Nikkei Electronics Asia -- January 2007

Cover Story

Analog Circuits Miniaturized for Mixed-Signal ICs

The rapidly shrinking design rule for the digital portion of single chips has brought about the need to miniaturize analog circuits; eventually they will also have to run on 1V or less.

Tech Analysis

Market for Wireless USB Grows with More Deregulation

With more deregulation, focus has been shifting to a higher frequency band (6-10.6GHz). Certified Wireless USB, which offers a speed equal to the USB2.0 High Speed mode (480Mbps max), is strongly positioned to benefit.

Columns

India's IC Design Capability Attracts Interest from Japan

A/V Content Distributed Wirelessly throughout Home

Flexible Displays Challenge Materials, Processes

Tech Feature

Sony Battery Defects; Tougher Safety Measures Essential

Mobile Phone Makers Get Serious about Mobile WiMAX

Panels about 1mm Thick for Kewl Mobile Phones

ISOM '06: 1 Tbyte, 1Gbps Targeted for 4G Optical Discs

Efforts to Extend DVD Life:Burning Movies onto Discs

Nokia's New Wibree Wireless: Only 10% Power of Bluetooth

Electronica 2006: LEDs Light Up the World

Monthly Special

Powering Processors for Mobile Devices

Designing Wide-Range Power Supplies for 3-Phase Industrial Applications

Non-Standard Solutions as Alternatives for Low-Cost Wireless Communications

Mango Capitalizes on Growing GPS PND Market

Industry & Market

Visual Perception brings HDTV Image Quality to Ordinary Displays

UTAC Expands Thailand Operations with Third Plant

University Team Develops Breakthrough Superconducting Technology

Intel to Build "Largest" Chip Plant in Vietnam

Cadence India: Facing Down Design Challenges