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1. 3G wireless data: about to break? Although the definitions of 3 and 4G wireless data networks, services, and terminals have been moving targets, some long-promised 3G capabilities are starting to appear. Meanwhile, 4G deployments have been delayed even further

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Telecommunications equipment industry, Smart phones, Wireless communication systems -- Services, Smart phone, Wireless voice/data service, Telecommunications equipment industry, Business, Electronics and electrical industries, Engineering and manufacturing industries
Abstract

The rollout of 3G (third-generation) wireless data networks began in Japan as early as 2001, but the first 3G network didn't appear in the United States until 2002. Major rollouts [...]

Published
2009

2. DisplayPort versus HDMI: do we really need two digital-display-interface standards? DisplayPort silicon is beginning to appear in PCs, LCD monitors, and graphics cards. But it will probably be at least five years before prices fall and volumes ramp enough to challenge HDMI in consumer electronics

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Intel Corp., Consumer electronics industry -- Standards, Semiconductor industry -- Standards, Consumer electronics -- Standards, Computer peripherals industry -- Standards, Video monitors -- Standards, Silicon -- Standards, Consumer electronics industry, Semiconductor industry, Monochrome monitor, Business, Electronics and electrical industries, Engineering and manufacturing industries, Video Electronics Standards Association -- Standards
Abstract

DisplayPort proponents bill this digital-video-I/O standard as a noroyalties, scalable, extensible, open-standard interface that reduces connector footprint and cable clutter, lowers power consumption and cost, eliminates the need for some [...]

Published
2008

3. The 802.11n standard: grown up at last: the 802.11n Wi-Fi standard promises much. After an especially angst-ridden development process, it's ready to go to work

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Telecommunications equipment industry -- Standards, Wi-Fi, Telecommunications equipment industry, Business, Electronics and electrical industries, Engineering and manufacturing industries
Abstract

Even for a wireless-communications standard, the 802.11n specification has over the last several years been subject to an exceptionally messy development process. Battling vendors and standards proposals, predraft and postdraft [...]

Published
2007

4. Three technologies vie for the long haul

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Technology overview, Network architecture, Bandwidth Technology, WAN, ATM, SONET (Computer Network Protocol), Wide area networks -- Design and construction, Network architecture -- Design and construction, SONET (Telecommunications) -- Usage
Abstract

Transfer more data, please. And, by the way, do it faster-preferably at multigigabit speeds." As it is in every other area of communications technology, that ubiquitous request is driving the […]

Published
1997

5. Volumes up, FPGAs dive into mainstream

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Field programmable gate array, Technology development, Gate arrays -- Innovations, Semiconductor industry -- Product development
Abstract

Field-programmable gate arrays, or FPGAs, have traditionally competed with the low end of gate arrays for less-complex designs. Now, driven by changes on both the silicon side and the design-engineering […]

Published
1997

6. Options multiply for handling subnet traffic

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Virtual LAN, Network architecture, Technology overview, Bridge/router, Virtual circuits -- Design and construction, Network architecture -- Innovations, Network management systems -- Equipment and supplies, Bridge/routers -- Product enhancement
Abstract

Traffic has increased between subnets or broadcast domains in switched networks. And so has the need to change station assignment, or membership, in those subnets logically without relocating them physically, […]

Published
1997

7. The need for speed

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
OEM, Printed circuit board, Technology application, OEMs (Original equipment manufacturers) -- Technology application, OEMs (Original equipment manufacturers) -- Product development, OEMs (Original equipment manufacturers) -- Aims and objectives, Circuit printing -- Product development, Printed circuits -- Product development
Abstract

By Ann R. Thryft, Contributing Technical Editor In both good and bad economic times, OEMs need to increase productivity by boosting efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sometimes just plain volumes. Makers of […]

Published
2009

8. Keeping it lean, mean, and simple

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Electronics industry, Technology application, Electronics industry -- Economic aspects, Electronics industry -- Customer relations, Electronics industry -- Technology application, United States economic conditions
Abstract

By Ann R. Thryft, Contributing Technical Editor Buyers of machine-vision components and systems are feeling the budget pinch. As a result of the continuing economic crunch, they have a lot […]

