161 results found for Mark David, displaying items 1 - 20
March 17, 2009
[Mark David's Blog] IEEE’s 125th Anniversary Celebrates Innovation
The IEEE recently presented a panel discussion with some of its most esteemed fellows and members to celebrate its 125th anniversary. Panelists included Miguel Nicolelis of the Duke University Medical Center, Katie Hall of WiTricity, Rangachar Kasturi of the University of South Florida, K.J. Ray Liu of the University of Maryland, Dharmendra Modha of IBM's Almaden Research Center Krishna Palem of Rice University, and Roy Want of Intel.
November 25, 2008
[Mark David's Blog] Electronica 2008 Thrives Despite Economic Upheaval
With the infamous naked (painted) booth babes of 2006 Electronica replaced by a foosball table, Electronica 2008 seemed to have had a little less flash (or was that flesh?) and sizzle than some previous shows. Maybe this was a concession to the tough global economic times. But despite the steady stream of news about global recession, the mood at Electronica was one of “business as usual” with a look to the future. The show was a big success.
October 7, 2008
[Mark David's Blog] VIDEO: Under The Hood Of The Tesla Roadster
After the Roadster test drive, I had a serendipitous interview with Tesla’s CTO, J.B. Straubel, during MIT’s annual Emerging Technology conference. In the video interview, Straubel shares info about the upcoming Tesla sedan and the new factory slated to be built in San Jose.
October 9, 2008[Editorial] Traffic Jam? Bored Kids? Don't Worry—As Long As MOST Is On Board
As a father in a family that has spent a lot of time on the road, particularly round-tripping on Route 80 from Ohio to New Jersey for just about every holiday, I know from experience that multimedia in the car can be a lifesaver! With my three kids at all the various stages growing from tot to teen, packed in our progressively wired wagons and minivans, we have definitely made the most of in-car entertainment. I’ll never forget the worst traffic delay of...
September 30, 2008
[Mark David's Blog] VIDEO: Riding Shotgun In Tesla’s Roadster
Getting to take a test ride in a Tesla Roadster is a thrill enough, but getting Bob Pease out for a spin as well—talk about an experience! Our Analog and Power Editor Don Tuite just so happens to married to Vicky Tuite, senior test engineer at Tesla Motors. Talk about lucky. She recently had the keys to a brilliant orange Tesla with the enviable mission of running down the batteries for some low-charge tests the next day. And guess who got to ride shotgun.
June 16, 2008
[Mark David's Blog] It's A Rat Race To The Best Mobile Innovation
In a sort of American Idol for the mobile technology world, the GSM Association held its American leg of the 2009 Mobile Innovation Global Award Competition in Atlanta on June 3-4. This was a cool event bringing together top innovators and thought leaders in the mobile market space, and I enjoyed the chance to see so many new technologies on one stage.
April 22, 2008
[Mark David's Blog] Saving The Earth And Inspiring Young Engineers
In past columns, I’ve talked about how “green solutions” and a sense of urgency about climate change can be the calling that will motivate more young students to become engineers. Engineering TV recently visited CSU’s Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory where I was blown away by both the exciting research projects and the fantastic opportunities for young engineers.
April 1, 2008
[Mark David's Blog] Tread Lightly, You've Got Electronics In Your Boots
I recently had a chance to spend some time in the wireless mecca of San Diego; I was there to participate in an Ultra Low Power Wireless event hosted by Nordic Semiconductor. Nordic defines ultra-low power as those devices that can run on a coin cell battery for at least a year, and its 2.4 Gigahertz wireless products offer the perfect range and power for innovative personal area network (PAN) applications.
March 6, 2008
[Mark David's Blog] Great Gadgets, Beautiful Venue At MWC 2008
It’s been a while since I was really blown away by a trade show. I’ve been to a lot of them in the course of my career as a technology journalist, but the recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona really stands out. Talk about feeling like you are in the center of the tech universe—or at least the center of the cell phone galaxy.
January 16, 2008
[Mark David's Blog] The Media Is The Message At CES
“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” has never been less true than during CES. Talk about a no-holds-barred media extravaganza! Much of CES 2008 seemed déjà vu-ish to those of us who have been at past shows, but one differentiator was the turbo charge in media coverage—a boost that sounds implausible given the level of media saturation at previous Consumer Electronics Shows.
