Nikkei Electronics Asia -- October 2008

Nikkei Electronics Asia-September 2008
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Cover Story

FPGAs Leveling with ASICs, ASSPs

Now that design rules have stopped shrinking for ASICs, ASSPs and the like, they seem likely to be replaced by FPGAs. With their design rules coming into the 40nm generation, FPGAs will soon be level with ASICs and ASSPs in terms of circuit size and performance.

Analysis

Can Batteries Save Embattled Wind Power?

Wind power is causing great excitement as a renewable energy source - except in Japan, where problems have slowed down its introduction. Can batteries help re-energize wind power introduction in Japan?

Latest

Sony's BRAVIA Reveals Potential of LCD TV



MicroTech Watch

Intel Discovers SoC Market


Feature

Opening Up eMobile's Lowest-Cost Mobile Phone

Matsushita Electric Prototypes High-Efficiency Green Laser

Bellnix Maps Transition to Digital Power Supplies

JAIST Recovers Rare Metals Using Seaweed

Optimism Runs High for Electronics Manufacturing

Design View from Japan

Cadence Japan Private Show Features Talks by TI, Renesas

Reports

"We are the Clear Choice for Replacement Printers"

Cheaper Wafer Process Opens Markets for LEDs

Applied Materials Sets Up Singapore Base

a-GPS Extends Popularity of GPS Phones

India Focus

LED Firms Push towards Lighting Mainstream

India Sustains Growth in PCs, Managed IT Services

Insights

MEMS Sensors Proliferate in Passive Safety Applications

Enabling CAN Safety with Next-Gen Microcontrollers

Door Zone Devices Improve Car Comfort, Convenience

Solutions

Developing FPGA-Based Engine Control System Using NI's CompactRIO

Mass Imaging for Ultra-Miniaturized Electronics

Power Efficiency Supplement 2008

Semiconductor Makers Strive to Tackle Power Efficiency Issues

Greatest Energy Resource Rests in More Efficient Utilization

Fairchild Addresses Energy Efficiency Challenge

Anadigics' HELP Technology for 3G and Beyond

Energy Efficiency Is About Measure and Fix, Says NI