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The model world of 3D CAD


Electronics September 2013


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Contents…


News Industry Spotlight 4. EU research into microelectronics 5. MicroTCA rack system offering high availability 6. MicroNano MEMS 2013 Conference & Exhibition


Features


Distribution 8. The model world of 3D CAD 10. From prototype to production


Industry Interview 14. The Internet is not the only way to do business


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Special Supplement 15. Power Electronics


Wireless Technology 27. Small, powerful and aesthetic 28. Putting SoC in to IoT


Embedded Technology 30. A serious look at the Raspberry Pi


Sensing technology 32. Keeping cool & taking measure


Switches & Relays 32. High Voltage: Cutting the power


POWER EFFICIENCY


Reducing power loss


SOLAR POWER


Maximum power point control


Classified Sales Jack Pollard


POWER SUPPLIES & BATTERIES


Going in with battery back-up


Classified Designer Steve Parks


Magazine Administration Sarah Cox


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New Power Supplies to overcome tough test challenges


SPECIAL FOCUS: Power electronics supplement inside this issue COVER STORY


A focus on the occurrence of voltage drop and how to achieve the lowest possible level by selecting optimal load leads and power supplies using local bypassing. In response Agilent Technologies has developed a dynamic DC power supply to fit this type of application Featuring on page 12 of this issue


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