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| An overview of TD-LTE
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2011-10-11 |
| What is TD-LTE? What will be its impact in the mobile world? What are its implications for test engineers working in device development? |
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| Chip startup keeps MPEG-4 power budget to trickle
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2001-05-16 |
| This article describes the Luxxon Corp. video processor for cellular phones. |
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System-level multicore debugging made easy
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2005-08-01 |
| Virtual system prototypes outdo traditional ISS models in multicore SoC designs |
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Solving problems early on using co-verification
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2004-11-16 |
| Learn the importance and benefits of hardware and software co-verification before the physical design becomes available. |
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Understanding the value of signal integrity
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2005-01-17 |
| While extremely valuable, signal integrity is not a panacea. Here are alternatives for developing systems and memory qualification and testing. |
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