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Electronic Design UPDATE edited by Richard Gawel, Managing Editor
There's a lot of talk about power consumption in data centers, yet the efforts to reduce storage power consumption are rarely discussed. Storage consumes a significant amount of power, and designers can reduce power in three areas: on the disk drives; on the interfaces connecting the disk drives, controllers, and CPUs; and on the RAID controllers themselves.
Read the full article..... focus on embedded hardware | ATX Motherboard With RAID Supports Intel Core 2 Quad ProcessorsOptimized for the Intel Core 2 Quad processor, the G7B630-NRM-G motherboard from ITOX is a high-performance ATX-form-factor board designed specifically for embedded applications requiring a stable revision-controlled platform.
Read the full article..... EiED online | Kit Spans 8- And 32-Bit MicrocontrollersFreescale is highlighting its new Flexis line of microcontrollers with its $99 DEMOQE128 platform. This low-cost development system includes a base board and a pair of processor modules: one 8-bit and one 32-bit.
Read the full article...| 12.5 Gbps High-Density Mezzanine Solution FREE Design Kit for high-speed mezzanine applications. NeXLev from Amphenol TCS is known for performance and reliability. Now NeXLev features an enhanced BGA attachment for improved SMT process yields with 125 micron co-planarity for uniform solder joint formation and hassle-free manufacturability. Click here to request a free design kit including: drawings, footprints, S.I. reports and more... |
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While Sputnik's steady stream of radio-signal beeps broadcast the Soviet's early prowess in space exploration, the creation of the first man-made satellite had long remained a state secret.
Read the full article.... Non-Sloughing Connector Caps Meet M5501/31 RequirementsMade of an inherently conductive polymer, the non-sloughing connector caps in a new series from Caplugs meet the stringent requirements of M5501/31.
Read the full article.... ADI: Analog Essential To HDTV ExperienceWhile most consumers associate cutting-edge digital technology with HDTV, analog technology is a key component of the range of audio-visual systems involved in the high-definition (HD) experience, according to analog signal-processing company Analog Devices (ADI), which recently launched a portfolio of HDTV solutions.
Read the full article.... Custom Low-Pass And Risetime Filters Meet Your Specified -3-dB Cutoff FrequencyThe Picosecond Pulse Labs Inc. Model 5915 custom low-pass or risetime filters can be built to the user's specified -3-dB cutoff frequency from 35 MHz to 10 GHz or to a 10% to 90% rise-time between 35 ps and 10 ns.
Read the full article......quick poll | Communications/Test Editor Louis E. Frenzel will look at the state of WiMAX in his October 25 Technology Report. How do you rate the technology's chances in the marketplace?- It will have a tough time competing against DSL, cable, 3G cell phones, and other technologies.
- The technology is sound, but it still needs an infrastructure.
- It won't be long before the U.S. catches up with the rest of the world in WiMAX adoption.
More technical Content. More exhibits. More teardowns. More of what you need to know to find the right technologies, products and components to integrate into an ever-evolving array of complex applications. From Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, the Power Electronics Technology Exhibition & Conference, held in the Hilton Anatole hotel in Dallas, Texas, will give you the tools to optimize every element of the design process:
- An educational program focuses on practical, day-to-day solutions;
- A full contingent of suppliers demonstrating their latest innovations in the Exhibit Hall;
- And a conference schedule that hits all of the high notes - digital and portable power, power design, conversion and management, magnetics, alternative energy, LED drivers and more.
| Guidelines for Mixed-Signal PHY IP Integration, Debug and Test A new Webcast presented by Electronic Design and sponsored by Synopsys 10/10/07 2PM ET As high-speed serial interconnect IP cores such as PCI Express, SATA, and XAUI are being integrated into deep-submicron 65- and 45-nm CMOS system-on-chips (SoC), a new array of design challenges are emerging not only for IP developers but also for SoC integrators. Take this opportunity to learn about a built-in self test feature, which enables at-speed analog testing on a pure digital tester. Register now... |
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