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CONTENTS: SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
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* BEST OF THE WEB - FEATURED SITES
 - Top New EE Sites of the Month
 - Complete List of This Month's Best Papers, Demo's, Cool Sites

* CONFERENCE CALENDAR
 - Featured Upcoming Conferences, Seminars, and Webcasts

* eCLIPS - BEST OF THE WEB, TOP SITES BY SUBJECT AREA
 - Busses & Boards - CompactPCI, PC/104, 1394...
 - DSP/Communications - DSP's, VoiceIP, TeleComm...
 - Embedded Systems - 68K, x86, 8051...
 - System-on-a-Chip - Config. Processors, FPGA's, IP...
 - Embedded Software - assembly, C/C++, java

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PHOENIX BIOS EDITOR - FREE DOWNLOAD
>> Phoenix BIOS Editor is a Windows-based application providing tools 
that allow embedded design manufacturers, silicon vendors, OEMs, ODMs 
and system builders to create custom BIOS for specific applications and 
designs. This greatly simplifies BIOS edits, eliminating complicated 
source code changes that once were necessary.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/489


BEST OF THE WEB - TOP NEW EE SITES OF THE MONTH:
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PROFIBUS US SITE (portal, 5 Stars)
>> With more applications, more devices and more new technology, 
PROFIBUS has emerged as the undisputed leader in fieldbus automation. 
This easy-to-implement technology is an IEC 61158 standard and is on 
the cutting edge of communications for factory and process automation.  
This is the US portal for Profibus.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/572/

ADAPTIVE FREQUENCY HOPPING FOR REDUCED INTERFERENCE BETWEEN BLUETOOTH 
AND WIRELESS LAN (paper, 4 Stars)
>> Devices communicating by means of Bluetooth wireless technology run 
the risk of causing and encountering interference in environments 
where other wireless technologies are in use. Wireless LAN and other 
applications based on the IEEE 802.11 specification are the most 
relevant examples of such technologies. These operate in the same 
unlicensed 2.4 GHz ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) radio band 
as does Bluetooth.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/573
 
ARM DEVELOPMENTS (personal page, 4 Stars)
>> This page is dedicated to all things ARM. It contains links to 
pages concerned with the ARM processor and it contains some 
information not available elsewhere. Contained within these pages are 
links to work I am doing using the ATMEL ARM Thumb Processors. I am 
using the ATMEL EB01 development boards and a board of my own design 
(see left), using the GNU Toolset
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/574/
 
BLUETOOTH SIG MEMBER SITE (organization, 4 Stars)
>> Publicly Available Bluetooth Specifications The latest releases of 
completed Bluetooth Specifications are available to Non-Members of 
Bluetooth SIG, and can be downloaded from this Web Site.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/575/
 
BLUETOOTH SINGLE CHIP RADIOS: HOLY GRAIL OR WHITE ELEPHANT? 
(paper, 4 Stars)
>> The emerging Bluetooth market is highly cost sensitive and chip 
manufacturers are striving to produce the lowest priced components 
possible. The stated goal is to implement Bluetooth for less than five 
dollars. Radio designers have proclaimed for years that the ultimate 
way to achieve the lowest cost and smallest footprint is to develop a 
single chip radio.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/576
 
BUILD OR BUY AN EMBEDDED PC? FIRST COUNT THE COSTS (paper, 4 Stars)
>> The 1990s have seen a pronounced shift in how embedded systems are 
designed. The shift has been driven by (1) the ubiquitous PC, (2) 
time-to-market pressure, and (3) corporate down sizing. The bottom 
line is that companies are demanding that engineers produce more 
complex product, at lower cost and in less time. Management and 
engineers have adapted to this challenge by ''outsourcing'' . . .
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/577
 
CIRCUITREE MAGAZINE (magazine, 4 Stars)
>> Circuitree is a leading print magazine devoted to the Printed 
Circuit Board (PCB) industry.  Free subscription, for qualified 
engineers available.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/578/
 
