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Improving A/D Converter Resolution by Oversampling and Averaging—Part 3
by Leonard Staller
In the third part of our ongoing ChipCenter tutorial, we'll present some guidelines to determine if oversampling and averaging will be effective. A sample of real-world coding is included.

Tech Notes

Technical Features.
Improving A/D Converter Resolution by Oversampling and Averaging—Part 2 by Leonard Staller
Improving A/D Converter Resolution by Oversampling and Averaging—Part 1 by Leonard Staller
Data Acquisition Fundamentals: Part II of a Two-Part Series by Yiannis Pavlou
Data Acquisition (DAQ) Fundamentals: Part I of a Multi-Part eChip Series by Yiannis Pavlou
Mixed-Signal Testing - Without ATE by Alexander Goncharenko
Prototyping Test Systems in Software Using IVI Simulation by Dany Cheij
Tune Up Your Test System With IVI Drivers by Dany Cheij
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Design Automation

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The Design Automation Conference people have put together what looks like an outstanding technical program. The program should interest anyone involved in chip design, with emphasis on embedded-software development. (EE Times)
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DSP

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- New - U. Washington Image Computing Systems Lab Hosts Library
The University of Washington's Image Computing Systems Laboratory launches a Video/Image Computing Library for the Texas Instruments TMS320C64x DSP family. The library will assist with programming for video and imaging applications. (ChipCenter: WebScan)
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Software Development

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Test and Measurement

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- New - LogicVision's Embedded Test Integrates with Current-Test
LogicVision, a provider of embedded test intellectual property for ICs, announces that Q-Star Test, a provider of current-based (IDD) test-and-measurement, has joined the LogicVision Ready partner program. The partnership will combine LogicVision's Embedded Test Solution technology with Q-Star's test appraoch. (ChipCenter: WebScan)
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PC Tools

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