tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81327628478662220812012-02-16T02:17:29.716-08:00Portal for Engineering Professionals and Students in search of Technical Informations, Gadget Reviews, Industry News and Advice from the expertsskywalkernoreply@blogger.comBlogger671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-51826923569916694452010-07-12T17:15:00.000-07:002010-07-12T17:25:09.866-07:00

Consumer Reports said it cannot recommend Apple's iPhone 4 to buyers after tests confirmed the device's well-publicized reception glitches.It added that that AT&T Inc, the exclusive mobile phone carrier for the iPhone 4, was not necessarily the main culprit.The influential nonprofit organization, which publishes guides on everything from cars to TVs, said in a report released on Monday that it

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-23558405656868509012010-03-09T05:30:00.000-08:002010-03-09T05:34:07.726-08:00

IBM researchers on Tuesday said they have discovered a way to make Earth-friendly plastic from plants that could replace petroleum-based products tough on the environment.The breakthrough promises biodegradable plastics made in a way that saves on energy, according to Chandrasekhar "Spike" Narayan, a manager of science and technology at IBM's Almaden Research Center in Northern California.Almaden

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-21395589957597374622010-01-28T15:30:00.000-08:002010-01-28T15:38:30.876-08:00

Article from Tekla Perry(IEEE Spectrum, Tech Talk) Wed, January 27, 2010The iPad, the much-anticipated Apple tablet computer announced today, is not going to revolutionize the display industry. It doesn’t sport a bright OLED display; it isn’t wearing the latest Pixel Qi technology that combines normal transmissive LCD technology with a black-and-white reflective version for easy viewing in bright

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-18593156454516392862010-01-20T19:50:00.000-08:002010-01-20T20:25:25.191-08:00

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are allotropes of carbon with a cylindrical nanostructure. Nanotubes have been constructed with length-to-diameter ratio of up to 28,000,000:1, which is significantly larger than any other material. These cylindrical carbon molecules have novel properties that make them potentially useful in many applications in nanotechnology, electronics, optics and other fields of

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-70128611727782484792010-01-15T00:04:00.000-08:002010-01-15T00:25:45.009-08:00

Bulky mobile phone chargers could soon be a thing of the past with handsets running on soft drinks instead.Daizi Zheng designed the 'greenphone', which is powered by Coca-Cola, as part of her final university project.The Central Saint Martins graduate came up with the concept for Finnish mobile phone manufacturer Nokia.Zheng says the modified phone can run three or four times longer on a single

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-76014130470799264132009-12-24T19:18:00.000-08:002009-12-24T20:07:51.575-08:00

I would like to end the year 2010 by listing all the Top Inventions of All Time and take this opportunity to thanks all those people responsible to all of these inventions that changed the world ever!The 1903 Wright Flyer, designed by the Wright Brothers, hangs in the entrance hall of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. This first airplane could be piloted by lying down on your

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-81074622066366709272009-12-15T18:42:00.000-08:002009-12-15T18:52:45.322-08:00

Boeing thinks its new 787 jet, built mostly of plastic composites, could remold the airline industry.Inside Boeing Co.'s (BA ) cavernous development center in Seattle, the future of its commercial jet business is taking shape. That future is plastic -- and lots of it. At center stage in the tightly guarded building are three huge fuselage sections, dubbed barrels, made entirely of composites

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-65193071331373830352009-10-08T21:44:00.000-07:002009-10-08T22:34:59.641-07:00

This is the story of how a small group of Australian scientists beat the world’s heaviest computer hitters to one of the biggest inventions of our time.Its one of the most important inventions that Australians have made. Its epic sweep runs from the dusty fields of outback NSW to a courtroom showdown in Texas.It's almost like it's a dream that's going to burst when I wake up, said Dr. Terry

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-61536661605013477232009-07-29T03:55:00.000-07:002009-07-29T04:04:54.958-07:00

The once most largest Semiconductor Company in the Philippines for over 30 years, INTEL Philippines Inc., is now closing down its Assembly and Test Operations.There are about 6000 employees will be affected in the closure around the world and 2000 of them are employees from General Trias in Cavite, Philippines. There’s no clear timeline indicated in the closure, but definitely the company will

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New technologies are demystifying the metabolism. Among them is a hand-held device by Fitmate that can track just how many calories an individual needs through the day, spitting out test results that explain just why some people can splurge while others can't.Over time, it can also track just how much exercise and dieting influences an individual's metabolic rate. Registered dietitian Jennifer

