February 2011

The February 2011 edition features Communications and Embedded Systems, as well as Security & Protection.

The first article in Communications, by Stefan Gudmundsson and Mike Ueland at Telit Wireless, considers wireless cellular technologies in vehicles. Similar technologies are reviewed against GSM, before conclusions are drawn.

Then, an article from information supplied by Agilent Technologies discusses power accuracy in receiver test when using external attenuators to improve speed and accuracy.

Three articles are presented in Embedded Systems: In the first article, Mark Waugh at Murata Electronics discusses the company's design solution for DC bias in multilayer capacitors. The second article, by Kevin Morris at Altium, briefly reviews Altium Designer 10 before Dr Stephan Zizala at Infineon discusses microcontrollers in terms of increasing design complexity.

In Security & Protection, an article from information supplied by Harris Corporation unveils new encryption technology, specifically in terms of the company's NSA certified suite B radio. Also in this feature, Michael Raspotnig at PULS discusses electronic fuses to protect 24V DC load circuits. ‘End of the road for Facebook' is an opinion article by John McLoughlin in which the value of social networking tools like Facebook is weighed against the increased network security risks presented by these applications. Finally, an article from information supplied by EBV Elektrolink, summarizes the services and components the company can provide for smart grid sector development.

Do enjoy

Pierre van Rhyn, Pr Sci Nat,
MSc (Eng)(UP), COC6 (Radio) (SA PMG)