CONTENTS August 2006
 
Cover Story 
Designers cast a skeptical eye on mixed-signal
by Ron Wilson, Executive Editor, EDN
The functions are necessary, but integration challenges keep analog IP out of the mainstream for SOC design. SOCs
 
Design Feature 
Hazardous-voltage primer
by David Lohbeck, National Instruments
Understanding the hazards associated with voltage, and knowing the principles of safety and the importance of certification are the keys to safe design and product use. Even low voltage is hazardous and can damage products and harm users.
Displays invade embedded-system space
by Warren Webb, Technical Editor, EDN
Full-color graphics displays in high-volume consumer products, such as mobile phones and music players, have captured the attention of the public and set new standards for embedded-device design.
NDAS undressed: Dissecting a NAS substitute
 
Special Report 
Resettable overcurrent protection for ADSL equipment
by Robert Moore, Tyco Electronics Power Components
Transmission performance measurements demonstrate the effect of PPTC circuit protection devices on ADSL performance.
 
Pulse 
INNOVATIONS AND INNOVATORS
Edited by Robin Lange, Managing Editor
Next-generation Bluetooth finds a niche
by Chitra Giridhar, EDN Asia
Dual-mode platform for mobile phone takes advantage of global expansion
Takatsuna Mamoto, Editor in Chief, EDN Japan
 
EDN Asia.Comment 
Product differentiation in designs
by Kirtimaya Varma, Editor-in-Chief
 
Interview 
"Development tools, reliability, and scalability are more crucial to developers than real-time capabilities"
by Kirtimaya Varma, Editor-in-Chief
 
Design Ideas 
JFET cascode boosts current-source performance
Clayton B. Grantham, Tucson, AZ
Aaron Lager, Masterwork Electronics, Santa Rosa, CA
Low-dropout linear regulators deliver constant currents
Budge Ing, Maxim Integrated Products Inc., Sunnyvale, CA
 
New Products 
New Products
 
Power Supplement 
Digitalization makes headway in spite of doubts
Kirtimaya Varma
KNOWLEDGE CENTER
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Texas Instruments: Safe Bet Series
 
 
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