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Flexible Control Panel Switching Displays

This Live Integrated Production System includes a broadcast quality production switcher, multi-view, HD clip store, Inscriber HD CG, and format and aspect ratio converters.  more >>

Wireless Communications — Whatever the Weather

While the wireless InduraNET p system from Pilz Automation Safety L.P. has demonstrated its suitability for everyday use, it's now proving to be a reliable signal and data transmitter under difficult conditions in a wastewater treatment plant.  more >>

Wireless Communications at Home on the (Firing) Range

U.S. military range puts wireless technology through its paces with a digitally controlled, heavy armor range comprised of 14 moving targets located across a 60 sq km area, with wireless motion control connections for each of the 14 bunker-mover locations.  more >>

All Engineers Need to Understand Electronics

2009 Design News survey shows that all engineers - mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and software - need to be comfortable in the electronic realm  more >>

Do the Math: Improve Power Losses in DC-DC Converters

Power systems industry expert Alan Elbanhawy found a way to optimize battery life in notebook computers using mathematics software Maple.  more >>

Electronics/Test Webcasts

Designing Intelligent Power Supplies

This Webcast covers the challenges and benefits of including a microcontroller in a Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) design. It starts with an examination of the 4 areas in which a microcontroller adds functionality to a SMPS design and some of the market forces driving their addition to products.

Integrating Measurements and Simulations throughout the Circuit Design Process

Shrinking product development cycles and increasing circuit complexity are requiring engineers to rethink how they design their electronic circuits. To meet these challenges, design engineers have turned to using measurements and simulations throughout the design process.