Log on to your computer today? Most of us couldn't do business without interactive computer capability. But without a modem for efficient data transfer, that PC or Mac on your desk would essentially be a word-processing paperweight. A noted mentor, John Bingham literally wrote the book on modems--his Theory and Practice of Modem Design is considered the major reference work by those in the industry, where he is regarded as "Mr. Modem." He invented the full-duplex modem with coherent detection in 1973 and has been at the forefront of high-speed developments ever since--culminating in the latest V.90 standard. Holder of 13 patents, Bingham has worked directly for eight companies in the Bay Area, founding two of them. Most recently with Amati Communications, now part of Texas Instruments, Bingham now consults with developers and is finishing his latest book on xDSL (expanded Digital Subscriber Line) technology that is allowing copper lines to challenge fiber optics for individual-subscriber, high-speed data transfer.
Safety networks have become more complex, and have actually become simpler and easier to deploy for plant operators. This slideshow highlights developments in plant safety with an emphasis on integrated safety networks.
As the MEMS industry spans a myriad of industries and markets, the future of MEMS in consumer electronics will enable a myriad of functionality, applications, and personalization.
The Nest is a sleek-looking digital thermostat which can actually "learn" its owners' schedule and then continue to regulate temperature to suit the user's preferences and patterns.
Thanks to embedded electronics, medical devices are getting smaller and smarter than ever. Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators are now able to call physicians. MRIs, CT scanners, and ultrasound machines are gaining mobility. And the venerable Band-Aid may soon be able to detect illnesses ranging from fevers to heart arrhythmias. On February 21, join Design News senior editor Charles Murray for a wide-ranging discussion, "Embedded Angles for Medical Products," which will explore the latest developments in medical electronics. The discussion will examine advances in medical device technology and offer an inside look at the embedded electronics behind it.
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