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9/2/09
 • Trade shows like the upcoming Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose are vital to many companies' product rollouts. How important are trade shows in your career?

2/25/09
 • How important is power efficiency in your design projects?

2/11/09
 • Which medical technology will have the greatest effect on healthcare?

1/27/09
 • New technology will be key to the nation's economic recovery. Where should the industry focus its efforts?

1/7/09
 • President-elect Barack Obama has announced plans to hire the nation's first chief technology officer. Is this a good idea?

12/10/08
 • What gadget do you hope to get this holiday season?

11/14/08
 • Major economic downturns often lead to significant innovations. If history repeats itself, where will the next breakthrough come from?

10/28/08
 • Laptops and smart phones are just the beginning. Mobile Internet devices, specifically designed for Web connectivity, are on their way. Will you be getting one?

10/15/08
 • Considering the challenges facing the nation, which presidential candidate has a better technological platform?

10/1/08
 • GM unveiled the production-ready version of its electric Volt sedan. How will it do in the marketplace?

9/17/08
 • Thanks to new processors, digital video is appearing everywhere. How do you feel about its ubiquity?

8/28/08
 • The federal government is tapping advanced technologies for homeland security applications. Do you feel safer?

8/19/08
 • What kind of infotainment system do you want most in your next car?

7/29/08
 • According to the ARRL, there are about 680,000 hams in the U.S. What does the future hold for the hobby?

7/16/08
 • Speedo and Ansys used computer modeling software to develop a new record-breaking swimsuit. What effect will this and other technology have on the upcoming Olympics?

6/30/08
 • The latest Apple iPhone will hit the market on July 11. Will you get one?

6/16/08
 • Dubai plans to invest $2 billion to build a "technology city" catering to semiconductor companies and their engineers. Will it succeed?

6/2/08
 • Are you okay with Internet service providers (ISPs) monitoring your surfing habits?

5/1/08
 • How do you use operating-system virtualization?

4/14/08
 • Last month, Fujitsu announced a 2.5-in. hard-disk drive with speeds up to 7200 rpm and a 320-Gbyte capacity, using just 2.3 W. What does this indicate about the role of HDDs in the future?

3/31/08
 • In his April 10 Technology Report, Contributing Editor Roger Allan will look at the latest in portable video. What development will be most necessary before portable video achieves portable audio's popularity?

3/17/08
 • In our March 27 cover story, Technology Editor Daniel Harris will look at the state of robotics technology. Which development will we need to see the most before we get a robot in every home?

2/29/08
 • Which one of your gadgets needs better power efficiency?

2/19/08
 • Last month, Richard Branson unveiled SpaceShipTwo. If you had a spare $200,000, would you sign up for a ride?

2/1/08
 • With the presidential campaign under way, how do you feel about electronic voting machines?

1/22/08
 • In our January 31 cover story, Contributing Editor Ron Schneiderman will look at the role of power efficiency in today's designs. How important is power efficiency in your current projects?

1/4/08
 • How would you sum up your experience with the 555 timer IC?

12/11/07
 • In the Dec. 13 issue's Engineering Feature, Technology Editor Mat Dirjish will look at what's next in digital home technology. What would you like to see most in your home of the (near) future?

11/14/07
 • What was the biggest tech story of 2007?

11/5/07
 • Many critics say the U.S. patent system is flawed. What is the biggest problem with the system?

10/22/07
 • It's almost time to start your Christmas shopping. What will be the hottest consumer electronics segment this holiday season?

10/9/07
 • Communications/Test Editor Louis E. Frenzel will look at the state of WiMAX in his October 25 Technology Report. How do you rate the technology's chances in the marketplace?

9/25/07
 • In our Oct. 20 special issue, we'll look at some engineers who are happily employed at their "dream jobs." What would be the key component of your dream job?

9/11/07
 • Analog/Power Editor Don Tuite will look at some high-end audio components and how they relate to the listening experience in his Sept. 27 Engineerng Feature. How do you rate your own audio enjoyment?

8/24/07
 • What feature do you want most on your next cell phone?

8/13/07
 • Microsoft and Sony both have announced plans to cut the prices of their respective Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game consoles. What's your reaction?

7/31/07
 • The dog days of summer are here. What gadgets did you bring along on your vacation this year?

