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've just added a new feature: an archive of recent weekly Planet Analog Newsletter editions, as pdf files, see the list at the 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 a 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 , Portable Design , 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, at the bottom).
Also of Interest:
- The road to energy efficient HVAC may lead to variable-speed compressor technology and new electronics to drive it.:
“Cool Electronics for Hot A/C,”
Machine Design , January 8, 2009 - Google, Microsoft, and other Internet giants race to build the mega data centers that will power cloud computing:
“Tech Titans Building Boom”
IEEE Spectrum , February 2009 - Electrical-impedance measurements serve as sensitive indications of moisture content:
“Measuring Low Concentrations of Liquid Water in Soil,”
NASA Tech Briefs , February 2009 - DeWalt engineers design and test electronics and batteries that control motors and manage power:
“Not your father’s power tools,”
Test & Measurement World , February 2009 - Current and upcoming material options push the envelope with flame retardancy, high temperature tolerance, and flexibility:
“Beyond Plastics: The Latest in RP&M Material Options,”
Desktop Engineering , February 2009
Elementals:
- Analog- and RF-simulation tools offer choices of simulation speeds and support hierarchical design strategies:
“Simulation gets speed, capacity boost,”
EDN , January 22, 2009 - New standards embrace the principles of boundary scan while extending its reach to complex ICs, PCBs, and systems:
“Moving beyond IEEE 1149.1,”
Test & Measurement World , February 2009 - Match the performance and capabilities of an instrument to the waveforms under investigation:
“RF Primer: Spectrum Analyzers Scan RF Performance,”
Microwaves & RF , January 2009 - Moving up to the upcoming USB 3.0 specification means addressing design challenges at both the physical and protocol:
“Trailblazing SuperSpeed USB Design And Verification,”
Electronic Design , January 29, 2009
Previous “Also of Interest” and “Elementals” Editions:
Recent Planet Analog Newsletters:
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