December 18, 2007
[Mark David's Blog] IMEC Makes Belgium R&D Hub For Semiconductors
In the U.S., the debate over how to lay the right foundations for future technology growth includes the question of whether we are doing enough pure R&D anymore. Meanwhile, technology development moves forward at an ever-increasing pace on the global stage, simultaneously becoming a more niche and more collaborative venture. A key center for independent semiconductor R&D is IMEC...
December 3, 2007[Technology Report] Drivers Get An Assist In The Not-So-Blind Spot
From alertness-assistance to traffic-sign recognition, activesafety systems are revolutionizing the world of automotive electronicsâ??redefining the driver/car interface and promising a vastly safer driving experience. For 2007, we recognize Hellaâ??s lanechange warning system as the Best Automotive Design. Itâ??s the first such system available in North America, featured in the 2007 Audi Q7. The Lane Change Assistant provides some ESP for those ...
November 13, 2007
[Mark David's Blog] Exit Interview With Mr. Analog
Talking to Engineering Hall of Famer Lewis Counts on the eve of his retirement after 38 years at Analog Devices, I found “Mr. Analog” (as he is known by many at ADI) wasn’t waxing nostalgic. After all, the key to Counts’ successes at ADI was always an “out with the old and in with the new attitude”—a belief that engineering means there is always a better way.
September 28, 2007
[Mark David's Blog] Peaks And Valleys: Power Efficiency Is Ubiquitous
Coming down the ice fields of Mt. Rainier, stomping down on my crampons to make sure all the teeth were grabbing into the slopes, you might think that power efficiency and electronic design would be the furthest thing from my mind.
August 20, 2007
[Mark David's Blog] NI Week Reveals LabVIEW Breakthroughs
With my new role as Group Editorial Director, I’m going to miss doing my column in each issue of Electronic Design. So here I am joining the “blogosphere.”
August 2, 2007[Editorial] Going On Vacation? Don't Forget Your Battery Charger
I just returned from a two-week family vacation driving through Italy and Greece, exploring the roots of Western civilization. While I was on the road, I realized how power-addicted we Westerners have become, as each night's rest stop included a ritual of lithium-ion (Li-ion) charge-ups. I remembered to buy a 220- to 110-V converter before leaving on the trip. But I didn't realize that there was going to be a nightly "charging queue" with five of us in the family, each...
July 19, 2007[Editorial] Puerto Rico—A Shining Star Of Aerospace Engineering
Even as Congress debates immigration reform and Homeland Security looks to erect a virtual fence on our southern border, the populace of the U.S. is inexorably changing. More than 12% of our residents are foreign-born, the highest percentage in nearly 100 years. Latin American culture in particular is favoring the mainstream culture, fueling growth in many local economies around the country. Latinos are also making their mark in engineering. I recently visited the University...
July 5, 2007[Editorial] Smart Meters Could Revolutionize Summer Living
It’s summertime, but the living isn’t easy. All the talk about global climate change— coupled with soaring summer electric rates—is keeping me from keeping my cool. According to the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), 60% of a typical summer electric bill is devoted to air conditioning, and that could jump to 75% based on the weather. I live in a century home, and I don’t have central air. Between the attic fan, the dehumidifier in...
June 29, 2007[Editorial] Inconvenient Or Not, Environmental Awareness Will Drive The Industry
While the scientific community has moved toward a consensus on global warming, some Electronic Design readers remain dubious. I know this because each time I've written something on the subject, I've gotten an e-mail earful from the skeptics. Perhaps this is because as engineers, 90% certainty isn't good enough. You want absolute proofs of cause and effect. Personally, I believe Al Gore. But talking about the former vice president to his detractors is like waving a...
June 21, 2007[Editorial] Can Gaming's Powerful Pull Get Kids Into Engineering?
It may seem ironic that today's most advanced chips are designed for what some might say is our most trivial of pursuits—gaming (see "Games Flourish In A Parallel Universe,"). Yet video games exert a powerful force, not only in the world of electronic design, but also on the psyches of our younger generations. I'm a bit too old to be much of a gamer. Growing up, I could only...
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