7/16/07
 • What kind of infotainment system do you want most in your next car?

7/9/07
 • The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a number of technologies to prevent illegal immigration. Which solution will be the most effective?

6/25/07
 • The next generation of engineers has to come from somewhere. How do we get today's kids interested in the profession?

6/18/07
 • Which megatrend will have the greatest influence on the industry in the coming years?

6/7/07
 • In his latest Editor's View, Tech Editor Lou Frenzel goes off on some tech that's needlessly complicated. Which gadgets frustrate you the most?

5/31/07
 • Comparing all the ways you receive technical training, which do you prefer?

5/9/07
 • How do you prefer to learn about new products and tools?

5/1/07
 • In “Fiber: Friend Or Foe To DSL,” Communications Editor Lou Frenzel says that despite developments in fiber technology, DSL will rule out in the short term. What do you think?

4/23/07
 • In Where Is The Universal Device Driver?, Embedded Editor Bill Wong says there are two ways to get to a “unified” device driver. Which approach do you favor?

4/9/07
 • Cable is king in the United States. Yet in "DSL Dominates Broadband Worldwide,” Communications/Test Editor Lou Frenzel says that DSL is catching up and may soon surpass cable's popularity. What's next for this Internet access horserace?

3/28/07
 • In Whatever Happened To The Electronics Hobbyist, Lou Frenzel said that a childhood electronics hobby led him to engineering. Did a hobby influence your career path?

3/13/07
 • In To Be Almost Human Or Not To Be, That Is The Question, Digital Technology Editor Dan Harris writes that while the Japanese have embraced humanoid robots, Westerners have a different perspective. Do you think humanoid robots will one day be embraced in the West?

2/22/07
 • In "Playing Politics With Technology,"Contributing Editor Ron Schneiderman asks if the new Congress will be good for technology. What do you think?

2/12/07
 • In Does Anyone Still Use An Analog Oscilloscope? , Communications/T&M Editor Lou Frenzel asks how you feel about oscilloscopes. What's your take?

2/7/07
 • In a recent editorial, Lou Frenzel says that there is a real need for a good networking technology that can handle video. Which technology do you think has potential?

1/23/07
 • The FCC is dropping Morse-code testing for the Amateur Radio Service, terming the tests an "unnecessary regulatory burden." What's your take on this historic rules change?

1/3/07
 • In his Editor's Note, Lou Frenzel suggests that cellular carriers will probably never offer dual-mode phones. What do you think?

12/7/06
 • In his November 16, 2006 editorial, Mark David suggests that given the success of digital audio (e.g. iTunes), video will soon follow. What do you think?

11/22/06
 • A recent poll found that 30% of designers do not believe RoHS will have any real impact on their company over the next 12 months. What affect will it have on you?

11/14/06
 • How confident are you in electronic voting machines?

11/1/06
 • Do you find trade shows to be useful?

10/9/06
 • Do you think the U.S. Congress should enact RoHS Laws at the Federal level, thereby creating a single compliance standard for all 50 states?

9/15/06
 • Don Tuite recently chronicled his experiences installing solar power in his home. Where do you stand on residential use of solar power?

9/5/06
 • California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill that would make his state one of the world's largest producers of solar power. Could a similar program on a national level reduce America's dependence on foreign oil?

8/21/06
 • Don Tuite’s recent article on alternative fuels outlined the technologies being explored by auto manufacturers. Which option do you see as most likely to succeed?

8/7/06
 • At present, do you have sufficient resources to complete design projects in a satisfactory manner?

7/10/06
 • Has robotics technology lived up to its potential?

6/28/06
 • Despite the dangers of foam debris, NASA will launch a shuttle mission on July 1 to test fuel tank improvements and inspection and repair techniques, as well as to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. Has NASA made a wise decision?

6/19/06
 • The Immigration Bill sent to the Senate proposed raising the cap on H-1B visas from 65,000 to 115,000, and 20% per year thereafter. Will this influx of workers help or hurt the U.S. high-tech industries?

6/5/06
 • Amateur-radio operators are anxiously awaiting the FCC's final decision on deletion of the Morse-code requirement for ham licenses. What would you like to see happen?

