EDN's top 10 articles of 2005

We list the 10 most-read articles of the year (plus 11 through 30 for good measure).

-- EDN, 12/27/2005

Here are the most-read EDN articles of 2005, based on site-traffic statistics.

Circuit makes simple high-voltage inverter
By Francesc Casanellas, Aiguafreda, Spain
Design Idea - 5/27/2004
A simple high-voltage MOSFET inverter solves the problem of driving a high-side MOSFET.
2005 Microprocessor Directory: Charting your course
By Robert Cravotta, Technical Editor
Feature - 8/4/2005
Follow the silicon-bread-crumb trail in this directory to find the perfect device for your project.
The Hot 100 products of 2004
Feature - 12/17/2004
The best 100 products of 2004 encompass a range of architectures and technologies and a plethora of categories—from analog ICs to multimedia to test-and-measurement tools.

Editor's Note: The brand new Hot 100 of 2005 is now available.
Circuit provides bidirectional, variable-speed motor control
By Jean-Bernard Guiot, DCS AG, Allschwil, Switzerland
Design Idea - 5/16/2002
During the development of systems that include small motors, a simple, bidirectional motor controller with speed adjustment may be helpful.
Using the HID class eases the job of writing USB device drivers
By Stuart Allman, Cypress Semiconductor
Feature - 9/19/2002
The USB HID class is a powerful and versatile way to get your device on the USB. If your USB device can exist within the bandwidth limits of the HID driver, then using this driver may save your sanity and your schedule. An example shows how.
Build a transformerless 12V-to-180V dc/dc converter
By Francis Rodes, ENSEIRB/IXL, Talence, France
Design Idea - 7/8/2004
The circuit in this Design Idea features a transformerless, switched-capacitor topology that requires only off-the-shelf components.
Circuit generates fan-speed control
By Jim Christensen, Maxim Integrated Products
Design Idea - 3/21/2002
This Design Idea describes a low-cost, self-contained analog circuit for fan-speed control.
HDCP: what it is and how to use it
By Jim Lyle, Silicon Image
Feature - 4/18/2002
Whether or not you believe in content protection, if you design digital-video products, you must deal with the technology. Here's what you need to know to start applying high-bandwidth digital-content protection.
Black boxes capture car-crash data, controversy
By Warren Webb, Technical Editor
Feature - 5/12/2005
Capable of recording mechanical and human performance before and during a crash, motor-vehicle event-data recorders have attracted the attention of safety and privacy advocates.
Filters in a nutshell: Spreadsheet promotes intuitive feel
By Dave Van Ess, Cypress MicroSystems
Feature - 6/9/2005
Using an online spreadsheet, designers can derive the most common types of filters from a universal-filter-transfer function.