FEATURESTECHNOLOGY REPORT· Don TuiteMultiple Standards Confound Power-Supply DesignersThe melange of energy-efficiency standards used to be good for a “green” label. But how much difference really exists between them?DEPARTMENTSLEAPFROG: FIRST LOOKPure Java Platform Powers Smart Phone· William WongThe Jasper S20 puts a strictly JSR 209-compatible Java platform to the test.Microcontrollers Commit To FRAM · William WongRamtron's split memory is the first step toward a full-fledged FRAM platform.DESIGN SOLUTION· Mario Battello, Marco Soldano, and Maurizio Salato, International RectifierEnhance Synchronous-Rectification Control in Flyback ConvertersAn alternative method can boost SR and ensure proper operation for various conduction modes.DESIGN BRIEFSControl A High-Power Load With A Low-Power MicrocontrollerAnthony H. Smith, ScitechIDEAS FOR DESIGNAveraging Improves Regulation Of Second Power-Supply OutputAlan Adamsky, Spectral Engineering Inc.
TECHVIEWTHE INDUSTRY· Richard Gawel, Scott Smyser· Don't Worry About The Bugs—These Tools Know What You Meant· ULCHs Need Single-Chip Solutions To SucceedANALOG & POWER· Don Tuite· Digital Power Regulators Strive For SimplicityEDA· David Maliniak· The 800-lb Gorilla Enters The DFM Room· System-In-Package IC Design Gets Lift From Tools And Methodology KitCOMMUNICATIONS· Louis E. Frenzel· Packet Switching Chips Set Mark For Density, Efficiency, And Flexibility DIGITAL· Daniel Harris· High-Speed USB Chip Targets Mobile Phones· Pondering: Silicon Replacement· Digital Design Tip: Avoid Clusters Of High-Frequency OutputsTest· Louis E. Frenzel· Unique Nullmeter/Nanovoltmeter Improves Calibration PrecisionCOMPONENT VIEW· Lisa Maliniak· C-Cell Ultracapacitors Replace Batteries For Industrial AppsCOLUMNSEDITORIAL· Mark DavidYour Efficient Power Designs Have Tremendous Global ImpactPEASE PORRIDGE· Bob PeaseWhat's All This Penny Stuff, Anyhow?POV: POINT OF VIEW· Marc D. Brooks, Paralan Corp.iSCSI: The Disruptive ForceElectronic Design UPDATE e-Newsletter Contacts
TECHVIEWTHE INDUSTRY· Richard Gawel, Scott Smyser· Don't Worry About The Bugs—These Tools Know What You Meant· ULCHs Need Single-Chip Solutions To SucceedANALOG & POWER· Don Tuite· Digital Power Regulators Strive For SimplicityEDA· David Maliniak· The 800-lb Gorilla Enters The DFM Room· System-In-Package IC Design Gets Lift From Tools And Methodology KitCOMMUNICATIONS· Louis E. Frenzel· Packet Switching Chips Set Mark For Density, Efficiency, And Flexibility DIGITAL· Daniel Harris· High-Speed USB Chip Targets Mobile Phones· Pondering: Silicon Replacement· Digital Design Tip: Avoid Clusters Of High-Frequency OutputsTest· Louis E. Frenzel· Unique Nullmeter/Nanovoltmeter Improves Calibration PrecisionCOMPONENT VIEW· Lisa Maliniak· C-Cell Ultracapacitors Replace Batteries For Industrial AppsCOLUMNSEDITORIAL· Mark DavidYour Efficient Power Designs Have Tremendous Global ImpactPEASE PORRIDGE· Bob PeaseWhat's All This Penny Stuff, Anyhow?POV: POINT OF VIEW· Marc D. Brooks, Paralan Corp.iSCSI: The Disruptive ForceElectronic Design UPDATE e-Newsletter Contacts
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