CMP DevNet Embedded and Real-time Systemhttp://devnet.developerpipeline.comCMP DevNet Embedded and Real-time SystemsCMP DevNet Embedded and Real-time System http://devnet.developerpipeline.com Toshiba's HD DVD Player: Pushing the Performance Envelop http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1175965084052/ Because the HD DVD standard is relatively new, there were few shortcuts to be taken by the system's designers. Designing and Debugging ROM-based Code http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1175964393234/ Assuming ROM is your memory of choice, proper debugging can save you loads of time and money. Open Source Soft Microprocessors http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1173555136952/ FPGA designers are embedding soft microprocessors in an increasing number of designs. RFID Basics http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1172242453958/ A basic RFID system consists of an antenna, transceiver with a decoder, and transponder. Parallel Processing Architecture Brings Advanced Vision Applications to Today's Cars http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1171661541631/ Technologies now on the road enable automotive design engineers to implement robust and powerful recognition algorithms, while meeting the stringent power consumption and operational constraints associated with automotive design. Using Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers to Test Passive RFID tags http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1171069468160/ Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) applications are rapidly growing as both reader and tag prices drop, and global markets expand. Fixed vs. Floating Point: A Surprisingly Hard Choice http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1171126972169/ Which is better: a fixed-point DSP or a floating-point DSP? The answer may surprise you -- and so may the reasons. This article shows how to make the right choice, using two $5 DSPs as examples. 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Buildings With Brains http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1159549996591/ IP sets the stage for 'intelligent' structures, and VARs should be getting in on the action Migrating from 8-/16-bit to 32 bit http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1159125016539/ Lessons learned the hard way How to Design Fast Charging for High-capacity Batteries http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1158507611973/ Find out how to design chargers that handle higher capacity batteries without adding time to the equation. Simplify Set-Top-Box Software Updates http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1156108100741/ IPTV and VOD providers are eager to deploy the latest set-top-box (STB) features. Standardized, centralized, and efficient STB update systems will be crucial for effective management and ongoing competitiveness of video networks. Here are the challenges of updating STB software, and potential solutions. Building a Linux Audio Player http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1153519618495/ Testing 16 applications can be music to your ears Review: Archos 104 http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1152982719856/ There's a lot to like with Archos' new low-end MP3 player, but it doesn't quite add up to a desirable device Power Management for Mobile Devices http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/ddj1141398892253/ With the convergence of new computing, communication and entertainment applications on wireless handsets, power demands are increasing rapidly, yet the capacity of batteries cannot keep up. Power Management for Mobile Devices http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/byt1141398504992/ With the convergence of new computing, communication and entertainment applications on wireless handsets, power demands are increasing rapidly, yet the capacity of batteries cannot keep up. Accelerating Compute Intensive Functions Using C http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/ddj0604g/ Joe examines how you accelerate application processing using a software-configurable architecture to achieve hardware-accelerated performance in C. Of Interest http://devnet.developerpipeline.com/documents/s=9854/ddj0604l/ April 2006 Of Interest.