CMOS radios span RF to millimeter wave frequencies
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2004-11-16 |
| CMOS radios span RF to millimeter wave frequencies |
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| Deep signal and design integrity assured in SoCs
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2000-12-01 |
| This technology news article describes the issues related to SoC designs and the corresponding solution to each. |
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Non-classical MOSFET solutions for power-efficient CMOS
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2006-12-17 |
| Facing unprecedented power-performance challenges at 32nm and beyond, new material and device structures are vying to initiate the revolution. This article provides what you need to know. |
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| How green are AC mains-dimmable LED lamps?
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2011-10-07 |
| Here's a comparison between the 60 W incandescent lamp and two commercially available mains dimmable LED lamp. |
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| Technique probes deep-submicron test
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2000-12-01 |
| This technology news article describes the latest Agilent Technology technique for conducting deep-submicron test schemes. |
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| Incorporate graphics without using dedicated graphics controller
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2012-02-07 |
| Discover the ways by which integrated peripherals on MCU along with graphics libraries enable embedded designers to cut costs by driving an LCD display without a graphics controller. |
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| Samsung calls on NAND Flash for handsets
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2001-03-01 |
| Samsung Electronics said it has started offering NAND Flash memory, used mostly as data storage memory in Flash cards, as an alternative to NOR Flash devices in multichip packages aimed at cellphone makers. |
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| Uncovering hidden chip costs
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2007-10-22 |
| For some consumer electronics manufacturers, ICs are the single largest contributor to finished-goods costs. An understanding of the chip supplier's cost structures can bolster the OEM's negotiating position. |
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| A tutorial on digital signalling (Part 1)
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2011-11-22 |
| This series covers digital signalling principles and should be a great tutorial or a refresher. Part 1 provides is an introduction to the series. |
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Developing a mode-locked, Class E power amplifier for RF
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2006-04-20 |
| The Class E power amplifier can be turned into an efficient, tuned-input, tuned-output (TITO) oscillator with the addition of a tuned circuit at its gate. |
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Smart partitioning in WiMAX radios shows design challenges (1)
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2006-10-13 |
| This article in a two-part series provides background information on the traditional partitioning in WiMAX radios. |
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| Antifuse memory IP offers low-power operation
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2008-11-24 |
| Memory IP for power-sensitive apps requires the design of both the basic memory bit and the memory macro architecture to minimise power demands. |
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How to achieve proper cooling through energy efficiency
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2006-08-31 |
| Prolong the battery life of your handheld devices with the techniques discussed in this article. |
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| SoCs likely to pose heading-off test problems
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2000-12-01 |
| This technology news article describes the problems and solutions test engineers should face when confronting SoC designs. |
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| Analog, mixed-signal design flow found wanting
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2001-06-16 |
| Different views cloud the current analog/mixed-signal design flow issue and should stop concentrating on the problem but find a lasting solution for the industry to further prosper. |
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Looking at embedded trends: Non-volatile memory (Part 1)
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2010-01-06 |
| Here's a look at non-volatile memory, one of the three significant trends emerging in one of the most critical and competitive sockets in modern electronic systems. |
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InGaP HBT vs. CMOS for mobile handset power amplifiers
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2008-09-15 |
| This article discusses whether InGaP HBT or CMOS technology is better for power amplifiers in mobile applications. |
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Non-classical MOSFET solutions for power-efficient CMOS
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2006-12-17 |
| Facing unprecedented power-performance challenges at 32nm and beyond, new material and device structures are vying to initiate the revolution. This article provides what you need to know. |
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Ease cross-domain signal protection for mixed-signal SoCs
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2009-12-11 |
| The complexity of SoCs is increasing, but designers can verify the existence of the protection schemes automatically by using a programmable and customizable solution. |
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Validating netlist reduction, circuit extraction
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2010-01-15 |
| A review of the existing techniques as well as a merciless way to doubtlessly validate netlist reduction and circuit extraction are presented in this technical article. |
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Solving the hot component issue
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2009-10-06 |
| Heat dissipation, which must be approached from the component and system architecture standpoint, is a recurring issue that OEMs and silicon vendors have attempted to find solutions for. |
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The death of microprocessors
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2004-09-01 |
| Dry your eyes. Microprocessors have had a relatively long and useful life, but it's now time for them to step into a supervisory mode. As the industry adapts to changes in demand, reconfigurable logic will take over the lead. |
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The challenges of multi-core technology
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2010-03-18 |
| Multicore is here to stay, and the software community is being forced to do something about it. The challenges of concurrent programming are proposed to be addressed by functional programming languages/hybrids, and tools like CUDA, RapidMind, openMP that allow developers to refactor code. |
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| Radio susceptibility adheres to laws of physics
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2011-12-29 |
| Addressing the radio susceptibility or radio immunity issues is quite complex as laws of physics apply. |
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Integrated power detector solutions and design strategies
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2007-10-03 |
| This article discusses design tradeoffs for power detection and automatic gain control (AGC) circuitry. It examines simple diode and simple FET circuits, integrated differential implementations, and a log-amp power detector design. |
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Understanding power devices' packaging solutions
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2010-05-21 |
| In the realm of ICs, the constant need for higher integration has been achieved through constant improvements in the photolithography used to fabricate the devices. |
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Developing a mode-locked, Class E power amplifier for RF
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2006-04-20 |
| The Class E power amplifier can be turned into an efficient, tuned-input, tuned-output (TITO) oscillator with the addition of a tuned circuit at its gate. |
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| Same-die tactic eases DDR transition
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2001-04-15 |
| The industry consensus is clear: DDR's time has come. Now what design issues must engineers consider, and what can DRAM suppliers do to make this memory transition happen smoothly and seamlessly? |
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Design with low power while limiting leakage
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2006-06-18 |
| Low power digital design and digital ICs have emerged as very active fields of research and development. This paper reveals the techniques of designing with low power CMOS circuits. |
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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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