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Electronic Design Europe NewsLine: Global Electronics Intelligence for European Design Engineers
In the July 23, 2009 Issue:
 Soft Error Rates Grow As Geometries Shrink
 Auto Electronics Forecast: Recovery Expected In 2010
 MCP4728 DAC Features Integral Nonvolatile EEPROM
 Harvested Energy Powers Wireless Sensor Networks
 Nujira Claims Highest LTE Transmitter Efficiency
 Tactile Tactics For Touchscreen Technology

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Soft Error Rates Grow As Geometries Shrink

By Paul Whytock, Editor-in-Chief

No doubt, soft errors have been around a long time. Certain technologies have helped alleviate the problem, but continually shrinking geometries are creating circuit densities that make components more susceptible to the soft error phenomenon. More time and money will have to be invested in combating the problem.

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Auto Electronics Forecast: Recovery Expected In 2010

By Paul Whytock, Editor-in-Chief

American industry analyst iSuppli says the downturn in the auto electronics market hit bottom in the first quarter this year, paving the way for a return to annual growth in 2010.

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MCP4728 DAC Features Integral Nonvolatile EEPROM

By Paul Whytock, Editor-in-Chief

To set the MCP4728 12bit quad digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) apart from other comparables, Microchip incorporated a nonvolatile EEPROM, enabling the automatic loading of the DAC’s configuration during power-up.

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Harvested Energy Powers Wireless Sensor Networks

By Paul Whytock, Editor-in-Chief

Jennic has developed a demonstration platform that it claims can successfully harvest thermal, solar, RF, and vibration energy to power wireless sensor networks based on the IEEE802.15.4 standard, such as ZigBee PRO and 6LoWPAN.

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Nujira Claims Highest LTE Transmitter Efficiency

By Paul Whytock, Editor-in-Chief

Nujira says it has achieved efficiencies of over 60% for an 880MHz LTE power amplifier, based on its commercially available Coolteq power modulator and digital pre-distortion (DPD) solution. According to the company, these are the highest efficiencies achieved for an LTE signal.

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Tactile Tactics For Touchscreen Technology

By Chris Ard, Atmel

True touchscreens, which are based on capacitive-sensing techniques with sensors that trigger on the lightest touch, are leading a revolution in human interfaces for electronic systems. This is particularly the case for domestic electrical appliances and portable consumer devices, such as mobile phones and MP3 players.

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