DIRECT SEQUENCE VS. FREQUENCY HOPPING (paper, 4 Stars)
>> The IEEE 802.11 specifications define standards for three 
unlicensed wireless methods. Two of these methods use radio waves and 
the third uses infrared light. As infrared is a limited technology 
that is only capable of transmitting relatively short distance vs. 
radio-based methods, in this document we will explore the two RF 
options, known as Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and 
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/560
 
EAP METHODS FOR 802.11 WIRELESS LAN SECURITY (tutorial, 4 Stars)
>> Because they broadcast data on the open airways, wireless networks 
present unique challenges for authentication mechanisms not 
encountered on wired networks. This tutorial explores how wireless 
networks are different from wired networks with regard to 
authentication and presents the requirements that an authentication 
method must meet in order to be appropriate for wireless networks.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/579/
 
ERTOS  (FREE IMPLEMENTATION) (rtos, 4 Stars)
>> eRTOS was written by Erick Engelke, the author of the single most 
widely used TCP implementations for 8088 based computers in the world: 
WATTCP. His TCP implementation, completed in 1989, was distributed 
freely and has been upgraded and verified against all other major 
TCP implementations in the years since the initial release.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/580/
 
FIELDBUS COMPARISON (misc., 4 Stars)
>> MTL presents a wallchart of use to engineers using any of the 
various communication protocols available to industry at this time. 
The chart offers quick cross reference of the protocols, giving 
details of the media, data rates, physical layer standard, typical 
applications, whether intrinsic safety accommodated, addresses etc.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/581
 
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SOFTWARE TESTING (IIST) 
(association, 4 Stars)
>> The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) is an 
educational and professional development organization that has been 
founded to meet the following goal: Promote a disciplined approach to 
software testing and caution against ad hoc testing by non-qualified 
individuals and groups.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/582/
 
INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS CONTROL (paper, 4 Stars)
>> Topics include: * Typical control system * Basic Definition 
* Periodic Control of Continuous Systems * Control System Notation 
* etc.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/583
 
OPENGL ES SPECIFICATION (specifications, 4 Stars)
>> OpenGL ES (OpenGL for Embedded Systems) is a lightweight API for 
bringing advanced graphics capabilities to an increasing variety of 
mobile & handheld devices, appliances and embedded displays. It 
is based on well-defined subset profiles of OpenGL and enables the 
lightest weight interface between software and hardware.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/584
 
OPENH323 GATEKEEPER - THE GNU GATEKEEPER (freeware, 4 Stars)
>> The OpenH323 Gatekeeper is a full featured H.323 gatekeeper, 
available freely under GPL license. It is based on the OpenH323 H.323 
stack. Both components together form the basis for a free IP 
telephony system.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/585/
 
PC/104 EMBEDDED MODULES THE NEW SYSTEM COMPONENTS (paper, 4 Stars)
>> Standards-based design is the best and most logical approach for 
embedding a PC into a product. PC/104 bus modules operate as system 
components, adhering to both hardware and software industry standards.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/586
 
ROB'S FIELDBUS PAGES (resource, 4 Stars)
>> Welcome to the Fieldbus Reference List, now entering its third year
in existence since I started this webpage which is now collecting more 
than 1000 hits per month. New since this month is an extensive 
comparison of the Profibus, Interbus, AS-Interface and Industrial 
Ethernet systems. Until now, other comparisons did not go further than 
about 10 properties (to make it fit snugly on 1 A4).
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/587/
 
RTOS STATE OF THE ART ANALYSIS: DELIVERABLE D1.1 - RTOS ANALYSIS 
(paper, 4 Stars)
>> The objective of this workpackage is to make a study of the state 
of the art of real-time technology which is made available by the 
research community, and to determine what types of mechanisms actually 
turn out to be most useful for real-time applications. In concrete, 
this workpackage will analyse the real-time operating systems (RTOS) 
features and extract the main characteristics that will be included 
in the OCERA development.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/588
 
SERIAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (tutorial, 4 Stars)
>> Table of Contents: 1.Introduction to Serial Communication 
2.Synchronous Communications and Asynchronous Communication 2.1Serial 
Port Devices 2.2 Bi-Directional Communication 2.3 Synchronous 
Communication 2.3.1 Synchronous Data and Clock 2.3.2 Synchronous 
Transmission.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/589
 
