Gesture interfaces are evolving in complexity and capability, adding new dimensions to the control of electronic devices from game systems to mobile phones to industrial systems.
With new ink technology in hand, designers are investigating high-speed presses to print millions of throwaway electronic components at a fraction of the cost of silicon-based circuitry.
Integrating wireless capability into an SOC requires careful attention to partitioning and architectural decisions that often have no clear-cut answers.
EDN Asia spoke with Rick Hill, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Novellus Systems, on the opening of company’s international headquarters in Singapore. Excerpts:
Using the lower power modes of advanced microcontrollers means less battery drain in parked automobiles and longer battery life in portable consumer products.
