The disk drive: winner and still storage champion By Maury Wright, Technical Editor
As the disk-drive industry moves to GMR and faster interfaces to meet user demand, the capacity ramp still continues. The vendors that make the smoothest transitions in this technology-centric business should emerge as winners.
C compilers and development tools simplify DSP assembly-language
programming NS Manju Nath, Technical Editor
Programming DSPs in assembly language is notoriously hard. With multiple execution units operating in parallel, DSPs demand a level of programming dexterity that is difficult to achieve. Thanks to ever-improving C compilers and development tools, your task is getting simpler.
Pentium II power supplies: too young to smoke A Gentchev, Z Zansky, and P Collanton, Analog Devices Inc
Most dc/dc power supplies for high-speed µPs don't meet the CPU manufacturer's specs, and some fail at a tender age. If you recognize the problems and understand dc/dc-converter design, your supply can live long-and you can prosper.