5/23/06
 • Would you recommend engineering as a career path to a young person looking to choose a profession?

5/7/06
 • Delayed releases of the first Blu-ray disc player and PlayStation 3 gaming console have industry watchdogs asking if a late market arrival will cause Blu-ray to lose out to HD DVD as the next optical disc format. What do you think?

4/24/06
 • Researchers have created a nanotube-laced paint that blocks, or greatly attenuates, RF signals. Should it be used to block the ringing of cell phones in places like theaters?

4/5/06
 • Electronic Design recently featured an “engineer” on its cover. Do you think that engineers are unfairly portrayed as nerds in the media?

3/27/06
 • A recent study showed that interference from portable electronic devices may present a greater risk to aircraft navigation than previously thought. Do you think that interference from cell phones and other devices poses a safety risk to aircraft?

3/9/06
 • As Internet traffic increases, speeds decrease, causing bothersome delays. Telecom companies have proposed a fee-based system to deal with the problem. Should Internet users be charged for sending e-mail?

2/28/06
 • In his recent State of the Union Address, President Bush proposed an American Competitiveness Initiative. Which element of that initiative will best prepare the U.S. to compete in the global marketplace?

2/2/06
 • Digital technology has made it much easier for the government to monitor personal communications. Do you feel the current and highly controversial White House surveillance program is violating your Constitutional rights?

1/26/06
 • How much personal satisfaction do you derive from your work as an engineer?

1/16/06
 • How do you see your career path changing in 2006?

1/2/06
 • Which tech toy would you put at the top of your holiday wish list?

12/4/05
 • Does the U.S. government spend enough money on scientific research and development?

11/16/05
 • What's your take on VoIP phone service?

11/7/05
 • How often do you use Wi-Fi services in public places?

10/27/05
 • Would you invest in a hybrid vehicle?

10/18/05
 • In the wake of a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina, which would offer the most reliable communications?

10/6/05
 • What is your personal outlook for design projects in the next quarter?

9/22/05
 • Should the U.S. implement strict federal recycling policies for e-waste?

9/9/05
 • Which project should take top priority in NASA's future plans?

8/26/05
 • The face of radio is changing. If you’re a listener, which best describes the current state of your radio technology?

8/8/05
 • Where do you find the most useful information about new products and technology?

7/26/05
 • In the near term, which approach will most designers exploit to extend battery life in portable devices?

7/11/05
 • If you're an amateur radio operator, which best describes you?

6/30/05
 • What is your personal outlook for design projects in the next quarter?

6/13/05
 • Do you think RFID applications such as smart cards, passports, and drivers' licenses are an invasion of privacy?

6/3/05
 • What do you think is the best memory technology for portable devices?

5/26/05
 • What's your preferred tool for engineering calculations?

5/16/05
 • Do you listen to podcasts on your iPod or other MP3 player?

5/2/05
 • As a designer, do you benefit personally from patents awarded to your company as a result of your work?

4/18/05
 • Are you currently using the Linux operating system on your PC or server?

4/8/05
 • What is your personal outlook for design projects in the next quarter?

3/25/05
 • Do you think webcasts are a valuable means of information delivery?

3/15/05
 • What’s your favorite portable electronic device?

3/7/05
 • Do you plan on attending the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) in San Francisco?

2/24/05
 • What do you think could drive the most interesting innovations in gaming technology?

2/14/05
 • How important to you is power integrity as an SoC design constraint?

2/2/05
 • Do you agree with Editor-in-Chief Mark David that the U.S. should lead a global effort for a tsunami warning system?

1/20/05
 • Did you go to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas?

1/11/05
 • Are you considering use of system-in-a-package technology in your upcoming design projects?

12/13/04
 • What is your personal outlook for design projects in 2005?

11/30/04
 • How expensive and technically difficult was it/will it be to meet the European Union's Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive to remove lead and other hazardous materials from your products?

11/9/04
 • How close is your company to complying with the upcoming European directive banning the use of lead and other hazardous materials in electronic equipment?

10/21/04
 • How do you use SystemC in your current design methodology?

10/5/04
 • How would you prefer to receive Electronic Design magazine?

9/21/04
 • Outsourcing, offshoring, downsizing, layoffs, declinining enrollments for science degrees, and more are adversely impacting the future of EEs in America. Do you think this trend can be reversed?

