Each week, the editor of Planet Analog finds items of interest and then features them in two sections, entitled “Also of Interest” and “Elementals”. Each cites items from publications outside the Planet Analog and EETimes portfolios. And we also have an archive of recent weekly Planet Analog Newsletters, as pdf files; see the list at the very bottom.
“Also of Interest” and “Elementals” is an extension of our belief that engineers are interested in on-going tutorial on obviously relevant topics, as well as the serendipity of exploring topics which are not directly related to their jobs, but which will broaden their knowledge and sometimes spurs innovative and creative approaches. The first box highlights items of general interest to the engineer, while the second highlights basic and tutorial electronic-engineering material. Among the publications we check are IEEE Spectrum , Machine Design , Design News , Laser Focus World , EDN , Electronic Design , NASA Tech Briefs , Microwave Journal , RF & Microwaves , and Physics Today , plus others.
Consider these items as “online-only” extras, and worth a look. (Please note: there are also links to the previous weeks' editions, below this week's items.)
Also of Interest:
- The British Steam Car Team is developing a 200+ mph vehicle that could set a record for steam-powered cars:
“200 mph, and powered by steam,”
Machine Design , July 21, 2009 - As speed and economy become more important in motion applications, air-bearing technologies are getting another look:
“Modular Air Bearings for Motion Control,”
Machine Design , July 21, 2009 - Instrumentation professionals have long recognized great potential for near-infrared/Raman spectroscopic analyzers in application areas ranging from lab analysis to portable field monitors.:
“Profiting from telecom investments: Taking advantage of the NIR First Overtone and Raman’s Spectral Fingerprints,”
Photonics Spectra , July 2009 - Three super-giant ground telescopes planned to begin operation in 2018 have apertures two to four times larger than today's biggest optical instruments.:
“Bigger is better for ground telescopes: Super-giants will reach 24 to 42 m,”
Laser Focus World , July 2009
Elementals:
- Excel lets you automate engineering functions to find best-fit values of resistors, inductors, and capacitors:
“Excel spreadsheet yields RLC best-fit calculator,”
EDN , May 28, 2009 - Learning the basics of noise in amplifiers against the backdrop of some new ideas on how to cope with it offers fresh perspectives on a plan of attack:
“What Was That Noise?,”
Electronic Design , June 11, 2009 - There are five very real, and very different, reasons to isolate every one of your analog signals, if you've had problems on past applications:
“Protecting Data Signals Through Isolation,”
NASA Tech Briefs , June 2009 - Dig deeper into the nature of TM mode propagation along the surface of single-conductor transmission lines and the design of practical launchers:
“Launching TM Mode Onto A Single Conductor, Part 2,”
Microwaves & RF , June 2009
Previous “Also of Interest” and “Elementals” Editions:
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