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LatticeECP3 FPGA Jamz Music Video
If you enjoyed the original Lattice MachXO2 “pitchman” video in 2010, or the follow-up Power Manager II “pickle” video, check out the latest music video from Lattice featuring the LatticeECP3 FPGA. It’s…
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Video Sneak Peek: Industry’s First 28-Gbps FPGA
If you are seeking a device that is fast, reliable, and gives you high bandwidth, seek no further. Our 28-nm Stratix® V FPGAs are just what…
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Multicore Automation
I used to be a die-hard manual transmission driver. Even before I drove a car, I had learned how to double-clutch for smooth on-the-go gear…
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Methods of Estimating Component Temperatures
It is well known that IC components heat up during operation as they dissipate power while doing their analog and digital magic. But how can…
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Parlez-Vous Mali?
We’ve been talking a lot about ARM lately, and why not? It’s the company behind the world’s most popular 32-bit processor. ARM-based chips outnumber even…
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One for All
In today’s global electronics economy and, more important, global techonomy, successful companies have to make careful decisions where they will differentiate and where they will…
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Are We Done Yet?
“Is this it?” “Yeah, I think so. Drop it off here.” “Whaddaya mean, ‘I think so’? If they don’t get the money, we’re dead.” “I…
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Controlling Power During IC Production Test
Many of today’s integrated-circuits (ICs) are designed to operate in low-power modes to accommodate greater analog-digital integration, faster operating frequencies, and battery-powered applications. During semiconductor…
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Keeping it All in Memory
When you think “database,” a number of images might come to mind. Giant servers with multiple IT experts required to make even the most minute…
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Head in the Clouds
Is it just me, or is “cloud computing” the dumbest idea ever? Oh, sure, I know IT managers and journalists and armchair pundits are getting…