HDTV: The great picture isn’t the whole picture By Dan Strassberg, Senior Technical Editor
As deployment begins, HDTV appears to have it all-stunning pictures, 3-D sound, and great technology. But unanswered questions abound, And cable seems to be going its own way.
Design Features
Miniature technology fashions wearable computers By Warren Webb, Technical Editor
Innovations in low-power, microminiature processors and peripherals promise to transform wearable computers from technical novelties into efficient work tools.
E-noses nose out traditional odor-detection equipment By Jim Lipman, Technical Editor
Specialized sensor arrays are replacing older "one-trick-pony" olfactory sensors for broad-range odor detection. These unique electronic noses, or e-noses, breathe new life into consumer, industrial, and medical scent-sensing applications.
Keeping an eye on PLD power consumption helps you keep your
cool Steve Klinger, Cypress Semiconductor Corp
PLD software tools help you quickly make power-consumption estimates early in the design process. The results of the software's calculations indicate whether you need to reduce power or more effectively dissipate heat.