STINGRAY FOR ATMEL ICE200 - PUBLIC BETA AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD 
(demo, 4 Stars)
>> StingRay features docking views to examine and change structured 
variables at the global and local level, browse the source code, 
examine CPU registers and ports, and manage breakpoints. Download a 
full featured debugger, not a limited demo version. The code will run 
for 30 days before purchase is required.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/590
 
TEST AND MEASUREMENT WORLD - BUYERS GUIDE (catalog, 4 Stars)
>> Browse or search by keyword for thousands of products and services 
in Test and Measurement. ATE/Production Test/QA Cards and Modules 
Distributors (Third Party) EMC Test Equipment Environmental Test 
Equipment ESD Control/Protection Fiber-Optic/Electro-Optic Test 
Equipment Inspection Equipment Ren . . .
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/591
 
UNDERSTANDING PACKET VOICE PROTOCOLS (tutorial, 4 Stars)
>> H.323 Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) Session Initiation 
Protocol (SIP) H.248/Media Gateway Control (MEGACO)In the process of 
implementing workable VoIP solutions, network engineers had to 
determine how each of these protocols worked and which ones were best 
for particular networks and applications. This paper provides some 
guidance and understanding of these VoIP protocols and tries to 
clarify some of the confusion in the marketplace.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/592/
 
USB EVALUATION KITS (demo, 4 Stars)
>> * PDIUSBD12 - USB 1.1 HID Mouse Kit * ISP1581 USB Bulk-only Mass 
Storage Kit * ISP1581 Generic Kit * RF Remote Control Modules * VGA 
Imaging Module * RF Communications Modules
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/569
 
VERILOG CENTER (personal page, 4 Stars)
>> Verilog Center is an Oracle of Verilog Hardware Description 
Language and E.D.A. May you find answers to all your questions. If 
not email me Verilog FAQ This page contains answers to most of your 
frequently asked questions. Excellent starting
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/593/
 
VHDL ONLINE (GERMANY) (tutorial, 4 Stars)
>> An initiative of the university to develop a competent WWW server 
about VHDL. A goal is to provide a knowledge base, which enables 
students and also engineers to learn the use of VHDL by their own. 
With the integration of the hypertext documents in the WWW we try to 
enable a lot of people to become VHDL users.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/594/
 
VXIBUS SPECIFICATIONS (specifications, 4 Stars)
>> * VXI-1, Rev 2.0 VXIbus System Specification * VXI-8, Rev. 2.0 
Cooling Characterization Methodology * VXI-10, Rev. 2.10 Fast Data 
Channel Specification * VXI-11, Rev. 1.0 TCP/IP Instrument Protocol 
Specification * VXI-11.1, Rev. 1.0 TCP/IP-VXIbus Interface 
Specification * VXI-11.2, Draft 0.3 TCP/IP-IEEE 488.1 Interface 
Specification * VXI-11.3, Draft 0.3 TCT/IP-IEEE 488.2 Instrument 
Interface Specification
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/595
 
WHAT IS PXE? (paper, 4 Stars)
>> This white paper answers common questions regarding Preboot 
Execution Environment (PXE) and outlines the benefits today?s 
networked organizations can expect to gain from it.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/596
 
WHICH FIELDBUS TO GO FOR? (paper, 4 Stars)
>> There have emerged literally hundreds of fieldbuses developed by 
different companies and organisations all over the world. The term 
fieldbus covers many different industrial network protocols. Most 
fieldbus protocols have been developed and supported by specific PLC manufacturers. The accompanying table summarises some of the main 
ones.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/597

*** COMPLETE LIST ***
>> For a complete list of the month's BEST SITES go to
@ http://www.eg3.com/search/bestofweb.htm


BEST OF THE WEB: FEATURED UPCOMING CONFERENCES
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9/8/2003, ORLANDO: GIGABIT ETHERNET CONFERENCE
>> The conference is designed for people interested in the design, 
development and implementation of Gigabit Ethernet technology in new 
and existing computer systems and networks. GEC represents the only 
narrowly focused, high-tech oriented event annually,
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/447/

