Lab Bench Clear-Out: Compact Logic Analyzer and More: Technology Editor Bill Wong takes a hands-on look at a compact logic analyzer, a handwriting calculator app, and sewable electronics.

The article focuses on the elements and uses of a compact logic analyzer, handwriting calculator app and sewable electronics. It highlights the USB-based logic analyzer and oscilloscopes from IKA Logic, which can operate in a mixed capture/generate mode using a digital pattern generator to drive one or more connections. It also offers evaluation of MyScript's handwriting technology and Sparkfun's sewable electronics kits.