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An online pricing goof at night on June 25 has cost Dell a lot of money. On its site for Taiwan, the company mistakenly put the price of a 19" LCD monitor as NT$500 ($15 US). Not surprisingly, word spread like wildfire, and in the eight hours before a correction was made, some 26,000 customers purchased 140,000 of the monitors. The correct price was NT$4,800 ($148), and Taiwan's Consumer

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-43966692060538403642009-07-01T19:35:00.000-07:002009-07-01T19:38:51.660-07:00

Atrenta Inc., the leading provider of Early Design Closure® solutions to radically improve design efficiency throughout the IC design flow, today announced that STMicroelectronics has released Atrenta’s SpyGlass®-MBIST (memory built-in self test) insertion solution as part of its front-end design kit. This kit is accessible to all ST design teams worldwide as well as ST’s ASIC customers. The

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-6061456163112161292009-06-25T06:30:00.000-07:002009-06-26T05:50:41.939-07:00

Kia's entry in the cute-ute vehicle market, the Sportage was around, in name at least, since 1995. It took a two-year hiatus before coming back for 2005 with an all-new body and mechanicals. It now offers a choice of two of each in terms of engines, transmissions, drivetrains and trims. The crossover also received a significant 'facelift' to the exterior and interior for the 2009 model year

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-26243375821759095022009-06-19T01:31:00.000-07:002009-06-19T01:33:58.890-07:00

Charging your mobile phone is a daily event for most people. You come home from work to find the battery sitting somewhere between 0 and 25% and plug it in to charge. Solar powered chargers and more efficient phones can extend the life of your battery, but inevitably you end up plugging it into a power point on a regular basis.Nokia are trying to change that, however, by researching a new

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-75543275504162527362009-06-18T16:54:00.000-07:002009-06-18T18:36:00.647-07:00

Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM) announced on Tuesday that its new BlackBerry 9630 Tour world phone will hit the shelves this summer.What's really new about it is that it supports 3G EV-DO networks in North America, as well as 3G UMTS/ HSPA and quad-band EDGE/ GPRS/ GSM networks abroadResearch In Motion's newest BlackBerry is built for the world-traveling pro, boasting support for enough

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-61490976478057075972009-06-08T06:08:00.000-07:002009-06-13T17:50:45.804-07:00

Apple on Monday(June 08, 2009) is expected to unveil a next-generation iPhone and possibly provide a glimpse at long-absent chief executive Steve Jobs as it kicks off a software developers conference in San Francisco.The northern California maker of iPods, iPhones, and Macintosh computers has remained tight-lipped as usual about what announcements it has in store, but speculation and rumour are

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-20677197438053280342009-05-29T04:34:00.000-07:002009-06-18T17:47:51.516-07:00

Steve Ballmer has finally taken the wraps off Bing, Microsoft's latest (last?) attempt to topple Google and Yahoo off their search engine pedestals, at the Wall Street Journal's All Things Digital Conference.The search engine at Bing.com currently shows a "bing and decide" tagline with "Coming soon" underneath. Clicking on the "Find out more" link bring the user to a decisionengine website where

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-50714800748430219272009-05-26T06:39:00.000-07:002009-05-26T06:49:00.233-07:00

Semiconductor technologies are so essential to advances in energy efficiency gains that the U.S. economy could expand by more than 70 percent through 2030 and still use 11 percent less electricity than it did in 2008, according to a major new study by the nonprofit and independent American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).Titled Semiconductor Technologies: The Potential to

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-11649604927969906152009-05-13T23:35:00.000-07:002009-05-13T23:50:35.012-07:00

Intel Corp. was fined a record $1.45 billion by the European Union on Wednesday for using strong-arm sales tactics in the computer chip market — a penalty that could turn up the pressure on U.S. regulators to go after the company, too.The fine against the world's biggest chip maker represents a huge victory for Intel's Silicon Valley rival, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., or AMD, the No. 2 supplier

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-16325223504457224362009-04-09T18:30:00.001-07:002009-05-10T06:08:34.286-07:00

Since the inaguration of Barack Obama as President of the United States of America, the vision of implementing the SmartGrid is one of the hot topic for discussion.Hi-Tech companies in semiconductor sector started to venture on this new opportunity - The GreenTech Market. New designs and patents for control automation, sensors, wireless and computing applications emerged to prepare for the

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-54481470154882717512009-04-07T21:10:00.000-07:002009-05-10T06:19:41.906-07:00

