EDN Access — 08.15.96 out in front

Out in Front: August 15, 1996

Chip sets fill need for fast SONET links	Device combines FPGA and custom logic blocks
Sensors and coded particles foil counterfeiters	SCSI-based 2- and 4-Gbyte drives debut
Seven days to a custom microcontroller	Package simulates analog devices and systems
Development tool suits core-based design	Calendar
Dual 12-bit DAC squeezes into eight-pin package	Two-chip modem uses host-based processing
IC lets you easily add BERT function	Complete front-end down-converter targets use in GPS systems
PC module features low power and price	FPGA cores accelerate DFT computations
12-bit A/D converter fits four channels into tiny package	Books educate on varied design issues