Best of Design Ideas - Table of Contents

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Why didn't I think of that?

Nothing brings out the best in an engineer like a problem waiting to be solved. And nothing feels as good as sharing the solution with colleagues who can put the idea to practical use. That's why EDN's Design Ideas section has always been the most popular part of each issue. Invariably, every time you pick up an issue of EDN or browse our online editions, you find at least one Design Idea that grabs your attention or makes you wonder: Why didn't I think of that?

For decades, EDN readers have designed and built innovative circuits to solve tricky design problems. Then, they've described their ideas and submitted them to EDN's technical editors for evaluation. We've printed thousands of Design Ideas over the years, and here, we're pleased to present our picks for the best Design Ideas of the 21st century (so far).

So the next time you have a clever idea, join the ranks of our Design Ideas contributors and share it with your colleagues. It's easy to submit Design Ideas to EDN (click on the link below for details). We run hundreds per year and are always on the lookout for neat circuits and design tips. We publish in the magazine and post online all accepted Design Ideas. And now, with the online TalkBack feature, we have a forum available for discussing the pros, cons, merits, and improvements of each Design Idea.

So, come on, talk to us. We'll be waiting.