The two tech-giant in automotive and futuristic products unveiled the Personal UrbanMobility and Accesibility (PUMA). The joint venture companies (GM and Segway Inc)annouced on tuesday (April 07, 2009) that they are working together to develop a two-wheeled, two-seat electric vehicle designed to be a fast, safe, inexpensive and clean alternative to traditional cars and trucks for cities across

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-28301026968663626952009-03-31T00:12:00.000-07:002009-05-10T06:20:03.055-07:00

Next generation of nanotechnology for solar cells production is the new talk of the town few months ago. The technology is called "Nano-Solar". It is on track to make solar electricity cost-efficient; mass-produced for global scale and available for in many versatile finish products or product style. Electricity production is said to be a trillion dollar market which makes for solar electricity

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-84856726406625385912009-03-30T19:08:00.000-07:002009-05-10T06:20:28.402-07:00

The giant microprocessor chipmaker(INTEL Technology) for computing market released a new series of Xeon Family. It boast its economical power management at-speed functionality.The Intel® Xeon® processor 5000 series are Intel dual core products for dual processor (DP) servers and workstations. The Intel Xeon processor 5000 series are 64-bit server/workstation processors utilizing two physical

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-44904046187427698592009-03-25T20:29:00.000-07:002009-05-10T06:20:50.040-07:00

The Tweel is a combination of the words tire and wheel because the Tweel doesn’t use a traditional wheel hub assembly from Michelin who first announced it in 2005. A solid inner hub mounts to the axle. That’s surrounded by polyurethane spokes arrayed in a pattern of wedges. A shear band is stretched across the spokes, forming the outer edge of the tire (the part that comes in contact with the

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-3168201422878391232009-03-23T17:04:00.000-07:002009-05-10T06:21:08.204-07:00

The 5800 Xpress Music is the latest model phone from Nokia. The unit boast for its pwerful music player features. One touch takes you to music. You can browse by artist, album and genre , or flick through your playlists with up to 35hrs of great sounds on this advanced multi-format player.It has superior sound features where you can fill the room with stero surround sound on world-leading

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-40557966220505065972009-03-23T08:37:00.000-07:002009-05-10T06:21:33.621-07:00

Nokia 7100 Supernova is supposedly intended for Asian market. The phone comes with a smooth slide design, vibrant colors and detailed metallic accent. It has 2" QVGA color display. The camera is a 1.3megapixel and you can share the photos through Bluetooth, MMS, email or in Ovi. You can listen to music using the integrated music player, FM radio and MP3 ringtones.Here's the detailed

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-1828836760607987462009-03-22T22:34:00.001-07:002009-05-10T06:21:50.046-07:00

As a follow-up with the last issue from TekhPoynt.Com (2009 Cheapest Cars), India's Tata Motors is set to launch the world's cheapest car amid predictions the vehicle could transform how millions travel and fears it would bring more traffic jams on Indian roads.Tycoon Ratan Tata was due to unveil the four-door jelly-bean-shaped car with tear-drop lights on Monday at a "revolutionary high-tech"

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-62849472244239644862009-03-16T04:00:00.001-07:002009-05-09T07:31:15.321-07:00

G2 Microsystems once again proved its Epsilon product family enable several wireless consumer applications. A customer's evaluation board was able to demonstrate WIFI internet connection(google's picasa web) on the photo frame application through G2M5477 module with relevant software tools provided by G2 Microsystems.Here's the video clip:

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-8993895514595307552009-03-11T19:37:00.000-07:002010-03-14T00:54:27.754-08:00

TekhPoynt.Com is one of the fastest growing Engineering editorial site with a touch of tech reviews, guide techniques on engineering practice shared by the experts and online marketing.As we support Engineering Conferences, you can contact TekhPoynt(http://www.techpointonline.net/) for any upcoming events your organization want to announce publicly free of charge.I'm happy with the article I'ved

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-83487246140062722392009-03-04T07:39:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:30:26.475-07:00

Semiconductor sector is badly affected by this economic downturn. Most semiconductor companies are cutting expenditure, slimming down their workforce and unfortunately some of them are closing down. In Decemeber 2008, StatsChipac, based in Singapore, announced 1,600 staff. The move is part of a restructuring plan to cope with a downturn in the semiconductor industry.United Test & Assembly Center(

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-90343533842531851132009-03-03T19:15:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:33:29.347-07:00

A friend of mine just send me an email asking some help to solve some algebra, related to "Work problems" (though, she didn't mentioned what these algebra problems for I still managed to respond to her). I paused for a while and re-calibrate myself to grasp the problems and send some solutions to her. I know, this is a bit silly on my part as most of the primary schools already teaching the

