Paul Whytock is the editor of Electronic Design Europe and Power Design Europe. Email address: caps@dircon.co.uk
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October 1, 2009[Engineering Essentials] Stubble Trouble—Beating Back Those Tin Whiskers
What is a tenth of the diameter of a human hair and only 1.5 mm long, but can shut down nuclear plants, misguide Patriot missiles, and cause the recall of thousands of quartz watches? The answer is tin whiskers, those tiny singlecrystal filaments that grow from the surface of tin and subsequently occur in electronic circuitry—often with devastating effect. Tin whiskers cause short circuits in the position they grow in or as ...
August 20, 2009
[Eye On Europe] Infineon, National Semi Claim Firsts On Regulator And Op-Amp Designs
Nearly every new design tries to add functionality while using less power. Recent products from Infineon Technologies, National Semiconductor, Ricoh Europe BV, and Dialog Semiconductor all seek to provide that efficiency. In fact, Infineon and NI claim that their new devices represent benchmarks in power technology.
June 25, 2009
[Eye On Europe] Rugged Power Supplies Endure Hostile Economic Environments
Power supplies not only need to be powerful and efficient, they also must meet performance and reliability requirements for rugged and demanding environments, such as military and medical applications. Two European companies are rising to the occasion, with the SL Power Electronics MINT1110 series and the Powersolve Electronics PSL400BP.
May 21, 2009[Eye On Europe] Diamonds And Other Technologies Put A Sparkle In The European Market
Despite the global economic slowdown, the electronics sector in Europe is staying quick on its feet. Developments in transistors, communications, and displays are particularly setting the pace. TINY DIAMOND Scientists at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, have developed the world’s smallest diamond transistor. At just 50 nm long, the “gate” of the diamond transistor developed by David Moran of the Department of...
May 19, 2009
[PCIM Europe] Power Pulse Quickens At PCIM 2009
The PCIM Conference and Exhibition in Nuremberg has always been a focal point for the presentation of innovative conference papers and the presentation of new power electronics technology. This year was no exception.
May 1, 2009
[Eye On Europe] European Power Developments Defy Global Downturn
The tight economy is applying pressure on designers with tighter power requirements. A smaller power footprint can go a long way in increasing revenue—both for customers and for the designers themselves. These efforts in eliminating waste are finding results in set-top boxes, organic photovoltaic (PV) devices, and TVS diodes.
February 26, 2009[Eye On Europe] Worldwide Projects Push Forward In Networking, Security, And VoIP
Europe is experiencing a flurry of technology developments as companies address the growing communications demands of the 21st century—networking technology, fiber-optic security, and power consumption in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications. NETWORK TECHNOLOGY Belgium-based nanoelectronics research center IMEC and Panasonic Corp. have agreed to work together on advanced technologies in the semiconductor,...
February 3, 2009
[Eye On Europe] E-Paper Leaps Forward As Automotive Radar And VME/VXS Hit The Road
As the global economy gets tighter, international companies look to each other to develop the next wave of technological innovation. For example, Nemoptic and Seiko Instruments will examine e-paper technology. Robert Bosch GmbH will take advantage of an Infineon chip to improve its automotive radar systems. And, Concurrent Technologies has turned to Intel’s 45-nm process for VME/VXE advances.
November 7, 2008[Technology Report] electronica 2008 Survival Tips
The Bavarians are very good at making fantastically refreshing highquality lager beers. They’re pretty good at drinking it, too. And this year in Munich, the Bavarian population has the perfect reason for doing both—celebrating the city’s 850th birthday. So if you’re in town for the electronica 2008, grab a pint and join in. About 45% of the 80,000 people expected to visit electronica this year will be from abroad. If you’re flying into the Munich...
November 5, 2008
[Technology Report] electronica 2008: The Industry’s Tech Extravaganza
Every two years, the world’s electronics industry flocks to the Bavarian city of Munich (Fig. 1). This year’s electronica 2008, a festival of electronics technology, provides a rich source of news and views as well as hard technical data on new technologies and their applications. It’s a mixture of technology forums, conferences, and a huge exhibition area occupying 14 very large halls (...
September 5, 2008
[Web Exclusive] Chip Companies Team Up On Tech Deals
Joint ventures and technology deals have been the theme for some of Europe’s biggest chip makers this Olympic summer, with Munich-based Infineon taking the gold medal and STMicroelectronics (ST) coming in a close second with silver. ULIS and Renesas Technology Europe also placed well, with their own advances in sensors and power MOSFETs, respectively.
February 12, 2007
[Embedded World] Embedded World 2007 Survival Guide
When I tell people that I’m going to Nuremberg to report on the Embedded World exhibition, about 50% of them respond with the line; “that must be a bit of a trial.” You’re right. It’s not that funny and even less so when you’ve heard it as many times as I have. So, okay, I’ve been to Nuremberg lots of times covering electronics exhibitions and conferences, and I have to say it’s a great city and the Nuremberg Messe is a good exhibition venue.
October 24, 2006
[Electronica Editor's Commentary] Being There Means Getting There
So you've traveled halfway around the world and now you have to figure out how to get to the show. It doesn't help that the train system in Munich is so complicated. Over the years I have found that there are a few reliable and inexpensive modes of transportation available during electronica...
Paul Whytock is the editor of Electronic Design Europe and Power Design Europe.
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