Engineers’ Must-Reads This Week
(September 19 - 25, 2007)
Nominations Now Open For Outstanding ECE Awards and 2008 Directors
During the 57th National Convention on November 23-24, 2007, awards will be given to outstanding ECEs in the fields of Electronics, Communications, Education, Consultancy, Broadcasting and/or Cable TV, Computer & IT, Corporate Management, Military and Regulatory.
The 57th National Convention and Exhibition And The 8th ECE Conference
The 57th National Convention and Exhibition of IECEP will be held on November 23-24 2007 at the Philippine Trade Training Center, PTTC Building, Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Cor. Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. The theme of this year's convention is "Electronics Engineers in the Forefront of Technology".
Cisco and IET team up to advance IT career development
(The IET 09/20/2007)
The IET and Cisco are addressing the global shortage of IT professionals by raising awareness of education and career opportunities through joint marketing activities. Under the terms of the agreement, holders of a Cisco certification will receive fast-track entry to IET membership, which will provide them with exclusive member products and services.
Google's secret patent portfolio predicts gPhone
(EE Times 09/19/2007 Thomas Claburn)
Google isn't merely targeting the mobile phone market with its rumored gPhone. It may be going after video games, TV, and mobile e-commerce too.
Scientists charged! The neutron's not so neutral after all
(EE Times 09/19/2007 R. Colin Johnson)
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Every engineering student is taught that electrons have a negative charge, protons a positive charge and neutrons are electrically neutral. Now, scientists claim to have discovered that neutrons are not as neutral as they thought.
Biojets to fab living organs
(EE Times 09/25/2007 R. Colin Johnson)
LONDON -- Scientists have reengineered ink-jet-printing-like techniques for fabricating living tissues sans electric fields. Instead of subjecting living cells to electrical fields, which can damage the cells, the new technique uses the aerodynamics of pressure differentials to construct living tissue scaffolds. Called aerodynamically assisted bio-jetting, the new technique may someday enable three-dimensional organs to be "printed" with ink-jet-like nozzles.
Intel WiMax/satellite combo could bring Internet to remote regions
(EE Times 09/21/2007 JonathanHopfner)
SINGAPORE -- Intel notched a significant victory, this week, in the drive to bring connectivity to chronically underserved pockets of the world, when it announced it had successfully used a combination of WiMax and a geosynchronous satellite to beam wireless broadband to one of the most remote corners of Vietnam.
Toshiba launches 'SpursEngine' for better mobile video
(EE Times 09/21/2007 Elena Malykhina)
Toshiba this week said it has developed a high-performance chip that will bring powerful video processing capabilities to consumer electronics devices.
Under the Hood: Silicon in autos driving patent plans
(EE Times 09/24/2007 John Scott-Thomas)
Customers are demanding more electronic value in automobiles as part of their driving experience. As a result, automotive manufacturers must consider carefully the intellectual property (IP) culture of the semiconductor industry, where patent licensing strategies are considerably different. In this case, IP refers to patent and trademark rights.
Musicians harness DSPs to craft guitar effects
(EE Times 09/25/2007 R. Colin Johnson)
Portland, Ore. — If you see the band Sparta during its current nationwide tour with Velvet Revolver, then you may wonder how Sparta's lead guitarist so quickly switches from the distortion-drenched tone on "Erase it Again" to the sweet vibe of "Air." The answer is not that roadies are running around connecting different amps between songs, but that Sparta's lead guitarist, Keeley Davis, is harnessing a Freescale DSP in a guitar effects "POD" from Line 6 that instantly swaps preset tones.