Science Fiction Meets Science Fact In Today’s Robot Research

 Engineering Feature · Bill Wong, Embedded/Systems/Software Editor

Variety is the spice of robotic life, from rolling vehicles to walking humanoids.

Take The Stress Out Of Measuring IEC 61000-4-2 Stress Levels In Portable Devices

 Technology Report · Robert Ashton, On Semiconductor

Simplify the techniques for ESD testing, but remember to hold on to standards as a benchmark.

Stars Of The Really Small Screen

 Engineering Essentials · Louis E. Frenzel, Communications Editor

Standards, technology, business models, cost, and consumer interest now make mobile TV practical.

Explore The Benefits Of High-Output Signal Generators In Your RF Test Setup

 Design Solution · John S. Hansen, Agilent Technologies

The addition of a high-output RF signal generator not only simplifies your RF test setup, it also can overcome some of the issues associated with lossy cables and components.

IC Simplifies Support For FIPS 140-2 Level 4 Digital Encryption

 By John R. Ambrose and Trong Huynh, Mixed Signal Integration Corp.

Diode Tester Limits Reverse Voltage And Forward Current To Protect Sensitive Junctions

 By Michael J. Gambuzza, General Electric

Adjustment-Free Fan Controller For Under $1

 By Jim Keith

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Low-Energy Microcontroller Takes It To The Limit

 Leapfrog · Bill Wong, Embedded/Systems/Software Editor

Single-Chip Optical Transceiver Targets Light Peak Technology

 Communications · Louis E. Frenzel, Communications Editor

SAW Oscillator Competes For Clock Duties Against Entrenched Crystal Oscillators

 Communications · Louis E. Frenzel, Communications Editor

1-Gsample/s ADC Fits Advanced Wireless Applications

 Communications · Louis E. Frenzel, Communications Editor

2D Communications Sheet Challenges 3D Trends

 From the Editor · Mat Dirjish, Components Editor

Select Optimal Protection For Your VDSL-Based Telecom Circuits

 From the Industry · Paul Wiener, Bourns Inc.

MEMS Inertial Sensor Combines Breakthroughs In Performance And Cost

 Editorial · Joseph Desposito, Editor-in-Chief

Will Android Open The Set-Top Box?

 Lab Bench · Bill Wong, Embedded/Systems/Software Editor

Remove Redundancy In Your Compression Designs

 Simply The Bits That Matter · Al Wegener, Samplify Systems

Bob’s Mailbox

 Pease Porridge · Bob Pease