Embedded memory: the all-purpose core Designing on-chip volatile and nonvolatile memory into your next ASIC can give you a
number of benefits. Just do your research before you plunge in, and don't automatically
assume you'll save money over a multichip alternative. --Brian Dipert, Technical Editor
Design Features
CCDs inspire ADCs to embrace signal processing You need more than just a good A/D converter to effectively interface with a CCD image
sensor. Newer converter architectures include signal-processing circuitry that simplifies
the task while improving overall performance. --Bill Schweber, Technical Editor
Interface issues deter faster adoption of
flat-panel displays Flat-panel displays (FPDs) are getting ready to replace CRTs as the display of choice
in desktop PCs. However, take time before designing your system to select the optimum
analog or digital interface to drive FPDs from the PC. --Manju Nath, Technical Editor
Video-conversion techniques ensure a sharper
image Interlaced video is still everywhere, but it fails to meet the increasing demands of
viewers for high-quality. Carefully chosen conversion techniques--for both deinterlacing
and modifying the aspect ratio--result in an image of flexible size with no annoying
artifacts. --Bruce Intihar, Genesis Microchip Inc
