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Monthly Archives: October 2012

October 31, 2012 - By John Blyler
In this October issue of “Industry Trends”, John Blyler and Sean O’Kane ponder the possibilities of inner space and thin air (think Dassault Systemes and Imec). Continue reading

October 26, 2012 - By John Blyler
A recent system-level power-modeling discussion at an Ansys-Apache-Qualcomm event contained a few surprises for IP designers. Continue reading

October 22, 2012 - By John Blyler
The white-washing of cloud computing remind us of the evolution of decades old rightsizing and client-server technologies. Continue reading

October 19, 2012 - By John Blyler
A new level of hardware and software IP integration is needed for true power optimization. Continue reading

October 12, 2012 - By John Blyler
Unlike inductive charging systems, RF energy harvesters provide ultra-low power over greater distances. And new feedback techniques promise greater efficiency. Continue reading

October 9, 2012 - By John Blyler
As chip design moves into the realm of 3D transistor structures and even MEMS, virtual-reality simulators may prove a necessity for both architects and educators. Continue reading