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IP and Ethernet in motor vehicles

Energy harvesting wireless — the secret to M2M's success

Wireless sensor network challenges and solutions

Mentor claims SW teams will not buy modified HW tools

M2M deal keeps tabs on cargo

Intel TV reference design gets gesture software

ARM, Khronos back low-energy parallelism conference

RF board takes Arduino-like approach

GainSpan combines ZigBee, Wi-Fi in single chip

New ICs, topologies beat the automotive data-net bottleneck

Energy Micro's missing RF now due in Q4

Embedded systems next for hack attacks

NXP adds silicon 'fingerprint' to SmartMX2 MCUs

Internet of Things to ride TV 'white space' spectrum

Power savings and MoCA

Cisco, NXP hitch ride with auto wireless startup

Atmel Wi-Fi buy aimed at Internet of Things

Printed sensor system rolls off the press

Embedded Internet Design Features

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Technical Papers

Modern Data Protection for Intelligent Systems

The Rise of Intelligent Systems

Boost Signage ROI with Audience Measurement

Fast-Tracking M2M with a Standards-based Bundle

Top Productivity Tips for Using Eclipse for Embedded C/C++ Development

Introduction to Security for Smart Object Networks

Driving innovation through software in smart products

Fundamentals of Multicore: Operating Systems for Telecom/Networking Applications

Creating Reliable and Responsive User Interfaces for Embedded Systems with Adobe Flash and OpenGL ES

New Intel Atom Processor: Big Integration, Tiny Chip

Design considerations for efficient network applications with Intel multi-core processor-based systems on Linux

Client Virtualization in a Cloud Environment

Soft Asymmetric Multiprocessing

Manage and Secure Remote Systems

Intel Connected Services Gateway Reference Design

Decentralized Trust Management for Securing Community Networks

Providing a Safe Execution Environment

Recent Contributions to Cryptographic Hash Functions

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Courses and Webinars

Fundamentals of Embedded Systems Security

Demonstration of ANT™ Wireless Connectivity Solutions

Leveraging Multicore & Virtualization

Embedding Rich User Interfaces on Resource-constrained Devices

Managing Design Challenges for M2M Devices

Virtualization in the Engineering World

Fundamentals of Embedded Software Optimization

Fundamentals of Microcontrollers

Fundamentals of Google Android

Fundamentals of Multicore Programming for Embedded

Fundamentals of x86 Architecture

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Teardowns

Under the Hood update: Software at heart of iPhone's simplicity

BenQ K60 e-reader: Trying to stand on the shoulders of giants

Under the Hood: Universal remote gets on grid

Under the Hood: Android dreams, GooglePhone delivers

Under the Hood: Intel and TriQuint surprise with iPhone 3G wins

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Reference Designs

Quantenna debuts 802.11n 4x4 MIMO wireless video bridge ref design

Quantenna Communications Inc. has debuted a complete reference design based on its QHS600 IEEE 802.11n wireless LAN (WLAN) 4x4 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) chipset.
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Lattice adds over 90 reference designs for PLDs

Lattice Semiconductor Corp. has released more than 90 reference designs optimized for the MachXO and ispMACH 4000ZE PLDs.
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Products

Tiny PCIe clock generators ease power consumption, design complexity

MCUs with ultra low power and USB target emerging mobile healthcare, smart home and Internet of Things

Home gateway reference platform serves up to eight satellite TV channels to IP-connected devices

First MOST150 INIC with USB 2.0 and coax physical layer support

Tiny Bluetooth low-energy and ANT+ ICs

Security for connected embedded devices defends against rootkits

Integrated temperature sensor in BAP RFID chip is ideal for wireless real-time or data-logged monitoring

M2M data management solution targets multiply-connected embedded systems

First online development environment for the Internet of Things

Altera demos industry’s first QPI 1.1 FPGA Home Agent for enhanced server capabilities

ZigBee transceiver adds Wi-Fi coexistence, deep packet inspection for Wake-on-LAN

Dual-interface NFC tags connects smartphones to any device

Hypervisor boosts 'bring your own device' strategies

Video codec hardware IP doubles performance

Microchip adds advanced third-party code to app store

ST and Thingsquare team to advance easy-to-use Internet of Things (IoT)

ACCES I/O expands PCI-104 board line

Remote controller handles hundreds of functions with just four buttons

HomePlug Green PHY powerline communication SoC for LED lighting

Embedded wireless device server speeds serial-to-Wi-Fi connectivity

Ultra-low-power transceiver supports phase-difference technology complementing IEEE 802.15.4 standards

ADLINK embedded systems support multiple operating systems

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Commentary

Internet of Things' impact on medical care

Al Presher

Healthcare might seem unlikely target application for the Internet of Things technology, but recent developments show small ways that big-data is going to make an impact on patient care moving into the future.

