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Future of wireless could depend on software defined radios

Software defined radios have been talked about for a decade. But technological developments coupled with industry demand could see software programmable RF modules becoming the standard for any wireless connectivity

Economic use of millimetre wave radio technology

A start-up company aims to dramatically change the economics of millimetre wave technology, with some startling results

Choosing the best option for overcurrent circuit protection

Kent Hou looks at the options for protecting against overcurrents in designing electronics

High-performance sealing withstands heat stresses of plasma display panels

Display screen manufacturers are constantly on the look out for innovative products. High-performance sealing can help maintain market dominance

Laser-based security system for extreme weather conditions

Effective nighttime security is a critical deterrent to crime and terrorist activity around the world

Modular electronics housing system for individual electronics assemblies

Heinz Scharlibbe looks at a new modular electronics housing system which provides a home for individual electronics solutions destined for applications in industry, process automation and building technology

Exploring benefits of quasi-resonant converters for power supply systems

Jon Harper looks at how equipment makers can bring the efficiency advantages and lower EMI of quasi-resonant power conversion to lower power systems.

Parameters for hermetically sealed connectors

Sealing is a very complex science by itself as it involves many physical aspects, including mechanical design, materials science, surface science and fluid behaviour

Compact module uses the Intel Atom processor

The conga-QA is the first computer module based on the new Qseven form factor. It is fitted with the latest Intel Atom Z5xx range of processors and the Intel US15W system controller hub

Aluminium connector targets motorsport and military systems

Serge Buechli looks at a new high-strength aluminium connector due later this year

Plug and play speed sensors are insensitive to electromagnetic fields

New speed sensor technology for industrial electric vehicles has been developed by to cope with the harsh environmental demands created by the switch to more powerful, compact ac motor designs

Digital pressure sensors offer ultra high total accuracy better than 0.5 per cent

Sensortechnics' new HDI series performs precision digital signal conditioning to achieve ultra high total accuracies

NTC thermistors: versatile and durable

Electronic Sensors are critical components for industrial control applications. The operation of industrial processes depends on the interaction of sensors and actuators with electronic controllers. Electronic sensors are also important in modern domestic situation

Software impacts on design for multi-core processors in single chip

Arun Subbarao looks at the issues for operating systems using multi-core devices in embedded systems

Battling for high definition wireless to run multiple television channels

Groups around the world are squaring up to provide gigabit data over wireless links in the home. Nick Flaherty reports

2009-02-01

Finding new ways to squeeze more energy from mature fields

Geoscientists and engineers are finding new ways to bolster production in mature fields that have long been in decline

Robust multi-core technology for more accurate and faster mapping

Rugged multi-core computing technology is enabling the generation of more detailed and more accurate bathymetric maps at a faster rate

Determination of real-time tide information using GPS

David Russell and Pieter Toor report on developments in the offshore positioning and navigation markets

CSEM companies cut fleet sizes as market conditions deteriorate

Two late 2008 headlines indicate that all is not well with the world of controlled source electromagnetic resonance, at least in commercial term

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