Published
2009

9. Thermal imaging finds faults quickly

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Imaging technology, Imaging systems -- Usage, Imaging systems -- Analysis
Abstract

By Ann R. Thryft, Contributing Technical Editor As chip sizes continue to get smaller, the ability to detect uneven heat generation and thermal dissipation on a chip's surface becomes increasingly […]

Published
2009

10. Machine vision, data acquisition converge

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Semiconductor device, Automatic data collection systems -- Testing, Circuit components -- Testing
Abstract

By Ann R. Thryft, Contributing Technical Editor Electronics manufacturing and assembly processes are governed by strict traceability requirements. In the most concrete sense, machine-vision technologies ensure that those processes work […]

Published
2009

11. Vision market's ups and downs

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Electronics industry, Company growth, Technology application, Electronics industry -- Growth, Electronics industry -- Industry forecasts, Electronics industry -- Technology application
Abstract

Ann R. Thryft, Contributing Technical Editor As the world economy has gotten rockier, the effects are playing out in machine vision along with the rest of electronics and semiconductor manufacturing […]

Published
2009

12. SEM technology sees below 1 nm

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
FEI Co. -- Product introduction, Scanning electron microscopes -- Usage, Scanning electron microscopes -- Product introduction, Inspection -- Evaluation, Industrial equipment and supplies industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

By Ann R. Thryft, Contributing Technical Editor As semiconductor process geometries shrink to the 32-nm node and below, obtaining clear images and data of critical IC structures is becoming a […]

Published
2008

13. Industry ramps up voice-over-IP deployment

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
TCP/IP, Voice over IP, Technology development, CopperCom -- Product development, Jetstream Communications Inc. -- Product development, Computer software industry -- Product development
Abstract

Now that voice-over-Internet Protocol signaling protocols have been defined, and silicon has integrated more functions, the larger issues are deployment and overall system architectures of VoIP infrastructure equipment. As voice […]

Published
2001

14. Coexistence a watchword for emerging RF

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Radio frequency identification, Notebook computer, Technology development, Radio frequency identification (RFID) -- Equipment and supplies, Wireless communication systems -- Equipment and supplies, Computer industry -- Product development, Notebook computers -- Product development
Abstract

OEMs designing wireless notebooks have made considerable progress on the road map toward a design that can function in multiple wireless environments with multiple protocols, such as personal-area networks (PANs), […]

Published
2001

15. Soft radio key to universal applications

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Radio frequency identification, Technology development, Telecommunications equipment industry -- Standards, Radio frequency identification (RFID)
Abstract

The concept of a universal radio that can handle all types of wireless communications by merely changing its software has been around for a long time. But for a number […]

Published
2001

16. Broadband wireless eyes midspeed range

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Industry trend, Wireless LAN/WAN system, Computer network equipment industry -- Product information
Abstract

The long-neglected frequency band between 5 and 15 GHz is gaining new respect in broadband wireless applications. Developers are looking at the 5-GHz portion of the band for lower-cost implementations […]

Published
2000

17. Wireless traffic merges onto Net backbone

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Wireless application protocol, Technology overview, Internet, Packet switching technology, Wireless Internet access, Wireless communication systems -- Planning, Internet -- Planning, Packet switching -- Planning, Backbone networks -- Planning
Abstract

Hitting the market now, 2.5G wireless data services-based on Wireless Access Protocol (WAP) and General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)-are driving system developers to look for new ways to integrate wireless […]

Published
2000

18. Telecom vendors feel competitive squeeze

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Industry trend, PCI bus, Computer industry -- Standards, Buses (Computers) -- Standards
Abstract

The same trends that propelled PC-based bus architecture from the desktop into embedded-system designs are now rocking the telecommunications industry. Keener competition, paired with shorter product life cycles and market […]

Published
2000

19. Wireless choices abound for SoHo market

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Industry trend, Home networking, Wireless network, Remote access technology, Standard, Wireless LAN/WAN system, SOHO, Computer network equipment industry -- Product development, Telecommunications equipment industry -- Product development, Remote access (Computers) -- Product development
Abstract

