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:
- Optimizing a unique pump design to make sure the human heart continues to beat:
“Abaqus FEA Leads to Lifesaving Heart Pump,”
Desktop Engineering ,December 2009 - Survey of 2009 analog/mixed-signal chip announcements provides insights into what customers are asking for:
“2009’s Mixed-Signal ICs Offer Low Power And High Performance,”
Electronic Design , December 12, 2009 - The Demands of LCD Quality Control Push the Laws of Physics:
“Under an Unblinking Eye,”
Photonics Spectra , December 2009 - An electro-hydraulic servo valve directly driven by a linear force motor is at the core of Cannondale's revolutionary new active bicycle-suspension system:
“Future Shock,”
Design News , January 2010 - The Army's plans for a carbine competition could spur innovations in military weapon design:
“A 21st Century Rifle,”
Machine Design , January 14, 2010
Elementals:
- Jointly designing the media, head, flex, preamplifier, and read channel provides a good approach today and lays the foundation for future hard-drive generations:
“Preamplifier and read-channel design addresses hard-drive goals,”
EDN , December 3, 2009 - An algorithm compensates for oscillator inaccuracies and adjusts to changes in the environment and aging:
“Taming inaccurate real-time clocks,”
EDN , December 3, 2009 - By recording and playing back actual FM radio signals during a drive through a difficult environment, it is possible to simulate worst-case conditions encountered by an automotive FM radio:
“System Performs FM Radio Drive Testing,”
Microwaves & RF , January 2010 - Several approaches are available for minimizing the distortion generated by power amplifiers used in high-power transmitters employing complex modulation formats:
“Dissect PA Distortion From OFDM Signals,”
Microwaves & RF , January 2010 - An electrochemical cell that can be a very effective dummy load for testing power converters:
“Testing Power Converters Using a Liquid-Rheostat Dummy Load,”
Power Electronics Technology , January 2010
Previous “Also of Interest” and “Elementals” Editions:
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