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:
- One circuit can be made to perform multiple logic functions:
“G4 FET Implementations of Some Logic Circuits,”
NASA Tech Briefs , October 2009 - Conducting finite-element analysis on new and redesigned medical components can save precious time and money during FDA approval:
“FEA on new and redesigned medical components can save time and money during FDA approval,”
Machine Design , November 19, 2009 - SynJet (synthetic jet) technology is a new, high-reliability active cooling solution for high-powered electronic systems:
“An Active Approach to Cooling High-Power Applications,”
Power Electronics Technology , November 2009 - Harder isn't better when it comes to threaded inserts:
“Comparing Brass Versus Stainless Steel,”
Machine Design , November 19, 2009
Elementals:
- The two battery-simulator circuits described here can help you quickly test a battery charger under a normal battery condition and an over-discharged battery condition:
“Battery Simulators Check Out Chargers, Over-Discharged Batteries,”
Electronic Design , August 27, 2009 - Simple in concept, voltage comparators have myriad specifications that complicate their application:
“Comparing comparators: Measure signals, get results,”
EDN , October 8, 2009 - The basic theory of precoding in a MIMO system, compared with non-precoded MIMO, and methods for measuring system performance:
” Precoding and Spatially Multiplexed MIMO in 3GPP Long-Term Evolution,”
High Frequency Electronics , October 2009 - Thin-film chip resistors are comparable in cost and have higher power ratings than their more traditional thick-film cousins:
“Thin-Film Chip Resistors Challenge Traditional Thick-Film Devices,”
Power Electronics Technology , November 2009
Previous “Also of Interest” and “Elementals” Editions:
Recent Planet Analog Newsletters:
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