product focus Semiconductors/ICs
Aug 1, 2002
Fast-switching, high-isolation switches MiniCircuits introduces a line of switches that offer fast switching and high isolation. Models include the M3SW-2-50DR,...
DoD looking to high-tech to fight the war
Aug 1, 2002
By Roger Lesser Editor rlesser@primediabusiness.com I fear many of us are ignoring the fact we are fighting a war. I can assure you it is not being ignored in the halls of the Pentagon. I've had a number of discussions with individuals in the Pentagon that provide support for the war on terrorism. It may take years, but I believe the combination of the strength of our military resolve, coupled with the right high-tech assets to wage this war, will result in a safer world....
They shopped; they dropped
Aug 1, 2002
by Ernest Worthman Technology Editor eworthman@primediabusiness.com I have the best time reading what the “experts” have to say in their latest attempts to figure out the markets. They always give me foundation for not only this column, but other columns as well. So, dear experts, please keep throwing the darts at the projection target....
Software
Aug 1, 2002
Electronics Workbench introduces its Ultiboard 2001....
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Aug 1, 2002
Andrew teams with Siemens Mobile Communications S.p.A. Andrew Corporation, Orland Park, Ill., announces a three-year agreement to supply Siemens Mobile...
Five-year MEMS forecast shows $5.7 billion increase
Aug 1, 2002
Despite tough economic conditions overall, MicroElectroMechanical systems (MEMS) continues its upward trek, according to In-Stat/MDR, Scottsdale, Ariz....
RFID It's all about security
Aug 1, 2002
By Jon Karlen Low-cost radio frequency identification tokens are gaining widespread adoption for use in innovative and cost-effective applications. To date, the security on these applications has been limited to simple PIN-based and symmetric key-based systems. The well-known security vulnerabilities of these systems have restricted these applications to small-scale, closed systems. Unfortunately, the cost parameters haven't changed. To compete, RFID manufacturers will need to find new security solutions....
literature
Aug 1, 2002
Smart Card guidebook covers system components Smart Cards: The Developer's Toolkit, by Timothy M. Jurgensen and Scott B. Guthery is a guidebook for decision-makers,...
Products
Aug 1, 2002
DiskOnKey announces the latest 512 MB capacity personal storage device, suitable for moving data to and from test and measurement equipment....
RFID acceptance to increase with spending, standards
Aug 1, 2002
Recent acceptance of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology has been somewhat slower than anticipated for a variety of reasons, according to...
HOT WEB SITE
Aug 1, 2002
Toolbox contains wealth of wireless resources ITtoolbox's wireless knowledge base offers several resources for the wireless professional. The site offers...
FCC Chairman Powell addresses 3G allocation
Aug 1, 2002
In a statement released by the Federal Communications Commission, FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell announced on July 23 that 90 MHz of prime spectrum can...
The effects of clock jitter on data conversion devices
Aug 1, 2002
By Bar-Giora Goldberg Data conversion devices are now common, and will become even more so as new applications arise. For such processing, ultra-high dynamic range, multibits and high-speed A/D (and D/A) converters are necessary. In such high-quality devices, one must be extra careful when choosing the clocking source....
IEEE-USA calls on Congress to save tech jobs
Aug 1, 2002
Although the overall U.S. unemployment rate fell in the second quarter of 2002, unemployment for engineers and computer scientists saw a significantly...
Designing LC Wilkinson power splitters
Aug 1, 2002
By Fernando Noriega, Pedro J. González Wilkinson power splitters are
common transmission path
elements. Designers can
implement them more effectively
by knowing their nuances....
Bluetooth module
Aug 1, 2002
BrightCom Technologies announces the launch of Elara, its ultra-small reference design of a complete Bluetooth 1.1-compliant module. The Elara Bluetooth...
FCC Chairman Powell addresses 3G allocation
Jul 25, 2002
In a statement released by the Federal Communications Commission, FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell announced on July 23 that 90 MHz of prime spectrum can...
Vice President of Technology
Jul 16, 2002
POSITION PROFILE VICE PRESIDENT TECHNOLOGY – Induction Fastening OPPORTUNITY This is a ground-floor opportunity for a talented and experienced technical...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Jul 1, 2002
APT acquires Microsemi RF Advanced Power Technology (APT), Bend, Oregon, announces that it has acquired for $12.2 million the product lines and certain...
Balanced error correction for power amplifiers
Jul 1, 2002
By Warren Guthrie Modern digital communication systems provide improved spectral efficiency, clarity, and fade resistance when compared to analog FM systems. Spectral efficiency is a key factor because higher efficiency means more radio channels can occupy a given bandwidth. As such, code-division multiple access (CDMA) systems have been designed for maximum spectral efficiency in two ways....