A broad variety of wired, wireless and phone-line-based systems for constructing home and small-office data networks is beginning to appear. But the same issues that have plagued many emerging consumer […]

Published
1999

20. Efforts target single-chip multiband RF designs

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Technology development, Programmable logic array, Internet radio, RF Micro Devices Inc. -- Product development, Programmable logic devices -- Product development, Semiconductor industry -- Product development, Internet radio -- Product development, Telecommunications equipment industry -- Product development
Abstract

The idea of a universal RF component that can handle multiple types of wireless communications just by changing its software has been around for some time. But, for a number […]

Published
1999

21. Convergence key to net devices

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Technology development, Standard, LAN/WAN adapter, Microcontroller, Computer network equipment industry -- Product development, Network adapters -- Product development, Microcontrollers -- Product development, Semiconductor industry -- Product development
Abstract

Network switches, bridges, routers and high-end servers are being bombarded with some big-iron demands: MPEG-4 networked interactive multimedia/high-speed ATM, high-bandwidth Internet access and Internet protocol handling. And let's not forget […]

Published
1999

22. 3G wireless EDA tools needed fast

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
United States
Abstract

Mountain View, Calif. - The "third-generation" (3G) handheld wireless terminals that meet the mobile communications standards being developed by the International Telecommunications Union will require a new generation of EDA […]

Published
1998

23. ATM stays strong, Gbit Ethernet grows

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
United States
Abstract

Although some predictions last year aggressively forecast Gigabit Ethernet's rise in corporate enterprise networks seeking more bandwidth, the reality is that Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) remains firmly entrenched. Both Gigabit […]

Published
1998

24. Switchers become an integral part of system design

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Distributed power supply, New technique, Power supply, Computers -- Power supply, New products
Abstract

Switchers become an integral part of system design The days are over when choosing a switching power supply is merely an after-thought. Today, switchers are considered an integral part of […]

Published
1991

25. Siemens' quality program pays off

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Support services, Customer service, Quality control, Siemens Microelectronics Inc. Santa Clara Div. -- Achievements and awards, Siemens Microelectronics Inc. Special Products Div. -- Achievements and awards, Ford Motor Co. -- Achievements and awards, Quality circles, Customer service, Quality control -- Achievements and awards
Abstract

Siemens' quality program pays off It's payback time for Siemens Components. During the past year, the company has seen the quality improvement efforts of its Semiconductor Group hit the jackpot […]

Published
1991

26. Getting concurrent no simple task

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Project management software, Product life cycle, Engineering, Management by objectives, Project management systems
Abstract

Getting concurrent no simple task Engineering managers attending last month's Nepcon conference in Anaheim, CA learned that they'll face considerable obstacles as they prepare to implement concurrent engineering methodologies. But […]

Published
1991

27. Team managers more coaches than bosses

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Time to market, Project management software, Product development, Project management systems
Abstract

Team managers more coaches than losses A manager's role on a multidisciplinary team differs radically from a manager's role within a traditional organization. Instead of being responsible for controlling and […]

Published
1991

28. Hamilton/Avnet puts polish on service

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Support services, Customer service, Connector, Hamilton-Avnet Electronics Inc. -- Services, Business plans, Inventory control, Business planning, Connectors -- Services, Customer service
Abstract

Hamilton/Avnet puts polish on service CULVER CITY, CA--With the final phase of Hamilton/Avnet Electronics' major organizational overhaul now complete, the distributor has in place a system that appears to provide […]

Published
1991

29. Higher-density designs drive up PC board costs

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Integrated circuit design, Circuit designer, Circuit design, Surface-mount technology
Abstract

Higher-density designs drive up PC board costs Teams designing high-speed, compact systems with surface-mount components are stretching current printed circuit board manufacturing technologies and materials to their limits. The ever-tighter […]

Published
1991

30. DRAM price parity imminent

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Support services, Customer service, DRAM, Dynamic random access memory, Semiconductor industry, Dynamic cell, Customer service
Abstract

DRAM price parity imminent The long wait for price parity between 1- and 4-Mbit DRAMs is almost over. Buyers can expect the price-per-bit crossover to occur sometime in the first […]