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-20696654150232555832009-02-28T02:55:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:33:49.403-07:00

Nissan offered its entry-level sedan 2009 Versa for less than $10,000, and it will be the cheapest new car available in the United States. The new Versa is made in Mexico. It will cost about $3,000 less than the current cheapest Versa. The no-frills Versa, which will not include air-conditioning or power windows, will cost $9,900 or about $1,000 less than the country's current least expensive

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-27511728779917193522009-02-28T02:21:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:35:01.857-07:00

A Taiwanese manufacturer is selling what is possibly the world's cheapest laptop.The NPX-9000 costs US$130 when bought in quantities of 100. It comes with a 400MHz MIPS processor, 1GB of Flash memory, 128MB SDRam and a 7in screen, similar to the first Asus EeePCs.The laptop runs a Linux operating system and the firm is offering a Wi-Fi USB dongle as an optional extra.The NPX-9000 also comes with

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-42337435360631417012009-02-27T16:50:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:34:18.243-07:00

Electronic wastes, "e-waste", "e-scrap", or "Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment" ("WEEE") is a loose description of surplus, obsolete, broken or discarded electrical or electronic devices. The phrase may refer to the component which is dumped or disposed or discarded rather than recycled, including residue from reuse and recycling operations. Because loads of surplus electronics are

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-9242607597515575722009-02-26T16:12:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:35:45.798-07:00

HTC (High Tech Computer Corporation) is a Taiwan based manufacturer of smart phones and other Window's CE portable devices. HTC is unique due to the fact that its main business is an outsourcing company for other larger brands including Dell, Orange, T-Mobile, Cingular, Vodafone and O2.For the most part, HTC creates windows based PDA's and smart phones including the Dell x50, HP Compaq i-mate and

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-89208713412514295672009-02-26T04:47:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:33:00.302-07:00

Now the new revolution in printing technology has arrived. I'm talking on the Memjet technology developed by SilverBrook Research, based in Australia.Home printers capable of spitting out a colour page in a second are expected to be released around the world this year, made possible by technology developed by a research firm in Sydney.The research company has licensed the technology to Memjet

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-5055492732631797432009-02-25T19:20:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:27:40.178-07:00

Few years ago, an RF test engineer would have been very focused in his very unique field, performing tests on discrete RF devices such as mixers, power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers and RF switches. Today, the test industry faces increasing levels of integration such that many of these discrete device functions ar used as building blocks and are contained within one chip or module.Furthermore,

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Let's Talk About SmartGridTekh View: Semicon Industry Reports 2009e-Waste an Emerging Global Environmental IssueObama's Green Stimulus Bill for Renewable EnergyConsultancy Services: A Growing Business Model in Semiconductor Industry

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-69060381084507067542009-02-22T02:49:00.001-08:002010-03-14T00:52:21.356-08:00

General Engineering:Do you Still Remember Your Algebra?Electronics Engineering:IC Test EngineeringIntroduction on Testing of RF and System-On-Chip(SOC) DevicesDevice Supply Current: IDD TestLeakage TestOpens and Shorts TestBasic Rules of Test Development EngineeringIntroduction to Automatic Test Equipment as an Application for Semiconductor DevicesTerminologies used in IC Test Development

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-89619078516207034992009-02-22T02:48:00.002-08:002010-05-18T03:44:30.167-07:00

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-76707143124972494362009-02-22T02:48:00.001-08:002009-03-12T08:36:28.619-07:00

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-29121536737297125882009-02-22T02:47:00.004-08:002009-03-12T08:36:52.335-07:00

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-42379131314062757572009-02-22T02:47:00.003-08:002010-03-14T00:53:34.369-08:00

Do you Still Remember Your Algebra?