9/14/2003, BARCELONA: IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON IMAGE 
PROCESSING
>> ICIP is one of the major worldwide forums for the dissemination of 
the state-of-the-art technologies in image and video processing. More 
than 1000 professionals are expected to attend the conferences, coming 
from leading companies, top R&D centers, universities and main players 
in international R&D projects.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/526
 
9/15/2003, BOSTON: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
>> The software industry changes with the snap of a finger. Can you 
get a handle on it? It's all within your reach at SD. As the only 
independent forum where developers can interact with today's most 
influential gurus, tool vendors and development technologies, SD draws 
the elite.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/268/
 
9/15/2003, SAN JOSE: INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM
>> Intel Developer Forum is THE event for Intel-based design, both 
embedded and non-embedded.  Meet with vendors, attend technical 
sessions, and network with other ee's focused on the Intel 
Architectures.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/571
 
9/15/2003, BOSTON: EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCES
>> The PREMIER real-world event for embedded systems developers. Held 
in the Spring on the West Coast (San Francisco), and Fall on the East 
Coast (Boston). If you are an embedded designers, this is the MECCA 
you must visit at least once!
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/188/
 
9/17/2003, PORTLAND: IEEE INTERNATIONAL ASIC/SOC CONFERENCE
>> The IEEE International ASIC/SOC Conference has been a major forum 
for designers to exchange information, gain new knowledge and network 
with others in the field. The conference theme will be System-on-Chip 
in a Networked World. The conference will have three days of technical 
paper sessions, one day of tutorial workshops by leading experts in 
the field, and keynote sessions by the foremost leaders in the field.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/598/
 
9/21/2003, SAN FRANCISCO: PORTABLE POWER CONFERENCE
>> There are conferences that focus on portable product design, on 
computing, on wireless communications, on power management, on 
electronic components, on battery technology, and on fuel cell 
technology, Portable Power Conference & Expo is the only 
conference that brings all the constituencies together to address 
every aspect of power.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/434/
 
9/22/2003, BOSTON: VOICE ON THE NET - INTERNET TELEPHONY
>> Host of Internet Telephony and Voice on The Net shows. The VON 
Conferences focus on the convergence of the Telecom and Internet 
Industries. We are the meeting place for the IP Communications 
Industry...and we are not just about voice.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/333/

9/28/2003, ST LOUIS: 2003 IEEE WORKSHOP ON STATISTICAL SIGNAL 
PROCESSING
>> The Signal Processing Theory and Methods Technical Committee of the 
IEEE Signal Processing Society announces the 2003 IEEE Workshop on 
Statistical Signal Processing. SSP-03 will feature plenary lectures by 
leaders in the field of statistics and signal processing, peer-
reviewed poster presentations, and a small number of meritorious peer-
reviewed oral presentations. 
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/599/

9/30/2003, CHARLOTTE: INTERNATIONAL TEST CONFERENCE
>> The world's premier conference dedicated to electronic test 
technology, covering the complete cycle from design verification, test, 
diagnosis, failure analysis back to process and design improvement.
@ http://www.eg3.com/best.cgi/600/
 
*** COMPLETE CONFERENCE CALENDAR ***
>> For a complete and searchable list of upcoming CONFERENCES, 
SEMINARS, and WEBINARS go to
@ http://www.eg3.com/search/conferences.htm


BEST OF THE WEB: TOP SITES:
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TOP SITES BY SUBJECT CATEGORY
>> Browse the TOP SITES by subject category.  These are the best 
Internet portals, publications, consortia and other one-stop info
resources for efficient Web browsing.  Subjects include Busses &
Boards (PC/104, VME, CompactPCI...), DSP/Communications, Embedded
Systems (8051, ARM, PowerPC...), System-on-a-Chip (IP, ASIC, FPGA...)
@ http://www.eg3.com/WebID/ambig/5-stars.htm


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