The Connected Home Remains Stuck On Pause
Product advances continue to roll in, yet it’s the potential standards convergence that may finally turn the tide for well-managed, consistent home multimedia delivery. Technology Report · By Don Tuite, Analog/Power Editor
The Field Of Energy Harvesting Begins To Ripen
Case histories show how the pieces of the energy-harvesting puzzle
fit together. Engineering Essentials · By Bill Wong
The RTOS Motto: On Time And On Budget
Scheduling and resource allocation are the dominant factors in determining what real-life operating system fits best. Design Solution · By Mike Brogley, Actel Corp.
Reap The Rewards Of Intelligent, Configurable Power Management
A closed-loop control subsystem, whether implemented with discrete components or a mixed-signal ASIC or FPGA, offers performance and cost advantages.
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