Nikkei Electronics Asia -- August 2008

Nikkei Electronics Asia-August 2008
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Cover Story

Mobile Phones Evolve toward Pocket HDTV

The development of HDTV-compatible mobile phones is progressing apace. 720p-compatible processors are already here, and 1080p-compatible products will likely arrive in 2008. By 2009, mobile phones will incorporate HDMI connectors.

Analysis

Touch Sensors Lead to Input Innovations

The pace of touch sensor technology development is accelerating fast. The goal is to develop touch sensors capable of conveying tactile information about an object through the screen.


Feature

Makers Propose LTE Patent Licensing Framework

Rohm Develops Non-Volatile Register; Slashes Dissipation

AIST Develops Safe C for Embedded Development

University Makes Solar Cell with Photosynthetic Protein

Latest

Vegetable Factories Integrate Solar Cells, LEDs

MicroTech Watch

Is LTE Overhyped?

Design View from Japan

45th DAC: Attendance Level Same as in 2007

Interview

GPUs Help Spread Parallel Computing

Reports

OmniVision Proposes Backside Illumination

Linear Targets Auto Market with LED Solutions

Wireless Charging Concept Revitalized

Growing Opportunities in Photovoltaics

Tech Commercialization Project Nurtures Start-Ups

Expanding Roles for "Smart Agents"

India Focus

Intersil India Focuses on Power Management Chips

Case for Fabs in India More Valid than Ever

Embedded Design: India's New Horizons

Briefs

Insights

Placing 01005 Components Reliably on Boards

Studying Solder Fatigue with Finite Element Analysis

Improving Yield in SMT Production Environment

Power Cycling Induced Failure Mechanisms

Solutions