Electronic Design UPDATE: November 30, 2005

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Electronic Design UPDATE e-Newsletter
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November 30, 2005
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Today's Table Of Contents:
1. Industry View
  *Needed: Low-Cost, Secure Non-Volatile Embedded Memory
2. Focus On Power
  *Charge Pump Powers White-LED Flash Applications
3. News From The Editors
  *Processing And Material Advances Steal The Spotlight At IEDM
  *Ultra-Mini Crystal Resonator Suits Portable Devices
  *PCs, Consumer Goods To Drive Semiconductor Growth
4. Magazine Highlights: November 17, 2005
  *Cover Story: Engineering Feature -- Speed-Merchant UWB Ushers In 
   Wireless Video
  *Technology Report -- An Out-Of-Box Experience: Development Kits
  *Leapfrog: First Look -- Digital-IBA Controller Morphs To Monolithic
  *Leapfrog: First Look -- Tiny 10-A POL Module Needs Less Bulk Capacitance
  *Design View/Design Solution -- Minimize The Cost Impact Of Your 
   Power-Factor-Correction Circuit

Electronic Design UPDATE edited by Lisa Maliniak, eMedia Editor
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1. Industry View -- Exclusive to Electronic Design UPDATE
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Needed: Low-Cost, Secure Non-Volatile Embedded Memory 

Charles Ng, Vice President of Worldwide Sales & Marketing, Kilopass Technology

Non-volatile memory (NVM) serves several purposes, including storing 
processor firmware, encryption keys, PINs, and ID numbers. The two 
primary NVM technologies in use today are ROM and flash. While both 
have desirable characteristics, each also has its shortcomings that 
limit its applicability to many types of new products...

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2. Focus On Power
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***Charge Pump Powers White-LED Flash Applications
Targeting cell-phone designers embedding high-end cameras in their 
products, the AAT3172 charge pump IC for white-LED flash 
applications supplies up to 600 mA of output current across dual 
regulated current sinks. Each LED channel can be programmed in 32 
steps with a single GPIO output to support fine adjustment of 
brightness. The interface also can be programmed to provide a 
regulated voltage instead of current for additional system loads. 
The AAT3172 is a tri-mode device that maximizes efficiency by 
combining a load-switch (1x), fractional (1.5x), and doubling (2x) 
capability with an internal sensing circuit to match the output to 
LED requirements. The 1x and 1.5x modes allow minimum current draw 
from the battery during lower LED current operations such as torch 
or movie light, which function for a much longer period of time than 
the flash mode. The AAT3172 charge pump is available now in a 
lead-free, thermally enhanced, 12-pin, 3- by 3-mm TDFN package. It 
sells for $1.82 each in 1000-piece quantities.
     Advanced Analogic Technologies ==> http://news.electronicdesign.com/t?ctl=1A7DF:484C79

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3. News -- From The Editors
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***Processing And Material Advances Steal The Spotlight At IEDM
Next week's 51st IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting in 
Washington, D.C., will provide a glimpse into the future of IC 
technology. Invited presentations from STMicroelectronics, Stanford 
University, and Toshiba Corp. are scheduled to open the conference 
by examining microelectromechanical systems (MEMS); the scaling, 
power, and future of CMOS; and the past and future of information 
displays, respectively. Also, the wide range of presentations will 
cover many aspects of fabrication. Highlights of the show will include...

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***Ultra-Mini Crystal Resonator Suits Portable Devices
Mounted inside a tiny, robust ceramic package, the NKS3 series 
quartz crystal resonator is designed for use in portable electronic 
applications such as small form-factor hard-disk drives, GPS 
devices, and portable multimedia players or recorders. The crystal 
resonators feature operating frequencies from 14 to 54 MHz and are 
contained in a hermetically sealed 3.2- by 2.5-mm ceramic package. 
Despite their small size, the NKS3 crystals achieve a relatively low 
electrostatic resistance and +/-10-ppm accuracy over commercial 
operating temperatures. Lead times range from stock to eight weeks, 
and prices start around $0.55 for 10,000 pieces. The crystals are 
available on tape and reel for automated pick-and-place assembly. 
They comply with the Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 
directive. And, they're compatible with lead-free reflow soldering 
guidelines.
     SaRonix ==> http://news.electronicdesign.com/t?ctl=1A7E1:484C79

***PCs, Consumer Goods To Drive Semiconductor Growth
Thanks in large part to anticipated growth in the PC and consumer 
markets, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) predicts that 
worldwide chip sales will advance past the $300 billion mark by 
2008. That's a 45% increase over the $213 billion record set in 2004 
and a compound annual growth rate of nearly 10% for the three-year 
forecast period. In 2006, the fastest-growing end markets will be 
PCs with a forecasted unit growth of 10%, cell phones at 13%, 
digital cameras at 9%, digital televisions at 52%, and MP3 players 
at 52%. These burgeoning consumer markets are expanding demand for 
DSP chips, flash memory, and power-management devices. In fact, DSPs 
are expected to be the fastest-growing major segment of the 
semiconductor market with 17.2% growth in 2006.
     Semiconductor Industry Association ==> 
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4. Magazine Highlights
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In case you missed them, here are some of the high points of our 
most recent issue.

November 17, 2005:

* Cover Story: Engineering Feature -- Speed-Merchant UWB Ushers In 
  Wireless Video
Despite its short range (less than 10 m), Ultra-Wideband and its 
up-to-1-Gbit/s data rate is a perfect fit for wireless streaming 
video.
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* Technology Report -- An Out-Of-Box Experience: Development Kits
Low-cost development kits are indispensable when performing hands-on 
evaluation of new technology.
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* Leapfrog: First Look -- Digital-IBA Controller Morphs To Monolithic
This second-generation controller handles up to 32 digital POLs, 
four simple LDOs, fans, and so on.
http://news.electronicdesign.com/t?ctl=1A7E6:484C79

* Leapfrog: First Look -- Tiny 10-A POL Module Needs Less Bulk Capacitance
A step-down regulator that can hide behind boards enters the 
point-of-load battleground.
http://news.electronicdesign.com/t?ctl=1A7E7:484C79

* Design View/Design Solution -- Minimize The Cost Impact Of Your 
Power-Factor-Correction Circuit
Transition-mode PFC is the simpler and lower-cost approach, but if 
you need 300 W or more, consider continuous-current-mode PFC circuits. 
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For the complete Table of Contents, go to Electronic Design ==>
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EiED Online -- Zigbee Kits

Embedded in Electronic Design (EiED) Online is your source for 
technical insight and hands-on reviews. Read Technology Editor Bill 
Wong's latest EiED Online column, "ZigBee Kits." ZigBee is taking 
off. Bill takes a look at three two-chip development kits from 
Ember, Silicon Labs, and Microchip that help you take to the airwaves.

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