You've measured the jitter, now how do you fix it?
While making accurate measurements is important, you need to identify the root causes of jitter problems before you can minimize them. Keys to success include understanding how to best use your jitter analysis tool, plus how jitter propagates in a communications system. Find out more here www.agilent.com/find/jitter_info
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Barbers, Adaptability, And Electric Pickup Trucks
By Don Tuite, Analog/Power Editor
A recent CNN story called “Converting Gas-Powered Cars to Electric” sparked a round of e-mails among us Electronic Design editors. The story specifically described a man who ripped the engine out of his Chevy S-10 pickup and installed an electric motor, reminding me of a conversation I had yesterday with Dave, my barber.
Consumer Electronics Growth Tied To Better Design Coordination With Chip Suppliers
By Ron Schneiderman, Contributing Editor
When it comes to designing new products, the consumer electronics (CE) and semiconductor sectors of the industry are going to have to get their acts together—literally, according to a joint study by the Consumer Electronics Association, the Global Semiconductor Alliance, and KPMG LLP, an audit, tax, and advisory firm.
New Product Showcase: TI's New Step-Down Converter
Doug Phillips, Worldwide Marketing Manager for Power Management at Texas Instruments, discusses the ultra-thin, 6MHz, 500mA TPS62601 step-down converter. Watch it now...
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Driver Offers Proportional Solenoid Control Without PLC, Microcontroller
By Robert Brewster and Phill Leyva, Maxim Integrated Products
The proportional-control solenoids used in some industrial hydraulic systems are usually driven by microcontrollers or programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Such complex drivers typically require several different supply voltages for logic and control. (The purpose of proportional control is to move the solenoid plunger to an arbitrary position and leave it there.) A set-and-leave solenoid driver, however, should not require a costly PLC or the processing power of a microcontroller. Ideally, it should operate from the solenoid’s own supply voltage.
Mark October 15, 2008 on your calendar now. From 10AM-5PM the editors at Penton Media’s Electronic Design Group are joining together to bring the latest in power design information direct to you the designer with the premier of ONE POWERFUL DAY, an online conference with a full day of top speakers on top topics via web conferencing. Watch for more information as registration will be opening soon. Marquee Sponsorship by International Rectifier.
Editor-in-Chief Joe Desposito speaks with Dr. James Truchard, President, CEO and Co-Founder of National Instruments about Green Engineering, the long tail, multicore programming and why National Instruments is such a great place to work.
The TerraMax autonomous truck is based on Oshkosh’s Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) defense truck platform. Most recently, TerraMax competed in the 2007 Darpa Urban Challenge. The MTVR was designed for the US Marine Corps with a 70% off-road mission profile. TerraMax's unmanned ground vehicle kit does not interfere with the conventional operation of the vehicle. A robust sensor suite allows for 360-degree situational awareness around TerraMax. Elements of the autonomous navigation kit could be used to enhance driver awareness. The complete kit could be used in applications such as snow removal on airport runways. Dr. Tony Tether, DARPA director said, "The first autonomous vehicle to be fielded by the military most likely will resemble Oshkosh Truck's TerraMax entry because the military is already using the basic truck it's based on."
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Verilog-AMS Update Integrates With HDL Standard
The latest version of Accellera’s Verilog-Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) standard, Verilog-AMS 2.3, unifies the standard’s previous version with IEEE Std. 1364-2005, the Verilog hardware description language (HDL) standard.
Power Companies Join Forces With ZigBee, HomePlug Alliances
A group of electrical utility companies is working with the ZigBee Alliance and the HomePlug Powerline Alliance to develop a common application layer integrated solution for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and home area networks (HAN). Using the capabilities of the ZigBee Smart Energy public application profile as a baseline, the three groups will expand the application layer and enable it to run on HomePlug technology.
The FRC-Q, Micronas Semiconductors’ fifth-generation frame-rate converter, offers improved picture performance and integrates scalability to support the latest 240-Hz LCD panels.
ESC Boston – The Embedded industry’s fall tradition October 26-30, 2008
Hynes Convention Center – Boston, MA
ESC Boston continues to draw more system architects and design engineers year after year. It’s the fastest-growing embedded event in the world, with a 21% attendance increase in 2007 — over 3,600 attendees from 36 countries. This year, more than 150 exhibitors will showcase their innovative new products and services to thousands of OEM representatives, industry analysts, and media.
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Editor-in-Chief Joe Desposito speaks with Dr. James Truchard, President, CEO and Co-Founder of National Instruments about Green Engineering, the long tail, multicore programming and why National Instruments is such a great place to work. 