Published
1991

31. 3 1/2-in. hard drives offer best bet in price performance

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
10GB - 14.99GB hard disk drive, Hard disk drive, Under 5GB hard disk drive, 15GB - 19.99GB hard disk drive, Over 25GB hard disk drive, 5GB - 9.99GB hard disk drive, 20GB - 25GB hard disk drive, Maxtor Corp. -- Product information, Rodime Inc. -- Product information, Hard disks -- Product information
Abstract

3-1/2 in. hard drives offer best bet in price/performance Small size isn't all 3-1/2-in. Winchesters have going for them. The little drives boast faster access speeds than 5-1/4-in. Winchesters, take […]

Published
1991

32. Steps for building a winning team

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Time to market, Development Dimensions International Inc. -- Officials and employees, DRM Associates -- Officials and employees, Product development
Abstract

Steps for building a winning team Your company has decided it wants to improve its time-to-market and jump into the world of concurrent engineering. How do you, the product manager, […]

Published
1991

33. DRAM crunch hits spot market

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, DRAM, Central processing units, Microprocessors, Dynamic random access memory, Dynamic cell
Abstract

DRAM crunch hits spot market Prices have risen between 5 and 15 percent, primarily on the spot market, over the last 4 to 12 weeks. Buyers report that during the […]

Published
1991

34. Electronic component info to hit market

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Company marketing practices, Floptical disk drive, CD-ROM catalog, Floppy disk drive, CD-ROM technology, Database, CD-ROM database, Intel Corp. -- Marketing -- Services, Texas Instruments Inc. -- Marketing -- Services, R.R. Donnelly and Sons Co. -- Services, Motorola Solutions Inc. -- Marketing -- Services, CD-ROM -- Services, Specifications, Databases -- Services, Catalogs -- Services, Floppy disk drives -- Services
Abstract

Electronic component info to hit market Intel (Santa Clara, CA) and Texas Instruments (Dallas, TX) are working with publisher R.R. Donnelly (Santa Clara, CA) to place their tehnical documentation--including text […]

Published
1990

35. Thriving supply drives fast SRAM prices to new low

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
SRAM, Static random access memory
Abstract

Thriving supply drives fast SRAM prices to new low SRAMs aren't just an afterthought anymore. As microprocessor clock speeds climb above 25 MHz and the use of sub-25-ns cache memory […]

Published
1990

36. HP won't abandon EDA tool users

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Application installation/distribution software, Support services, Customer service, Electronic design automation, Product discontinuation, Application development software, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product discontinuation, Business plans, Program development software -- Product discontinuation, Business planning, Customer service, Electronic design automation
Abstract

HP won't abandon EDA tool users FORT COLLINS, CO--Hewlett-Packard's recent decision to phase out proprietary design automation software tools won't leave customers in the lurch. The company has said it […]

Published
1990

37. Drive prices headed for a fall

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Price cutting
Abstract

Drive prices headed for a fall Buyers of 3 1/2- and 5 1/4-in. Winchester disk drives can expect an oversupply later this year and through 1991 to drive prices down […]

Published
1990

38. Specializing a must for contractors

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Manufacturing, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, World market, Manufacturing processes, Computer industry
Abstract

Specializing a must for contractors BERKELEY, CA--Increasing global competition will force dozens of U.S. contract manufacturers out of business in the 1990s if they don't keep in step with customer […]

Published
1990

39. QIC tape drive capacities keep pace with competition

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Cartridge tape drive, Tape drive, Data compression, Tape drives, Storage media
Abstract

QIC tape drive capacities keep pace with competition Manufacturers of 1/4-in tape drives have weathered the storm. Despite competition from optical storage and digital audio tape technologies, full-size DC6000 quarter-inch […]

Published
1990

40. Prices bottom out for slow SRAMs

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
SRAM, Business plans, Static random access memory, Business planning
Abstract

Prices bottom out for slow SRAMs After a long, steady decline, prices for slow SRAMs have leveled off, especially in the spot and distributor markets. With many manufacturers shifting production […]

Published
1990

41. EPROMs face competition from ever-cheaper flash

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Cost reduction, RAM, Memory, Cost control, Random access memory
Abstract

