COM Express Type 6 module includes quad core, 3rd generation Intel Core processors
April 24, 2012 12:30 pm | CommentsCongatec Inc. introduced conga-TM77, a new module with a significant improvement in computing performance combined with enhanced energy efficiency, according to the company. The crucial innovations in the 3rd generation Intel Core processors relate to
The Tinker's Toolbox -- Chad Hall of Ioxus
April 10, 2012 8:54 am | CommentsThe Tinker’s Toolbox is the Advantage Design Group’s web-based interview show where we talk about the latest technology, components, design, and systems integration issues for the electronic design engineering community. In this edition, Alix Paultre, formerly of ECN, chats with Chad Hall of Ioxus about power quality issues.
Five Questions with Greg Brown of Microchip Technology
March 28, 2012 10:11 am | CommentsGreg Brown of Microchip Technology is my guest in this edition of Five Questions. Microchip has just introduced its PIC16F(LF)178X family of 8-bit enhanced mid-range core microcontrollers which include
The Tinker's Toolbox - Sasha Gurke of Knovel on the Next Generation of Engineers
February 14, 2012 6:06 am | CommentsIn this episode of the Tinker's Toolbox we talk to Sasha Gurke, Senior Vice President and co-founder of Knovel, about inspiring and creating the next generation of engineers to serve the industry.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Energy Management and Device Efficiency
February 9, 2012 7:16 am | CommentsHere we talk to J. Francois Crepin and James Ashe of Akros Silicon about energy management vs. power managment, and how proper energy management impacts device efficiency.
Five Questions with Don Shin of Freescale Semiconductor
February 8, 2012 8:47 am | CommentsIn this edition of Five Questions with Chris Warner, it's all about the data center. Don Shin of Freescale Semiconductor is my guest, and we’ll discuss the newest additions to the company’s QorIQ AMP Series of embedded multicore processors. The five questions cover the products’ performance characteristics as well as how they address power efficiency for the overall system.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Dr. Scott Nelson of Logic PD on Developing Smart Devices
February 6, 2012 4:43 am | CommentsHosted by ECN's Editorial Director, Alix Paultre, the Tinker's Toolbox is ECN's web-based interview show where we talk about the latest technology, components, and design issues for the electronic design engineering community.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Mark Adams of CUI on Advanced Power System Design
February 3, 2012 4:45 am | CommentsIn this episode of the Tinker's Toolbox we talk to Mark Adams, VP of Advanced Power Marketing at CUI, about designing next-generation power systems.
Five Questions with Sanjay Gajendra of Texas Instruments
February 1, 2012 12:18 pm | CommentsSanjay Gajendra of Texas Instruments’ High-Speed Interface Products group joins me to discuss signal integrity in high-speed enterprise servers, routers and switches. We’ll also cover signal reach, the ICs’ 6-mW per gigabit power consumption characteristics, and how to
The Tinker's Toolbox - Mark Lefebvre of IBM Rational on Next-Generation Automotive Electronics Integration
January 31, 2012 5:29 am | CommentsIn today's podcast we talk to Mark Lefebvre, Strategic Alliances and Integrations, IBM Rational, about next-generation automotive electronics and the challenges facing system integrators.
Five Questions with Ed Sarrat of Cirrus Logic
January 26, 2012 9:12 am | CommentsEd Sarrat of Cirrus Logic is my guest for this edition of Five Questions. Cirrus Logic just announced its CS5484/80/90 family of analog front end (AFE) ICs which provide very high energy measurement accuracy, offering designers of single and polyphase utility meters and smart energy products a desirable combination of
The Tinker's Toolbox - Melissa Chee of Fresco Microchip on Consumer Product Design
January 26, 2012 4:56 am | CommentsIn today's podcast we talk to Melissa Chee of Fresco Microchip, a leader in RF, analog and digital semiconductors, about consumer product design.
Design Talk Live: Johnson Controls to improve energy efficiency at Fort Bliss
January 25, 2012 6:49 am | CommentsIn this edition of Design Talk Live!, ECN's Technical Editor, Jason Lomberg, chats with Mark Wagner, Vice President of Government Relations at Johnson Controls, about the company's new project and other initiatives.
The Tinker's Toolbox - An Exclusive Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson
January 24, 2012 6:16 am | CommentsIn today's podcast we talk to astrophysicist, technology evangelist, and futurist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Andy Zynga of NineSigma on Product Development
January 23, 2012 7:53 am | CommentsIn today's podcast we talk to Andy Zynga of NineSigma on Product Development issues in the design community.


