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November 19, 2009
California Approves TV Efficiency Regulations
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) responded harshly to new regulations issued by the California Energy Commission (CEC) that would regulate energy efficiency standards on televisions sold in California.
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Staff
July 28, 2009
Government-Funded Green Energy Projects See Breakthroughs
The Obama Administration has made finding alternative sources of green energy one of its key goals. Recent developments in wind, solar, hydrogen, and geothermal energy have highlighted the many innovative projects working towards this goal. Four standout projects, partially funded by the U.S. government, in particular the Department of Energy, have made significant strides in shaping the future of American energy consumption.
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Kelly Allegra
July 28, 2009
Bokode Barcodes Use Angular Dimension To Encode Information
MIT Media Lab has discovered a new use for barcodes by shrinking their size and enabling them to encode information in the angular dimension. This could be useful in shops, the classroom, business meetings, videogames, and motion-capture systems. Named Bokode, the system adds a fourth approach to the options for communicating optical data, which include two-dimensional ordinary imaging, time dimension temporal variations, and light wavelength variations.
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Staff
July 22, 2009
Ceitec S.A. Introduces The First Chip-Design Center In Brazil
Ceitec S.A. has opened the first IC design center in Latin America. The Brazilian-based company, which specializes in ASIC development and production, plans to add 60 engineers to its team, to design RFID, digital media, and wireless communication chips. The Brazilian government’s investment in this fabrication facility, which is close to production, has reached nearly $210 million USD.
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Staff
July 22, 2009
How2Power Speeds Search For Power-Supply Designers
How2Power.com is a new search tool for electrical engineers who want a quick and easy way to find resources, such as application notes and articles, to assist with their power-supply designs. The Web site’s Design Guide search offers a broad span of information pertaining to power electronics topics at various levels of expertise.
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Staff
July 16, 2009
Does New Solar Project Foreshadow End Of Nuclear And Fossil Fuels?
Munich Re, the world’s largest re-insurance company, has announced plans to invest heavily in the Desertec project, which will install solar power plants in North Africa. The German-based company plans to invest 400 billion euros to construct plants in the North African Sunbelt, which lies in the Sahara Desert. Research firm, iSuppli Corp., believes this could mark the beginning of the end of the use of fossil fuel and nuclear technologies for electrical generation.
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Staff
July 8, 2009
Live EDGE Announces 12 $2500 Scholarships For Engineering Students
Premier Farnell has announced that it is now accepting applications for its $30,000 USD scholarship fund, to be shared among 12 electronic engineering students. In Asia, Europe, and the Americas, there will be four winners each with a $2500 scholarship prize.
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Staff
July 1, 2009
ZigBee Alliance Releases the Battery-Free, Energy-Harvesting Green Power Standard
ZigBee Green Power, introduced by the ZigBee Alliance, is an energy-harvesting, battery-free feature set designed to create a global, standard technology for self-powered devices. Without needing wires or batteries, according to the Alliance, these new devices are compatible with ZigBee and ZigBee PRO networks and can enable maintenance-free, environmentally friendly products.
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Staff
June 18, 2009
Hybrid Auto Uses Nanotechnology To Improve Efficiency
XP Vehicles is ready to launch a new development in the automobile industry designed to reinvent the basics of car design. Its model, the Mini Utility Vehicle (MUV), is a battery/fuel- cell hybrid that utilizes new technology in an attempt to improve safety, reduce costs, and increase its range as an electric car (see the figure).
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Kelly Allegra
June 16, 2009
U.S. CTO Chopra Addresses CEA Show In NYC
Appointed by President Obama in April, U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra made his first public appearance and gave the keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference Program held in New York, June 10-11. During his speech, he outlined the four pillars of his plans for the U.S. as well as fielded questions from the audience.
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Kelly Allegra
May 15, 2009
Chip, Transistor Demand Returns As Pricing Stabilizes
Conditions in the global market for analog semiconductors and transistors are stabilizing due to rising demand and slowing price erosion, though real industry recovery is still far away, according to iSuppli Corp. “Analog semiconductor and transistor suppliers are reporting that demand now has returned after a virtual halt in new orders in the fourth quarter of 2008 and first quarter of 2009,” said Marijana Vukicevic, senior analyst for power management at iSuppli.
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Staff
May 12, 2009
GlobalSpec Offers Free Webinar On Marketing And Lead Generation
Everybody is concerned with improving their sales figures these days, from staff engineers to vice presidents. Despite the trying times, it is possible to increase your margins—and learn how to do it. GlobalSpec has scheduled a free one-hour webinar, How to Drive More Sales in Today’s Industrial Marketplace, for Thursday, May 14 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.
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Staff
April 21, 2009
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.
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Richard Gawel
April 6, 2009
1Q Engineering Unemployment Outpaces Other Sectors
The unemployment rate for U.S. engineering and computer occupations is increasing more rapidly than for professional occupations in general, according to data released by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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Staff
March 18, 2009
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.
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Richard Gawel
March 4, 2009
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.
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Richard Gawel
January 30, 2009
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.
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Richard Gawel
October 30, 2008
Chevy Volt Takes Charge In New York City
GM’s top designers are taking the Chevy Volt on tour, stopping last week to show the extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) in New York City. Scheduled to roll off the production lines and hit showrooms in November 2010, the Volt promises 40 miles of all-electric driving before its 1.3-liter, 3-cylinder gas engine kicks in.
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Richard Gawel
October 16, 2008
Lunar Robot Takes Working Vacation In Hawaii
The fall is a wonderful time to visit Hawaii—even if you’re a robot, and especially if you’re training to go to the moon someday. Next month, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, NASA, and other organizations will test their four-wheeled Scarab lunar rover on the rocky slopes of Mauna Kea. This dormant volcano, Hawaii’s highest mountain, will serve as a stand-in for the moon.
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Richard Gawel
October 10, 2008
As Robots Get Smaller, Potential Applications Get Bigger
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John Edwards
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