MCU

via ciol.com Key trends in the microcontroller market are the following. * More energy efficiency * Increased processing power * Smaller form factors * More ease of use and ability to get to market faster * More integrated features like RF and USB This interview, from last year, with Kevin Belnap of Texas Instruments...
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via archive.electronicdesign.com Bob Pease in one of his earlier columns spoke of the evolution of digital and analog design – this is a case of a picture being worth a thousand words! Posted via web from mahalowpower’s posterous
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Complete automation of the analog IC design flow is a concept that has been debated for decades. With total automation still a distant goal, the EDA community has focused on automating elements of the design process such as placement, circuit optimization, routing and verification. But why does 100 percent automation evade us still—and, indeed,...
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Ultra-Low Power Comparison: MSP430 vs. Microchip XLP via techonline.com A Tech Paper on the world’s lowest-power microcontroller – the MSP430. Posted via web from mahalowpower’s posterous
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How to Power an Ultra-Low Power MSP430 MCU with Fruit
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Michael Callahan, CEO and Co-Founder, Ambient Corporation demonstrates silent phone communication.
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TI’s Adrian Valenzuela shows how employees can boss-proof their cubicle with the help of an eZ430-RF2500 wireless development kit.
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