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ARM TechCon 2013 – Call for Papers Now Open

Clive Maxfield

Now in its seventh year, ARM TechCon is ranked one of the top three critical events in the embedded sector.

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Your chance to win an Exploration & Discovery experience and go behind the scenes at NASA!

Clive Maxfield

Littelfuse's Speed2Design Exploration & Discovery program brings engineers behind-the-scenes at NASA's Ames Research and Johnson Space Centers.

post comment 1 comment last comment Max the Magnificent
This sounds like the chance of a lifetime -- I'd already have entered myself, but I'm not allowed to ...

Preparing for DAC: Technical panels

Brian Bailey

There are eight panels at DAC this year. Which ones should you attend?

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Was I just talking to an artificial intelligence?

Clive Maxfield

This may sound a little crazy, but I seriously think I may have just had my first conversation with an artificial intelligence.

post comment 16 comments last comment Max the Magnificent
Interesting...

Slideshow: Astronaut sings Bowie in space

Anne-Francoise Pele

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield's revised version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity, the first music video made in space, has rocketed him across the web.

post comment 12 comments last comment embedsri
Inspiration - pure and simple!!! Spectacular work Commander Hadfield.

Mentor claims SW teams will not buy modified HW tools

Brian Bailey

When software and hardware people come together there are always interesting differences. Mentor believes that SW folk will not buy modified HW tools…

post comment 1 comment last comment garydpdx
Brian, my take on reading this is that Mentor Graphics has taken a more public push on their virtual ...

The Internet of Things: Boon or Bane of Society?

Clive Maxfield

On Tuesday April 23 at Design West 2013, I will be hosting and moderating a "Shop Talk" session on the Internet of Things (IoT) from 7:00 to 8:00am.

post comment 15 comments last comment DCole
I think that Duane is spot-on about our biggest risk coming from Little Brother (corporations - ...

Your FREE Design West Expo Pass is waiting for you!

Clive Maxfield

Even if you cannot persuade your company to shell out for an All Access Pass, you can still signup for a Free Expo Only Pass that is worth its weight in gold!

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The "Top 10" worst computers of all time

Clive Maxfield

Have you ever owned a computer that made you want to pull your hair out?

post comment 26 comments last comment ghfarmer
Amen! I learned to program on a Commodore PET so the VIC20 was limited in comparison but I could ...

Embedded vision: Is your smartphone watching you?

Clive Maxfield

The new Galaxy S4 smartphone from Samsung will be able to use its camera to watch you watching it.

post comment 11 comments last comment OmegaMan
Harrison Ford is playing Colonel Graff, the man responsible for Ender's training.

Collaborative Advantage: Open source leads multimedia convergence

Steve Schulz

One of the main themes at CES this year was the battle for the living room and multimedia convergence. Collaborative software development can actually lead innovation trends…

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What were they thinking: the iWatch is coming

Brian Bailey

OK, so perhaps that is a little premature, but Apple thinks the idea has enough merit that they have filed a patent about it. At the moment it has not be granted, but it does provide some interesting insights…

post comment 1 comment last comment Michael.McManus
A bi-stable spring? I think that's what my daughter would call a "slap bracelet", think of a metal ...

Collaborative Advantage: CES - All about software and standards

Steve Schulz

The Consumer Electronics Show illustrates an important trend. While software means nothing without hardware to execute it and interact with the real world, the value of that hardware is now being defined primarily by software -- and standards…

post comment 2 comments last comment Steve Schulz
Very true, Brian... both HW and SW have to work well together for a pleasing user experience. One ...

Connectivity solutions for next-gen industrial automation and control--sign up now!

Carolyn Mathas

If you are tasked with connecting power, signals, and/or data in an industrial environment, the Connectivity Solutions for Next Gen Industrial Automation and Control Webinar is for you.

post comment 2 comments last comment Roger Miller
Great blog, Thanks for the head up!

Silicon Valley Nation: Cars in the cloud

Brian Fuller

What happens when apps surge into automotive electronics? Nervousness, opportunity and innovation.

post comment 4 comments last comment carolinesmith
wow lots of cars, informative article and comments, thanks for the ...

