Master of some: Direct-view-display technology By Brian Dipert, Technical Editor
The venerable CRT is under siege from all sides as younger, slimmer, and sexier contenders vie for the "king-of-displays" throne. What technology will anchor your next office, den, or living-room purchase, and which alternative will show up in your next camera, cell phone, or PDA?
Design Features
Thermal-testing standards By Bahman Tavassoli, Advanced Thermal Solutions
JEDEC testing provides a consistent method for thermally characterizing components.
Design complexity requires system-level design By Gabe Moretti, Technical Editor
The ambiguity of product specifications written in a natural language often introduces design flaws that go undetected until later, making the solution more expensive.
Software-defined radio tunes in By David Marsh, Contributing Technical Editor
Military projects have long been the targets for software-defined radio. However, hybrid architectures may pave the way for strategic development within the commercial sphere.