8/31/04
 • Electronic Design is about to publish its special YOUR Issue, which is all about you—the electronics engineer. Would you recommend becoming a EE as a career to a young person?

8/10/04
 • Electronic Design's editors ask which SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY would you prefer us to cover more extensively?

7/19/04
 • The editors ask what technology would you like to see us cover more extensively?

7/6/04
 • The editors would like to know how you rate the value of free e-newsletters from vendors:

6/21/04
 • Our editors ask: How do you rate the value of
e-newsletters available for free from trade publications?

6/8/04
 • The editors would like to know your preferred format for email newsletters:

5/11/04
 • Lou Frenzel, our Communications Editor, has touched off a firestorm of controversy with his Editor’s View about Broadband Over Powerline (BPL) in our April 21 Electronic Design UPDATE newsletter. What is your opinion of BPL technology?

4/27/04
 • How important is the issue of electronic waste today? Post your comments online for the April 12th cover story (ED Online 7820) or this issue’s Editorial (ED Online 7819).

4/12/04
 • Which electronics hobby most influenced you to choose engineering as a career?

3/30/04
 • Do you agree with the Editorial in our March 1st issue, “Protect American Jobs By Winning At Global R&D?” Post your comments online for this Editorial.

3/2/04
 • CQ CQ CQ... The editors ask about your involvement in the Amateur Radio hobby. Are you a ham? Which best describes you? ...73

2/17/04
 • Our editors would like to know: How influential were your electronics hobbies in choosing engineering as a career?

2/4/04
 • Tell our editors: How useful are the trade magazines serving EEs to you on the job?

1/20/04
 • Our editors ask: How do you think the economy will be for 2004?

12/18/03
 • The editors would like to know how outsourcing has affected your job:

11/24/03
 • Bill Wong, Embedded Editor, asks software developers: Do you use trace support when debugging applications? Take the QUICK POLL or e-mail Bill at bwong@penton.com.

11/13/03
 • As a follow-up to our YOUR Issue, the editors ask: When the job market improves, what will you do?

10/29/03
 • Were you fooled by the fake satellite photo of the 2003 North American blackout? See more about this hoax in the Reader Comments for ED Online 5742.

10/16/03
 • Mark David, Editor-in-Chief, wants to know what you think of high tech in the bathroom (see his Editorial in the latest issue). Take the QUICK POLL or e-mail Mark at

10/2/03
 • Large-area flat-panel displays seem to be everywhere these days, truly challenging the perennial CRT. Are you jumping on-board the large-area flat-panel bandwagon?

9/18/03
 • What do you think of the candidates on the 2003 ballot for our ENGINEERING HALL OF FAME? Go vote at http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?V1RLDJ18GFTA9PFTBFS0X618

9/2/03
 • Mark David, Editor-in-Chief, would like to know if you suffer from Loud Music Dependency Disorder (LMDD)? Take the QUICK POLL or e-mail Mark at mdavid@penton.com.

8/18/03
 • Dave Bursky, Editor-at-Large, wonders if you believe DSP chips are dead as standalone components. Take the QUICK POLL or e-mail Dave at dbursky@penton.com.

8/4/03
 • David Maliniak, our EDA Editor, asks: Which high-level design language do you think will gain broad industry acceptance first? Take the QUICK POLL or e-mail David at dmaliniak@penton.com.

7/21/03
 • Mark David, our Editor-in-Chief, asks: Do you think we were right to cancel the subscription of convicted double-murderer, Steven Jacob? Take the QUICK POLL or e-mail Mark at mdavid@penton.com.

7/7/03
 • Bill Wong, our Embedded Technology Editor, asks: Are you using an open-source operating system in your embedded development project? Take the QUICK POLL or e-mail Bill at bwong@penton.com.

6/24/03
 • Bob Pease would like to know… When listening to music or even your computer’s fan or a dial tone, as you bite down hard on some tough nuts or a popcorn cake, the pitch seems to dip momentarily by about half a note. Bob hears this plainly. Do you?

6/10/03
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5/28/03
 • How do you rate our redesigned Web site? Feel free to email your comments to mdavid@penton.com.



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