Recent Electronic Design Articles

Essentials Of The Hadoop Open Source Project

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:22:00 GMT

Apache's open source, Java-based Hadoop project implements the Map/Reduce paradigm. It is designed to be highly scalable.

Touch Controller Now A Chipset

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:38:00 GMT

High performance PCT touch controller solution from Zytronic supplied as chipset option

Waveform Analyzer Module Characterizes 32-Gbit/s Designs

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:04:00 GMT

Agilent's 86108B waveform analyzer module combines with its 86100C/D mainframe to comprise a sampling capable of characterizing high-speed designs out to 32 Gb/s.

MEMS Design Tool Continues To Evolve

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:58:00 GMT

Enhancements to CoventorWare, a MEMS design and simulation tool, enable creation of more efficient 3D simulation meshes.

Audio Hub Loudest, Smallest

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:47:00 GMT

Wolfson introduces its loudest, smallest Audio Hub yet.

FPGA Kits Support FMC Mezzanine Card Development

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:54:00 GMT

Xilinx's Series 7 Kintex and Virtex FPGA development boards sport dual FMC expansion support.

Choose Your Voltage Reference: Bandgap Or FGA?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:49:00 GMT

Intersil's Tamara Schmitz compares bandgap and floating-grid-array voltage references for ADC measurements in terms temperature coefficient, noise, and drift.

Distributors Eye Conflict Minerals Rule

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:40:00 GMT

Complexity over sourcing of tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold keeps supply chain companies busy navigating the legislative landscape.

Avoiding Enemies and Making Friends Using Embedded Open Source Software

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:39:00 GMT

Over 40% of embedded projects use open source. A structured Open Source Software Adoption Process (OSSAP) allows organizations to take advantage of open source software in a controlled and managed fashion.

Power Distribution Connectors Handle Higher Current

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:55:00 GMT

The PwrBlade+ next-generation ac/dc power distribution connector system handles demanding power applications requiring higher linear current density and low power loss.