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-88547827239822870812009-02-22T02:47:00.001-08:002009-03-12T08:38:02.201-07:00

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-69791659106369867012009-02-22T02:32:00.000-08:002010-03-21T00:42:45.804-07:00

AutomotiveGN-Segway Unveiled PUMAThe Tweel: What is it?World's Cheapest Car Announced2009 Cheapest CarsNotebook/Desktop/ComputerNehalem: Intel's New Xeon Processor 5500 SeriesCheck This Out! 2009 Worlds Cheapest LaptopPhoneNokia 5800 Xpress MusicNokia 7100 SupernovaNew HTC Smart Phone Soon To Be ReleaseCameraPoGo: Instant Digital CameraPrinterMemJet: Fastest Printer Technology in the

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-73108148469961287062009-02-22T02:31:00.002-08:002009-03-16T01:46:30.695-07:00

TekhPoynt.Com is one of the fastest growing Engineering editorial site with a touch of tech reviews, guide techniques on engineering practice shared by the experts and online marketing.As we support Engineering Conferences, you can contact TekhPoynt(http://www.tekhpoynt.com/) for any upcoming events your organization want to announce publicly free of charge.I'm happy with the article I'ved just

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-83690539000402032792009-02-22T02:23:00.000-08:002009-03-24T07:43:23.660-07:00

IC Test EngineeringIC Test Debug and Troubleshooting in Production Environment

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-50301564093241041632009-02-21T07:24:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:27:16.820-07:00

This project is simply made up with TDA8551. Its a small audio amplifier from Philips Semiconductor (now NXP Semiconductor) with integrated volume control. When operated from +5v, it delivers a nominal output power of more than one watt into 8 ohms. It can also be used over a supply voltage range of +2.7v to +5.5v, with correspondingly reduced output power.The output volume can be adjusted from -

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-83908158245110257972009-02-02T22:37:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:28:12.623-07:00

On my last article I haved mention about innovations of WI-FI technology where G2 Microsystems able to enable the Intel's MyWiFI technology. This time, this is more interesting as it's my honor to share this interesting article I have digged from the bussinessweek.com. It talks about on opportunities for hi-tech innovative companies that could benefit to Obama's Green Stimulus Plan. Here's it is:

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-59907966640289452882009-01-10T05:35:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:29:29.131-07:00

G2 Microsystems is making it easier than ever to wirelessly connect headphones, speakers and other Wi-Fi devices directly to Intel® Centrino® 2 based notebooks, eliminating the need for separate access points or cables.With G2’s complete, fully calibrated Wi-Fi networking module(G2M5477) embedded inside, consumer devices are able to “talk” directly to an Intel My WiFi technology enabled notebook,

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-27121889811557868072009-01-10T03:51:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:26:12.825-07:00

The iconic inventor of the instant photo, Polaroid, has reinvented itself for the digital age, launching a digital camera which makes instant full-color prints called PoGo.This is the digital version of the traditional instant camera, which consumers have loved since the '70s.The Polaroid PoGo Instant Digital Camera uses Zink ink-free printing technology to produce instant prints on a special

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-1169560028643300482009-01-09T16:45:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:25:15.549-07:00

One of the cost effective and low-risk business model or type of business nowadays is providing services to "fabless" and OEM technology companies. Cost of manufacturing and operations is continuously accelerating which semiconductor companies cannot afford to expand anymore. Cost of unnecessary manpower resources is also adding-up to the burden.Apparently, the pain was in greater height after

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-75401551468623107032009-01-07T17:10:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:24:15.588-07:00

Have you heard of the latest news regarding the world's slimmest LCD TV? Yes, there is after the Mc Book Air (the world's slimmest notebook). Samsung unveiled on Jan 5, 2009 what it says is the world's slimmest LCD (liquid crystal display) TV.The new product, measuring only 6.5 millimetres (0.26 inch) thick, is thinner than any other existing TV set, and even slimmer than most mobile handsets,

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-65143015638034746192009-01-05T01:24:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:23:24.925-07:00

The sound generator shown here uses its built-in loudspeaker as a microphone when it is in the stand-by state. As soon as it detects a noise that exceeds an adjustable threshold level, it becomes active. This small, clever circuit can be used as an alarm generator that reacts to noises. You can also use it to help you locate an object in response to a loud sound, such as clapping your hands or

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-67594597985826705552009-01-01T16:35:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:23:01.094-07:00

Here's the first electronic project I would be sharing for our hobbyist, students and other techies. I suggest to try all the electronics projects I published on the "bread board" first before implementing them on the PCB. If the schematic doesn't work in the first place that would be the most fun as you have chance to debug the circuit and learn as you go along.As the signal from a microphone is

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-83096608357676468702008-12-31T19:57:00.001-08:002009-05-09T07:22:24.224-07:00

In Dec 3, 2003, the President of the United States of America signed into law the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, which authorizes funding for nanotechnology research and development (R&D) over four years, starting in FY 2005.This legislation puts into law programs and activities supported by the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), one of the President's highest

