CONTENTS November 2006
 
Cover Story 
Hack-proof DESIGN
by Warren Webb, Technical Editor, EDN
Security requirements now top the embedded-system designer’s checklist as networked devices multiply and hackers optimize their attack techniques.
 
Design Feature 
Fabrics get smart
by Joseph Ogando, Senior Editor, Design News
Electroactive textiles serve as switches, sensors, and more.
Smart-building systems CONVERGE
As building-automation data flows onto enterprise networks and the Internet, designers are turning to integrated systems and Web-based services.
 
Special Report 
Extensions to the IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan standard
by Peter van den Eijnden, JTAG Technologies
The IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan standard, developed almost 15 years ago, gears up for new challenges in the test industry.
 
Pulse 
Secure battery-backup controller
Nexvision intros IP video security camera based on TI’s DaVinci technology
Humanoid robot developed based on technical transfer from AIST
4 to 60V step-down controller draws 40uA
Advanced security features for intellectual property
High voltage PXI switch module for fuel test
High density FPGA with embedded transceivers
Low profile 400W ac-dc switcher fits in 1U high apparatus
 
EDN Asia.Comment 
Rule-based to model-based approach
by Kirtimaya Varma, Editor-in-Chief
 
Interview 
“After two decades, it continues to amaze”
by Denice Cabel, Group Online Editor
 
Design Ideas 
Ceramic output capacitors enhance internally compensated switchers
Robert Kollman, Texas Instruments
Microprocessor generates programmable clock sequences
William Grill, Honeywell BRGA, Lenexa, KS
Tapped inductor, boost regulator deliver high voltage
David Ng and Adam Huff, Linear Technology Corp.
 
New Products 
Semiconductor
Displays
Passives
Test & Measurement
 
Automotive Supplement 
Ceramic capacitors for automotive electronics: Lifting quality to ppb level
by Kim Dohrmann and Michael Pechloff, Product Marketing Managers, Ceramic Capacitors, EPCOS AG
Advanced power semiconductors for power electronic systems
by Leo Lorenz, Senior Director, Automotive, Industrial and Multimarket, Infineon Technologies
Automotive electronics test: A functional test perspective
by Hock-Yew Yeap, Product Marketing Engineer, Measurement Systems Division, Agilent Technologies
Microcontroller advancements address automotive body-control design challenges
by Willie Fitzgerald, Director, Product Marketing; and Greg Robinson, Manager, Applications Engineer
Use of current sense measurements in automotive systems
by Jon Munson, Applications Engineer, Linear Technology Corp.
Editorial: New issues in automotive electronics
Kirtimaya Varma
 
Global Designer 
Video op amps exceed HD needs
I2C bus now runs at 1MHz
 
Prying Eyes 
Wireless USB in a dongle
by Ron Wilson, Executive Editor, EDN
KNOWLEDGE CENTER
Panasonic Key Devices Guide 2008 :
 
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Texas Instruments: DaVinci™ Technology
 
Texas Instruments: Safe Bet Series
 
 
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