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Getting disciplined about embedded software development: Part 3 - The value of postmortems

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 22:33
Here's a guide from Jack Ganssle on doing software development in a disciplined way to reduce both errors and the time it takes to complete a project. Part 3: The value of postmortems


Preventing dynamic allocation

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 11:29
Here's a simple technique to generate a warning that your C++ code is using dynamic allocation against your wishes.


Getting disciplined about embedded software development: Part 2 - The Seven Step Plan

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 22:47
Here's a guide from Jack Ganssle on doing software development in a disciplined way to reduce both errors and the time it takes to complete a project. Part 2: The Seven Step Plan.


Getting disciplined about embedded software development: Part 1 - Any idiot can write code

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 11:16
Here's a guide from Jack Ganssle on doing software development in a disciplined way to reduce both errors and the time it takes to complete a project. Part 1: Any idiot can write code.


Designing high-temp electronics for auto and other apps

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 08:39
High-temperature semiconductor technologies can survive temperatures approaching 400°C, but careful design of the product is required to deliver cost-effective devices achieving stable, predictable performance.


The Non-Quality Revolution

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 08:18
Deming is dead. Both literally and figuratively.


How to ensure you are developing a world-class capacitive touch product

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 04:00
Understand the key specifications and parameters which are key an effective and reliable capacitive touch screen interface


Ensuring the thermal integrity of your IC package/PC board design

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 04:00
Some basic tests will verify your PCB/IC thermal modeling and reality


Decompiling the ARM architecture code

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 22:01
At UBM TechInsights we are often tasked with proving patent infringement of a software algorithm as part of our IP Management Services. Our example algorithm is based on the ARM architecture.


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Sun, 03/07/2010 - 22:01

Designing intelligent smart grid systems that promote energy efficiency

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 13:45
Low-power analog, mixed-signal, and RF building blocks are needed to transform the power-grid plans into reality


Enhancing MCU performance with a DMA-based event system controller

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 12:22
This article describes the processing bottlenecks of current microcontroller architectures and explore how to achieve higher processing efficiency by offloading the CPU via coprocessors, accelerating memory access using multi-channel DMA, and eliminating high-speed peripheral and I/O bottlenecks through an integrated event management system.


Getting basic utility meter designs ready for the Smart Grid

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 13:04
To be part of the emerging smart power utility grid revolution, you need to get the basics. Here is the lowdown on the design requirements of current basic utility meter apps and how they will evolve to meet future energy needs.


IC makers need to get smart

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 18:08
What are the new growth drivers--or next big things--in semiconductors?


The importance of FPGA-to-ASIC solutions to accelerate CPU-based protocols

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 15:56
Joe Rash of CebaTech argues for protocol acceleration solutions, which leverage the capabilities afforded by FPGAs, to help customers get to market fast and capture market opportunities.


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Wed, 03/03/2010 - 15:56

New standard takes COM to the extreme

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 21:00
The ESMexpress standard ruggedizes the computer-on-module (COM) for harsh-environment embedded applications.


An MSO for the masses

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 16:00
Jack Ganssle takes a look at Tektronix's MSO2024, the oscilloscope being given away at the ESC SV 2010.


Bridge Architecture: revolutionizing dual-mode 4G cellular-modem dongle design

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 04:00
Understand your design options and tradeoffs when providing next-level wireless network access


Watch That Capacitor RMS Ripple Current Rating!

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 04:00
Understand how RMS ripple current can affect power-supply operation, and what to do about it.