Silicon Valley Nation: Dust Networks expands horizons

Brian Fuller

A year after acquiring Dust Networks, Linear Technology is helping drive down power consumption and expand markets.

post comment 3 comments last comment Ryan.Huff
Not "Vapour", "Dust"...

The day Albert Einstein most feared is upon us!

Clive Maxfield

Is it true? Have we bred an entire generation of idiots?

post comment 8 comments last comment Spanners
Like so much of the application of science and technology We have made these communication systems ...

Silicon Valley Nation: 30-year battery life? Really?

Brian Fuller

Better circuit design begets more features and functionality, which suggests we'll never improve battery life.

post comment 11 comments last comment zhgreader
solar cell can work

Silicon Valley Nation: Distracted driving opportunity

Brian Fuller

Technology and safety regulation won't be in sync for years, but that means interesting telematics design choices in the coming years.

post comment 7 comments last comment WKetel
First of all, over 80% of ALL accidents are caused by driver inattention of some degree. This does ...

Silicon Valley Nation: Baseball, steroids and technology morality

Brian Fuller

We argue loudly about technology in sports, not so much the consequences of our own. Why?

post comment 5 comments last comment NimrodO0l1
At some point, we will be able to build a mechanical arm with built in optical sensors that will be ...

How to protect kids using iPods/iPads?

Clive Maxfield

My friend Richard has three young iPod/iPad using daughters whom he wishes to protect from the negative influences one can find on the Internet.

post comment 15 comments last comment JohnDoeveloper
Buy them an erector set.

Wearable electronics - a $1.5 billion market in 2014

Sylvie Barak

Wearable computing, a market which includes smart glasses and other head-mounted displays, should come to over $1.5 billion in the next couple of years, largely driven by consumer spending on fitness, multi-functional devices, and healthcare.

post comment 2 comments last comment Brian Fuller2
My holy grail fashion? Shirts and sweaters that use piezo electronics to generate heat in extreme ...

Silicon Valley Nation: ARM's expansion challenge

Brian Fuller

The IP company's next chapter will be the most challenging as it extends into new application segments.

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MIPS just got bought by ...

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Reader Message Boards

What OS(es) should Nokia back?

By rick.merritt on 01.28.2011

Nokia is still the king of the hill in handsets and is mainly using Symbian on its smartphones. This morning financial analyst Mark McKenchnie of Gleacher & Co

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last comment 02.23.2011 Electronic Components
Thanks for your kind information and may i know from where you got this expansion....If possible pls ...

App Stores, Streaming, and the Cloud?

By Bob Virkus on 11.24.2010

It appears that the way we buy and use our applications is changing at an ever rapid pace. Apple's iPhone app store received all the attention when it started

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last comment 11.27.2010 Mark Wehrmeister
The nice thing about the Apple app store is that most the apps are free or very low cost. The ...

Is an EE degree good enough for biomedical applications?

By ma12 on 11.13.2010

My dream is to help develop the next generation of medical electronics. Which degree would better qualify me to do this: Electrical or Biomedical Engineering? I

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last comment 12.28.2010 Bhola_#1
I think EE with few courses in chemistry/mechanical/physics would be helpful.

Mobility vs Security

By chanj on 10.28.2010

To most smartphone users, one of the biggest worries is losing their smartphone. It is because there are so many sensitive information stored in the phone. As

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last comment 11.23.2010 Mark Wehrmeister
To answer an earlier comment, there are third-party add-ons for mobile phones that can remotely ...

Microsoft interested in buying Adobe?

By phoenixdave on 10.07.2010

Reports are circulating around the net that Microsoft may be making an offer to buy Adobe. Is this good news? Bad news?

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last comment 10.11.2010 Bob Virkus
Adobe could probably use the cash, bit it's difficult to see how Microsoft benefits. Maybe it's just ...

FCC Frees Up Vacant TV Airwaves For "Super Wi-Fi" Technologies and Other Technologies.

By Daniel Mitten on 09.23.2010

Today the FCC announced regulations to allow wireless devices to use the so called "White Spaces". Frankly, I see a disaster in the making as I believe there is

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last comment 11.01.2010 Renee Saccal
Sounds like you are up to what you enjoy. Please let me know more. Renee Saccal

Tablet Wave is Breaking

By LarryM99 on 09.03.2010

Samsung has made it official with the Tab, and Toshiba, Viewsonic, and a host of others are following suit with their own tablet devices. Most of these are

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last comment 09.26.2010 Bob Virkus
Often with game changing technology you have to wait and see what people really do with it. My wife ...

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