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April 23, 2009  

MMIC Co-Design in ADS for 4G LTE applications
Thurs., Apr 23, 2009 11AM PST / 2PM EST
Learn the techniques of co-designing a high yield MMIC from schematic to layout with packaging and other system components for the latest 4G LTE wireless applications. Then generate accurate non-linear X-parameter models of the MMIC in ADS 2009 for sharing with system design partners to secure design wins. Learn about the new ADS value-priced co-design platform bundles to help you streamline your design flow and reduce your total EDA investment cost during this downturn. Sign up today by clicking here.

High efficiency Doherty amplifiers based on LDMOS technology for wireless infrastructure
Tues., Apr 28, 2009 7AM PST / 10AM EST
NXP Semiconductors is the leading provider of world-class RF power LDMOS transistors that meet the growing demand for reduced power consumption in cellular transmitters. In this webinar, high efficiency Doherty reference designs will be presented, which address the stringent demands of high-data rate applications such as W-CDMA and WiMAX. Emerging standards such as LTE and Multicarrier GSM will also be reviewed. Moreover, the world's first fully integrated medium power Doherty transistors that effectively address the cost and size requirements of power amplifier manufacturers will be presented. Sign up today by clicking here.

Time is Money. Prototype Your Next Project or Idea.
Tues., Apr 28, 2009 9AM PST / 12PM EST
Extra time or money isn't something that appears in any of today's design budgets. Hence, engineers need to make sure they get it right the first time. A successful prototype allows you to thoroughly test your hardware and software designs along with ideally allowing you to reuse some of your prototype design within the final product. This presentation will provide tips from industry experts around why and how to create a functional prototype for your next project. Signup today by clicking here.

Solar Array Simulation for Satellite Testing
Wed., Apr 29, 2009 10AM PST / 1PM EST
Understanding the requirements and performance of solar array simulation equipment, its limitations and strengths, can lead to more effective and higher quality test results. The sourcing of power from a solar array simulator must be an accurate substitute for a physical array such that the range of real life solar array operating performance is delivered. A solar array simulator must be capable of simulating an array in spin, moving in and out of eclipse and shadow, and over a wide temperature range. It must be compatible with the type of satellite bus regulation employed such as Maximum Power Point Tracker, Sequential Shunt Regulation, Series Regulation, etc. From small to large systems, the effectiveness and efficiency of system control and the acquisition of data is a key consideration.

This seminar discusses satellite solar array simulation considerations ranging from specific testing techniques and best practices to test system architectural elements that drive usability and reliability, test platform re-configurability and energy efficiency. Sign up today by clicking here.

Taking LTE MIMO from Standards to Starbucks
Thurs., Apr 30, 2009 10AM PST / 1PM EST
Join Agilent for this four-stop journey exploring the fascinating world of MIMO. The journey begins by explaining the principles that make MIMO work: spatial correlation, precoding and rank adaptation. But rather than rely on mathematical descriptions which can often be a barrier to some, the explanation will be based on some very well understood acoustic phenomenon which will help demystify what MIMO is all about. After establishing the basic physics behind MIMO the webcast will move into how the LTE air interface has been designed to allow MIMO to perform at its best.

The third stage in the journey will explain the nature of the LTE MIMO conformance tests. Due to the complexity of the LTE air interface these have been written with many of the more advanced capabilities either simplified or switched off. This open loop approach to testing limits the insight that can be gained into actual mobile performance in real world conditions — something that has to be understood for competitive advantage and operator selection. The final stage in the journey looks at tools that can be used to evaluate MIMO performance in real life conditions including the crucial impact of real antenna design, real fading and closed loop control. Sign up today by clicking here.




• ARM netbooks struggle with video, apps
• IBM Fellow: Moore's Law defunct
• Microchip aims to 'elbow out' rivals in MCU crisis


CAN Primer: Creating your own Network
Keil, an ARM Company, April 2009

JTAG Debug—Everything You Need to Know
Mentor Graphics, April 2009

Book Excerpt: Analog IC Design with Low-Dropout Regulators (part 5 of 5)
Professor Gabriel Alfonso Rincón-Mora, Georgia Institute of Technology, April 2009

High-Definition Surveillance Systems Using Low Cost FPGAs
Altera, March 2009







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