Cover Story
Runaway Evolution of Google Machines
Inside a Google Machine!
Part 1: Vision
Leveraging JavaScript to Also Enter Embedded Devices Market
JavaScript, a Web application scripting language, makes it possible to useservices available on the Internet to develop high-functionality embedded devices at low cost.Google is actively trying to use JavaScript as leverage to enter the embedded device field. Although competition is stiff, Google's speed is overwhelming all other contenders. The perception gap between Internet companies and the embedded device industry, however, may prove to be the company's blind spot.
Part 2: Thorough Analysis
Why is the New V8 Engine so Fast?
Google’s newly developed V8JavaScript engine is noted for its high-speed operations. We asked the author, who is familiar with the integration of programming languages, to explain how the V8, whose source code has been made available to the public, achieves its high speed.
Special Feature
Organic EL Panels Changing at Long Last from Dark Horse to Mainstream in Illumination Applications
Detailed Report from Photokina 2008: Panasonic’s Innovation and Fujifilm’s Timely Move
Photokina, the largest camera-related exhibition in the world, was held September 23-28, 2008 in Cologne, Germany. Panasonic's high-end, mirror-less model drew the most attention, breaking through preconceived notionsofSLR cameras. Another bright spot amid the looming sense of market saturation was a Fujifilm product that can take three-dimensional and high-resolution images.
Days of Smarter Electricity Meters
The functions of electricity meters, normally installed in out-of-sight corners of homes and offices, may change drastically in the next few years.European and North American electric power companies are actively leading the way to better monitoring and control of energy usage by providing electricity meters with wireless communication functions as well as functions for controlling home appliances.If this trend spreads worldwide, it will not only create a gigantic, new market for send/receive ICs, but will also powerfully promote the networking of home appliances.
Guest Paper
Practical Methods for Incorporating Quality in Design
The attributes that define the quality of software are a key requirement in software development. It is not easy, however, to gather quality attribute information and use it in actual designs. In particular, it can be difficult to reach a mutual understanding with the stakeholders that hold the keys to determining specifications, develop quality attributes, and incorporate the derived requirements into existing analytical and design methods. This paper discusses quality attribute scenarios that define quality attributes with an awareness of operational aspects and attribute-driven design (ADD) that uses those scenarios to create software architectures.
Documentary
Development of Softbank Mobile “922SH” (Final)
Chairman Masayoshi Son's Persistent Demand for Improvements; Product Planners Rising to the Challenge
Tutorial
EMC Support Becoming Complicated (Part 1)
Battling Electromagnetic Noise in the Era of 6-Gbs Transmission Speed
Image content is becoming richer, as exemplified by the commercialization of 3D displays.Increasing transmission speed, however, makes serial interface noise countermeasures more difficult to implement. This article explains noise countermeasures that can be implemented for high-speed serial interfaces, as well as the potential of future optical interfaces.
Key Points of A-D Conversion Everyone Should Know: Session 4
Key Points of Sampling Characteristics and AC Characteristics
To be able to select the right A-D converter from amongall those available, designers must fully understand the concepts behind technical terms such as jitter and SFDR.In reality, however, many problems occur in the design phase because device designers lack this understanding. Therefore, this article begins a series of three that will explain the meanings of key terms used in data sheets.
Academy
Session 10: Preparation Leading up to Program Operation
Keyword
Li-ion Capacitor
Key Person
Mobile Saysoft, Inc. (U.S.), President Noriyuki Mori: iPhone Software Developed on the Side Becomes a Big Hit
NE Interview
Co-Founder of YouTube, Steve Chen: Using Google's Cloud Computing to Deliver Video to All Types of Devices
World Seport
From Saudi Arabia: Days of Total Dependence on Petroleum Are Over-Directing Ample Funds toward Nurturing New Industries
News
- Tearing Down the T-Mobile G1: A Surprising High-Density Main Board
- Sanyo Electric Develops Semiconductor Laser with 450-mW Pulse Output
- Panasonic Develops Prototype of Fuel Cell that Can Be Integrated into Laptop PCs
- B-CAS Reassessment Begins; Conflicting Interests Lead to Settlement Difficulty