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-55313806857726508162008-12-27T05:07:00.001-08:002009-05-09T07:21:58.868-07:00

by: Allan B. DizonThe supply current (IDD) tests verify that the DUT supply current is not excessive. Although it is usually not specified, it is sometimes good practice to check for a minimum supply current. There are two methods for testing the device supply current. The first method is called static testing, because the device is not active. The second method is called dynamic testing, because

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-54934867963591595392008-12-23T01:36:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:21:35.120-07:00

Signal Pin Leakage is a customer-specified that needs to be guaranteed by test. It is also the best way to detect ESD/EOS damage caused by part handling during the manufacturing process. Historically, leakage has been useful in highlighting flaws in the wafer/assembly process. The goal of this test is to screen for fab process excursions, assembly defects and damage caused by back-end

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-30712060508835483002008-12-19T21:17:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:21:07.725-07:00

by: Allan B. DizonThe continuity test (also called contact test) verifies that, during a device test, electrical contact is made to all signal pins on the DUT and that no signal pin is shorted to another signal pin or power/ground. Device cost is directly related to how long it takes to test each device. One of the best ways to reduce average test time per device is to reject bad devices as soon

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-58944874901247858452008-12-10T18:45:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:14:57.492-07:00

Hi, I just thought I feel that its worthy of sharing our company's (G2 Microsystems) success story amidst of the current worldwide economic climate. Below is the copy of the article written by: Loius E. Frenzel from Electronic Design.Wi-Fi Chips Stand Out In A Sea Of Wireless ProductsMost of the ICs we cover in Electronic Design are new products that really have something to offer. With hundreds

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-28518702285916007212008-12-08T15:54:00.000-08:002009-06-18T18:06:03.106-07:00

With the current economic crisis (hopefully won't last longer), someone should think a great idea to survive with the world where competency is tight. I came acrossed with an article I read, talking about nanotechnology. The great opportunities that could make a difference and reshape the world we live-in.With the ability to manipulate matter at the molecular level, nanotechnology will be driven

skywalkernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-67290253767633138172008-11-28T18:10:00.000-08:002009-05-09T07:13:52.785-07:00

by Allan B. DizonFirst, find out what's failing, turn on the datalogger and look closely at the test results. Which test is failing, is it a DC fail, an AC fail or a functional fail? Is only one test failing, one pin failing? These are the common basic questions that need to be answer first before "deep-diving" the problem. Look for basic clues - if problem is not apparent, proceed as follows and

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by: Allan B. DizonThe following set of rules will apply in most instances. If you should ever feel a need to intentionally violate these rules make certain that you fully understand the consequences.a. Never functionally test an input pin as if it were an output. This can be accomplished by accidentally setting the output compare mask on an input pin.b. Never connect a tester pin driver to an

allanbdizonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-36759442490715945382008-11-06T19:52:00.000-08:002009-05-12T07:45:28.578-07:00

I would like to share with you the commonly used terminologies in IC Test Development Engineering. Hope this would help to the aspiring Test Engineers and could serve as a refresher to all Test Engineers out there.1. Test Program - the purpose of a semiconductor test program is to control the test hardware (such us ATE or test loadboard) in a manner that will guarantee that the DUT meets or

allanbdizonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-55153478748472751392008-11-05T06:24:00.000-08:002009-05-12T07:43:00.172-07:00

There are a lot of Test Engineers working in electronics or in semiconductor technology companies. But did you ask your self who you really are? In what way you can contribute to your organization?Perhaps this would be a good time to discuss the traditional roles of test engineers. But before jumping into that perspective lets take a classical scenario during new product introduction(NPI) phase

allanbdizonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-42500901208630013002008-10-26T16:53:00.000-07:002009-06-18T18:00:18.477-07:00

Automatic Test Equipment(a.k.a. ATE) is a consequence of computers being interface with digitally-controlled stimulus and measurement instrumentation. ATE replaced the benchtop set-ups of instrumentation that were manually controlled to make measurements. Once started, ATE can continue its operation with no outside intervention and can test thousands of parameters in seconds.ATE dramatically

abdizon5noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132762847866222081.post-88445094087022291432008-10-26T01:58:00.001-07:002009-05-12T07:40:02.240-07:00

Internet-Enable Anything Today with G2 Microsystems' Complete Wi-Fi(R) Networking Module Industry's Smallest, Lowest-Power Module Complemented by New Software Applicationsfrom CNBC NewsIt is now possible to Internet-enable anything -- even battery-powered or microcontroller-based devices - in an instant with a complete, fully-calibrated Wi-Fi networking module from G2 Microsystems.The new G2M5477

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