Derek Koonce, Owner, DDK Interactive Consulting Services, 5/20/2013 Comment now
Designing circuits is the fun part of engineering. And, as noted in a previous post, finding solutions to problems is what keeps an engineer employed. As an engineer, it is necessary to work with the parts available to meet design criteria. This sometimes necessitates using a part for a purpose for which it was not intended.
Dennis Feucht, Electronics Engineer, 5/17/2013 Comment now 6 comments
When measurement instruments reach their specified performance limits, one comes to a gray zone separating reality from fantasy. Thanks to sensors, this zone is widening.
Most recent post, eafpres, 5/20/2013 12:29:03 AM
@DaeJ--I think you are overstating the "problem" with thermocouples. For qualification...
@DaeJ--I think you are overstating the "problem" with thermocouples. For qualification...
Brian Bailey, Independent Consultant, 5/17/2013 Comment now 2 comments
In the everyday world that we live in, there is a common saying that says, "Measure twice, cut once". Clearly this is trying to stress the importance of checking things before you take action and that if you are sloppy with the measurement, then it can lead to expensive mistakes.
Most recent post, Brian Bailey, 5/18/2013 1:04:04 PM
I am not sure I understand the connection between outsourcing of manufacturing and...
I am not sure I understand the connection between outsourcing of manufacturing and...
Brian Bailey, Independent Consultant, 5/16/2013 Comment now 3 comments
Moore's Law has been driving digital integration for a few decades, and it provides a circular reinforcement. Being able to create smaller devices means that more can be placed on a die. This provides added functionality, decreases costs per device, and makes demand for the end product larger. This spurs another round of integration and geometry reduction.
Most recent post, Brian Bailey, 5/16/2013 9:29:25 PM
That is very true. The EDA industry has been so concerned about timing and area...
That is very true. The EDA industry has been so concerned about timing and area...
Len Sherman, Senior Scientist, Maxim Integrated, 5/16/2013 Comment now 7 comments
The present mobile era may be best characterized by its unrelenting pressure to reduce power consumption. Each generation of consumer electronics must offer more functionality while maintaining or extending runtime. Initially, efficiency improvements were the Holy Grail, at least from a power management viewpoint, but the process of engineering ...
Most recent post, analoging , 5/17/2013 6:53:53 PM
SiGe is implemented more for its high-frequency benefits due to the mobility enhancement...
SiGe is implemented more for its high-frequency benefits due to the mobility enhancement...
Brad Albing, Editor in Chief, 5/16/2013 Comment now 2 comments
Following up on Part 1 of my look at some favorite engineering books -- which followed Bill Schweber's blog about cracking open a design book -- let's consider a few more that provided solid engineering information.
Most recent post, Michael Dunn, 5/16/2013 9:04:24 PM
Love the constant-current transformers. Are there details of how they work? Some...
Love the constant-current transformers. Are there details of how they work? Some...
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Crack Open One of These Books, Part 1
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Thermocouple Nodules, Cold Junctions & Integration Opportunities
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