Richard Gawel joined Electronic Design in 1998 and worked as an Associate Editor for a time. Prior to that, he was a proofreader and copy editor at various publications, as well as a high school English teacher. He earned his BA in English and Education at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. Also, he and his wife have written a children's fantasy novel, which they hope to publish soon. Email address: rgawel@penton.com
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April 21, 2009
[TechScope] Obama Names Aneesh Chopra As Nation’s First CTO
During his weekly address on Saturday, President Barack Obama named Aneesh Chopra, currently the secretary of technology for Governor Kaine of Virginia, as the nation’s first chief technology officer. “In this role, Aneesh will promote technological innovation to help achieve our most urgent priorities—from creating jobs and reducing health care costs to keeping our nation secure,” Obama said.
March 18, 2009
[TechScope] Bob Pease Is Leaving National, But Not Electronic Design
The rumors are true. National Semiconductor’s sweeping layoff plans include Bob Pease. But that doesn’t mean he’s leaving Electronic Design. He is one of the inaugural members of our Engineering Hall of Fame and the most popular columnist on our staff. We will continue to present his latest musings—whether they’re on the best way to get more power out of your next design, responding to questions from readers, or recalling his latest adventure in far-off lands.
March 4, 2009
[TechScope] Chevy Volt Put To The Test In GM’s Windtunnel
Despite a brief respite, gas prices are climbing again and consumers still have their eyes on fuel-efficient automobiles. The Chevy Volt, GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV), promises up to 40 miles of gasoline-free driving. The lithium-ion battery technology and cutting-edge combustion engine only account for part of that efficiency, though. The Volt’s body is the result of precise aerodynamic design. We recently spoke with Nina Tortosa, an aerodynamicist with GM, to find out more.
January 30, 2009
[TechScope] Improved Lens Technology Makes Surgery Less Painful
Minimally invasive surgery requires multiple small incisions so doctors can insert instruments like lights, probes, and the camera into the patient’s abdominal wall. It’s a tricky practice, as laparoscopic cameras have limited imaging capabilities and require cumbersome cables. Fortunately, researchers at the U.C. San Diego Division of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2) are nearing completion of the first prototype of the SurgiCam.
January 15, 2009[Technology Report] The ASIC Market Faces A Tough 2009
According to iSuppli Corp., revenue from global shipments of core ICs—applicationspecific standard products (ASSPs), applicationspecific ICs (ASICs), and programmable logic devices (PLDs)—will see a weak finish to 2008 and decline in 2009. While global core silicon saw $101.3 billion in revenue in 2008, which is a modest 1.8% rise from 2007’s $99.5 billion total, it will decline by 9.9% in 2009 to drop to $91.2 billion. ASIC shipments...
December 10, 2008
[New Products] 2770- To 2920-MHz VCO Offers 0.5- To 4.5-V Control Voltage
The CVCO55CC-2770-2920 voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) from Crystek Corp. operates from 2770 to 2920 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 to 4.5 V. It also offers a typical phase noise of –106 dbc/Hz at a 10-kHz offset with excellent linearity, according to the company.
December 10, 2008
[New Products] Instrumentation Amplifier Provides Industry-Best CMR In Half The Space
The AD8295 precision instrumentation-amplifier front end from Analog Devices uses 50% less board space than competing amplifier solutions for industrial process controls, precision data acquisition systems, medical instrumentation equipment, and Wheatstone bridge measurement applications, according to the company.
December 8, 2008
[New Products] 175-W AC-DC Power Supply Fits Into 1U Spaces
Measuring just 3 by 5 by 1.25 in. (76.2 by 127 by 31.8 mm), the CLC175 single-output, open-frame ac-dc power supply from XP Power fits into a standard 1U space and offers 9.3 W/in.3
December 4, 2008
[New Products] DC Power Jack Sockets Offer Three- And Four-Pin Options
The KPJX-CM series of dc power jack sockets from Kycon provides reliable cable mounting in three-pin and four-pin options. As members of the company’s Snap and Lock DC Power Connector Line, these devices include panel-mount or non-panel-mount sockets as well as a cable-mount plug.
December 3, 2008
[New Products] Motor Controller Drives Low-Power, Single-Coil, BLDC Fans And Motors
The AH5792 smart motor controller from Diodes Inc. can be used to drive low-power, single-coil, brushless dc (BLDC) fans and motors. This single-chip solution integrates a Hall sensor and amplifier, complete digital control circuitry, and a full bridge output driver into a low-profile, SOT553 package.
December 3, 2008
[New Products] 100-W DC-DC Converter Modules Target Industrial Applications
The 100-W dc-dc converter modules in the TEP-100 dfgn series from Tracopower target industrial applications where PCB mounting isn’t an option. These isolated, high-performance devices come in a metal enclosure with four M3 inserts so they can be attached to a chassis or heatsink.
December 1, 2008[Technology Report] When It Comes To Design, Get In The Zone—TechZone, That Is
All eyes are on Vegas when the International CES comes to town, and the 2009 show will be no different, with plenty of celebrities and all the hottest gadgets. But you’re a designer! You need the latest info to create the next wave of groundbreaking innovations—maybe in time for the 2010 event. Located throughout the entire show floor, this year’s CES TechZones will spotlight market-specific...
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