Design News - February 1, 2009

Cover Story

Using HD Medical's electronic stethoscope and Texas Instruments digital processing technology, physicians can watch the changing waveforms of a beating heart.

Departments

Hello Again Design News' Readers!
'Top 5 Reasons to Stop Whining'
Calamities
The Case of the Sunken Pistols
Flash
Expanding Radio's Reach
A Power Miser Monitors Home's Electric Meter
Hotels Connect for Energy Savings
Getting to the Heart of Athletics
Couch Potatoes Take Tontrol of Every Room
Gadget Freak
Case # 135: Magnify Your Workbench
Rant
The Cloud is Redefining the Rules of Electronic Design
Tips From Titus
Measure Small Resistances

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Design Engineers' Portal for Sensing and Machine Safety
Whatever industry you're in, or whatever product you manufacture, the right sensors to automate your plant, and to improve your overall efficiency, quality and safety are a must. You'll find Banner Engineering to be an amazing resource of products, training and people with expertise.