EPROMs face competition from ever-cheaper flash Designers are finding new ways to use UV-erasable EPROMs as manufacturers deliver parts with faster access speeds, higher densities and lower power consumption. These […]

Published
1990

42. Small vendors stung by 386/486 shortage

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Small business, SOHO, Intel Corp. -- Product information, Intel 80386 (Microprocessor) -- Supply and demand -- Product information, Intel 80486 (Microprocessor) -- Supply and demand -- Product information, Central processing units -- Supply and demand -- Product information, Microprocessors -- Supply and demand -- Product information, Small business -- Product information
Abstract

Small vendors stung by 386/486 shortage SANTA CLARA, CA--Demand for Intel's sole-sourced 386 and 486 has skyrocketed during the last six months, taxing the chip maker's ability to keep pace. […]

Published
1990

43. Suppliers ready 4-Mbit EPROMs

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Semiconductor device, Circuit components
Abstract

Suppliers ready 4-Mbit EPROMs Trailing dynamic RAM developments by just a few months, major U.S. and Japanese IC manufacturers have announced samples of 4-Mbit EPROMs with access times of 150 […]

Published
1990

44. DAT drives narrow the price gap with 1/4-in. tape

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Cartridge tape drive, Tape drive, Digital audio tape, Tape drives, Storage media
Abstract

DAT drives narrow the price gap with 1/4-in. tape DAT (digital audio tape) drive manufacturers are giving 1/4-in. cartridge drive suppliers a run for thier money in tape backup applications. […]

Published
1990

45. Production advances hold down switcher prices

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Distributed power supply, Power supply, Computers -- Power supply
Abstract

Production advances hold down switcher prices Over the last few years, manufacturers of low-power (under-150-W) switching power supplies have steadily reduced both the size and the cost of their products. […]

Published
1990

46. SIMMS ride DRAM price wave

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Cost benefit analysis, Cost benefit analysis, Memory, Price cutting
Abstract

SIMMs ride DRAM price wave Driven by rapidly declining prices and lead times, Time-to-Market Teams are using more SIMMs (single-in-line memory modules) in their product designs. And they're finding SIMMs […]

Published
1990

47. Falling prices spark shift from 5.25- to 3.5-in. drives

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
10GB - 14.99GB hard disk drive, System design, Hard disk drive, 15GB - 19.99GB hard disk drive, Under 5GB hard disk drive, Over 25GB hard disk drive, 5GB - 9.99GB hard disk drive, Storage capacity, 20GB - 25GB hard disk drive, Hard disks, Memory refresh (Computers), Memory compaction, Memory management, Memory mapping, System design, Systems analysis, Memory protection, Price cutting, Disk drives, Memory partitioning
Abstract

Falling prices spark shift from 5-1/4- to 3-1/2-in. drives Lower costs are fueling the success of 3-1/2-in. Winchester disk drives. Although the compact drives-have always been smaller, lighter and less […]

Published
1990

48. Better component availability lowers surface-mount costs

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Semiconductor production equipment, Integrated circuit fabrication, Surface-mount technology, Growth, Integrated circuit fabrication, Semiconductor production equipment
Abstract

Better component availability lowers surface-mount costs No one doubts the benefits of surface-mount technology. Used in automotive and consumer electronics for some time, surface-mount devices are designed to accommodate the […]

Published
1990

49. Voice over IP looms for intranets in '98

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Internet/Web technology, Voice messaging equipment, Intranet, TCP/IP, Internet -- Innovations, Intranets -- Innovations
Abstract

Using the Internet Protocol to carry voice conversations will take a leap forward next year when standards solidify and a number of vendors begin selling second-generation VoIP (voice over IP) […]

Published
1997

50. Cores: boon or bust for system-on-chip?

Author

Thryft, Ann R.

Subjects
Application-Specific Integrated Circuit, Technology development, Application-specific integrated circuits -- Design and construction
Abstract

Designers have heard the warnings: the coming shift to process gate geometries below 0.35 micron with gate counts topping a million will necessitate a totally different approach to circuit design. […]

Published
1997

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