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Engineering 111 and 112 aims to get students “revved” up about engineering
December 16, 2009 5:53 am | by Texas A&M University | CommentsListening to a professor explain a formula doesn’t always work for students. For some, hands-on experience is the best way to learn as well as peak their interest in their intended course of study. That is the aim of a pair of engineering classes — Engineering 111 and 112 — offered by the...
Cisco Saves $120,000-Year by Improving Exhaust Recirculation in Data Center
December 16, 2009 5:19 am | CommentsCisco Systems achieved an estimated saving of $120,000 per year in energy costs by simulating a data center using Future Facilities' Virtual Facility (VF) simulation methodology. The simulation results were used to guide the placement of floor grilles and blanking panels that lowered information technology (IT) equipment inlet temperatures...
Intel faces antitrust lawsuit from FTC
December 16, 2009 5:00 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsThe Federal Trade Commission sued Intel Corp. on Wednesday, looking to block tactics it says the world's biggest chip maker has used to snuff out competition.The FTC said Intel, which makes the microprocessors that run personal computers, has shut rivals out of the marketplace. In the process,...
Pitch Switching
December 16, 2009 4:53 am | by Screaming Circuits | CommentsI recently started reading the magazine Chip Scale Review. It's a different take on things than I'm used to. Most of what I read for work is in the engineering and assembly realm, but this one goes back to the...
Energy-efficient Traffic Lights Can't Melt Snow
December 16, 2009 4:09 am | by DINESH RAMDE | CommentsCities around the country that have installed energy-efficient traffic lights are discovering a hazardous downside: The bulbs don't burn hot enough to melt snow and can become crusted over in a storm — a problem blamed for dozens of accidents and at least one death.
Climate conference emits its share of carbon
December 16, 2009 4:07 am | CommentsIf they fail to reach a climate deal in Copenhagen, world leaders flying in their private jets and huddling in five-star hotels will have little to show for their efforts beyond a big, fat carbon footprint. The U.N. estimates 40,500 tons of carbon dioxide will be pumped into the atmosphere during the 12-day conference - 90 percent of it from flights.
Best Buy approves quarterly dividend of 14 cents
December 16, 2009 4:00 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsBest Buy Co. said Wednesday its board has approved a regular quarterly dividend of 14 cents.The retailer said the quarterly dividend is payable on Jan. 26 to shareholders of record as of Jan. 5.
Europe Drops Microsoft Antitrust Case Over Browsers
December 16, 2009 3:57 am | by New York Times | CommentsEuropean regulators dropped the case after Microsoft agreed to offer customers a choice of Web browsers, ending what could have been a costly legal battle for Microsoft.
10 Simple Science Tricks for Parties
December 16, 2009 3:53 am | by Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog | CommentsFun video by Richard Wiseman on his top 10 science stunts for Christmas parties. Related: How a Microwave Heats – Ninja Professors – Science Toys You Can Make With Your Kids
Digi-Key Corporation and Vitesse Semiconductor Announce Worldwide Distribution Agreement
December 16, 2009 3:52 am | by Digi-Key | CommentsThief River Falls, Minnesota and Camarillo, California — December 16, 2009 — Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Vitesse...
Cypress CFO to Address Investor Conferences in December
December 16, 2009 3:52 am | by Cypress Semiconductor | CommentsPresentations to be Webcast on Cypress Website at: http://www.cypress.com/investors SAN JOSE, Calif., November 19, 2009 – Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY) today announced that its Executive Vice President of Finance and CFO, Brad Buss, will be making presentations at...
IR Introduces Rugged, Reliable AUIPS7121R and AUIPS7141R Intelligent Power Switches for Harsh 24V Automotive Environments
December 16, 2009 3:52 am | by International Rectifier | CommentsInternational Rectifier today introduced the AUIPS7121R and AUIPS7141R 65V high-side intelligent power switches with accurate current-sensing and built-in protection circuits for harsh 24V automotive environments such as under-the-hood truck junction boxes.
Fairchild Semiconductor Extends Analog Video Filter Leadership
December 16, 2009 3:52 am | by Fairchild Semiconductor | CommentsFairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) offers designers of High Definition LCD-TVs, Blue Ray DVD players and HD set-top boxes the industry's first 6-Channel integrated video filter with 1080p HD capability. This new device simultaneously supports three channels of 1080p HD with filtering at...
LT3971: 38V, 1.2A (IOUT), 2MHz Step-Down DC/DC Converter at Only 2.8uA Quiescent Current
December 16, 2009 3:52 am | by Linear Technology | CommentsThe LT3971 is an adjustable frequency monolithic buck switching regulator that accepts a wide input voltage range up to 38V. Low quiescent current design consumes only 2.8?A of supply current while regulating with no load. Low ripple Burst Mode operation maintains high efficiency at low...
National Semiconductor Reports Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2010
December 16, 2009 3:51 am | by National Semiconductor | CommentsNational Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) today reported sales of $345 million and net income of $47.0 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended Nov. 29, 2009. ...
