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16 June 2008

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News & Analysis
Commentary: Integration in wireless SoCs may be cost-defective
The industry faces an interesting dilemma then: How much functionality should it integrate on a single device to be cost-effective?

Unlock precision comparator design
This article discusses several problems with applying typical comparators to precision voltage-level detection and concludes with a new precision comparator that overcomes these problems.

Parallel makes a comeback
Before you know it, we're back to where we were years ago, with large banks of parallel paths, except now clocking at much higher speeds.

Implement an FPGA ASIC prototype
Functional verification has become the single most critical phase of the ASIC development cycle and often the most time-consuming.

Automotive MCUs get flexible
The primary benefit of using MCUs has been high level system integration combined with relatively low cost. However, there are hidden costs associated with these devices well beyond the unit price.


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Advice for the FPGA novice
A letter from a reader causes Clive Maxfield to ponder upon what he would like to see if he were a total newbie to the wonderful world of FPGAs.

Break the barriers to greater innovation
Innovation has propelled the semiconductor industry. In its quest for greater innovation, the industry faces three main challenges.

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Technical Features
Achieve scalable, flexible in-vehicle networking
FPGAs and full IP solutions give automotive engineers options in optimizing their electrical architectures. (PDF file)

Extend battery life with proper charging, discharging
Li-ion battery capacity is important to provide the longest product runtime in the smallest physical size. But longer battery life is also important. This article presents methods for charging and discharging Li-ion batteries to increase battery life. (PDF file)

Boost TV performance with 2D LED dimming
Adaptive backlight dimming requires a significant amount of image processing to be performed on the video stream to derive optimum backlight and pixel drive signals. (PDF file)

Persistent memory makes cars smarter
This article examines approaches to make automotive electronic systems more customizable and experience-based. A method for experience-based customization as well as the use of distributed persistent memory as an available technology is proposed. Total recall is defined as the ability to recall information from persistent memory that is acted on in conjunction with sensor input. (PDF file)

Silicon tuners take on terrestrial TV
Silicon tuners have been designed to address difficult broadband environments. They offer space savings, flexibility, enhanced performance, reduced cost along with future integration. (PDF file)

Ensure HDMI interoperability of consumer electronics
HDMI has become the de facto digital interface standard for the high-definition CE market. This article discusses product interoperability issues faced by manufacturers and explains how a strong and well-defined program of interoperability performance testing addresses these issues. (PDF file)

A guide to basic audio measurements
This article will look at the types of testing required for different audio devices. Then, a device and a signal path will be chosen as an example for testing level, frequency response, total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N), phase, crosstalk and SNR.  (PDF file)

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Opinion
Untangling the wired home networking mess
If you thought wires were out and we're all going wireless, think again. The wired networking market still represents a huge potential given that the wired way is usually more stable, secure and easier to set up over existing infrastructure.

Issues cloud Carrier Ethernet
You'd think that with its simple plumbing, Carrier Ethernet wouldn't have any major rhubarbs, but in fact three major issues influence its near-term success.


Interview
Microchip polishes skills to battle the doldrums
Steve Sanghi joined Microchip Technology Inc. as president and CEO in 1990—when the company was near liquidation—and engineered a remarkable turnaround.

Vital Signs
Broadband burgeons the world over
The number of broadband subscribers continues to grow worldwide, according to the World Broadband Statistics Report of Point Topic Ltd.

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