3W LEDs light up solid-state apps

The latest 3W high-brightness LEDs from Avago Technologies can be driven up to 700mA, thus providing high flux output performance for solid-state lighting applications.

Amplifiers tailored for high-frequency apps

RF Micro Devices Inc. has introduced five new distributed amplifiers for broadband, high-frequency applications.

Tackling FM antenna design roadblocks

As wireless usage models become more popular in portable devices, customers are demanding wire-free FM radio reception with embedded antennas. The article discusses maximizing sensitivity to improve FM reception using an embedded antenna.

Palm Pre teardown intros new multitouch controller

A teardown of the Palm Inc.'s Palm Pre revealed few surprises, but left two intriguing questions unanswered.

Design 101: Class D amplifiers

Class D audio amplification is fast becoming the solution of choice in consumer audio because of its ability to extend long battery life and compact dimensions.

Employ CEC in HDTVs to meet Energy Star 3.0

A TV designer is faced with a host of design challenges to meet Energy Star's 1W or less standby mode requirement. Here's how designers can meet this stringent power requirement without sacrificing any display performance or features that consumers highly value.

Selecting MOSFETs for half-bridge resonant converters

This article studies the performance of a half-bridge LLC resonant DC/DC converter developed for use in an open-frame power supply.

Analyzing stability in multiple loop systems

Measuring the frequency response of a multiloop switch-mode power supply can be a real challenge, especially when all the regulation circuitry is kept on the secondary side.

Manage power supply systems

Power supply designers are using flexible supply monitoring, sequencing, and adjustment circuits to manage their systems. This article discusses why and how.

Developing ad hoc networks

Here's a look at networks that have the ability, to a greater or lesser extent, to organize spontaneously.

Boost networks with Ethernet-over-POF

Plastic optical fiber (POF) has emerged as a low-cost alternative to traditional copper cabling in office, home and automotive networks.

Optimize wireless networks for end-users

The introduction of complex data services coupled with the immense growth in voice services have placed critical performance demands on wireless access networks.

Magma CEO optimistic on analog push

Despite challenging times for his company and the industry as a whole, Magma Design Automation Inc. chairman and CEO Rajeev Madhavan remained upbeat about new products and the company's inroads in analog EDA.

Pick the ideal ADC for your medical application

With faster and lower power serial ADCs, medical devices will continue to improve in accuracy, speed and ease-of-use. Choose from the different ADCs suitable for your medical application.

Create smart surveillance systems

This article discusses the technical requirements of future video surveillance systems and the hardware and software changes that are taking place to meet these needs.

Analyst sees double-digit growth in 2H

2H 09 will bring welcome relief to IC and equipment industries, according to IC Insights Inc., which is predicting strong seasonal strength for electronic system sales.

TSMC claims first 28nm SRAM cell

Silicon foundry giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd has taken a slight lead in the 28nm process race.

New TSMC CEO eyes LED, solar markets

Foundry giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd's new CEO Morris Chang as CEO is eyeing new markets to jumpstart its sales.

TSMC weighs in on e-beam, EUV litho

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd is still backing two horses in the race to the next lithography—extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) and clustered electron-beam.

Intel, Globe roll out WiMAX in the Philippines

Intel Corp. and Globe Telecom have announced the official roll-out of commercial WiMAX services in the country through Globe Broadband.

Pacnet improves network connectivity in Vietnam

Pacnet has launched the first Point-of-Presence (PoP) in Vietnam, enhancing network connectivity into the region's top destination for foreign investment.

New Q-Cells solar site rises in Malaysia

German engineering company M+W Zander has designed and built a new solar cell manufacturing facility for Q-Cells, Malaysia, and has handed over the facility on schedule.

TV IC revenue to reach $13.9B despite Q1 dip

According to iSuppli Corp., revenue from semiconductors used in TVs is projected to increase to $13.9 billion in 2013, up from $9 billion in 2008, despite a projected decline for 2009.

TV IC shipments slide to 30.8M units in Q1

DisplaySearch's Quarterly TV Electronics Report found that the TV IC shipments declined seasonally to 30.8 million units for flat panel TVs in Q1 09.