Free Noise With Every ADC (While Supplies Last)

 By Dave Van Ess, Cypress Semiconductor

Mixed-signal designers know that noise limits data-converter resolution. Some noise is inherent, some is controllable. Contributing Editor Dave Van Ess reviews ADC noise sources, design implicatons of inherent noise, and ways to minimize circuit-generated noise.

10-Gbit Ethernet Layer 2 Switch Features Ultra-Low Latency

 By Louis E. Frenzel, Communications Editor

The key to the success of 10-Gbit/s Ethernet in data centers and other critical networking environments is super-low latency. Fujitsu Frontech North America’s XG2600 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch can reduce customers’ overall networking costs while ensuring ultra-low latency and significantly reduced power consumption.

Whatever Happened To Electronic Technicians?

 By Louis E. Frenzel, Communications Editor

Like some of you, Communications Editor Lou Frenzel came to engineering via work as a technician. It was a good background. In Lou's opinion, all engineers should have such a hands-on, less theoretical experience before designing anything. But engineering techs are scarce these days. What happened?

The Contextual Web: Architectures and Business Models for Information Appliances

 By Jason Kridner, Texas Instruments

The Internet has changed dramatically, going from merely collections of static corporate Web pages to a network of real-time interactions. Now, a new class of easy-to-create, user-friendly electronic appliances is poised to drive a shift in usage patterns and economic models.

3D TV: Let’s Count The Ways

 By Bill Wong, Embedded/Systems/Software Editor

Judging by the plethora of 3D HDTV announcements at last month’s CES, 3D is going to be a big part of presentations ranging from football games to digital signage with 3D advertising. There are many ways to implement 3D, and several techniques can be implemented using flat-screen technology such as LCDs.

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Do you want to see your byline in the pages of Mobile Dev & Design? We're open to submissions! MD&D is happy to consider your proposals for Industry Viewpoint opinion pieces and Technical Feature tutorial articles. Simply prepare a brief abstract and e-mail it to Editor-in-Chief Louis E. Frenzel at lou.frenzel@penton.com. If it looks like a topic we'd like to pursue, we'll get back to you with further details. We hope to see your ideas soon!