Circuit Cellar Online -This Month

THE MAGAZINE FOR COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Circuit Cellar Online offers articles illustrating creative solutions and unique applications through complete projects, practical tutorials, and useful design techniques.

	MAKING THE CHANGE
		From Standalone to Internet Appliance by Edward Steinfeld Plenty of devices have made the transition from standalone product to Internet appliance, but Edward looks at why you might consider making the change in your next project and how you can get the most out of Internet appliances. April 2000
	RECYCLE YOUR CODE
		Conversion and Optimization Techniques by Stephen Bowling Portable code and design reusability have become increasingly important as designers are given shorter design cycles and time-to-market goals. As Stephen explains, the PIC18Cxxx architecture lets you get more mileage out of your programming efforts. April 2000
	THE SHARC IN THE C
		by Michael Smith In a recent project, Mike set out to develop DSP algorithms suitable for producing an improved sound stage for headphones. Using the Analog Devices 21061 SHARC, he modified the phase and amplitude of the audio signal before it is sent to the ear, thus creating �virtual� speakers that give the effect of listening via room speakers. April 2000
	LOOKING GOOD
		Using a Graphics-Based LCD Module by Bob Perrin and Tak Auyeung Advances in technology have brought graphics-based LCDs into the budget range of many embedded applications. Unfortunately, graphics modules aren�t as easy to work with as the ubiquitous character-based display. Using C, Bob and Tak explain what it takes to implement a graphics-based module. April 2000
	EMBED THIS PC
		Part 4: Designing Peripherals In by George Martin George has covered the CPU options and selected DRAM and BIOS flash memory devices for the embedded �486 project. In the final part of this series, he ties it all together and takes a look at what kinds of peripherals you might want to add on. April 2000
	THE RETREAT OF SILICON
		by Tom Cantrell Most of the attention being paid to the march of silicon is focused on the mega-chips. But, with the latest in less-is-more solutions, things might be about to change. April 2000
	ASK US
		THE ENGINEERS TECH-HELP RESOURCE Let us help keep your project on track or simplify your design decision. Put your tough technical questions in front of the ASK US team. In an engineering predicament? Read questions & answers from other engineers.
	WHAT'S YOUR ENGINEERING QUOTIENT?
		Test Your EQ presents some basic engineering problems for you to test your engineering quotient. • Step up to the plate. —Questions 1 & 2 • Take a swing! —Questions 3 • What's the count? —Questions 4 • Homerun? —Questions 5
	RESOURCE LINKS
		Each month Circuit Cellar's Resource Links provide helpful links and information on a variety of featured topics. Real Time Clocks and How to Set Them by Bob Paddock Rugged Data Storage by Bob Paddock
	DESIGN CONTESTS
		Connect Your PIC to the Internet Win your share of $26,500 CASH plus great Development Tool Prizes! Deadline May 1, 2000 More information.
	NEW PRODUCT NEWS—edited by Harv Weiner
		Digital I/O Module PC/104-compatible Digital I/O Module High-Performance SBC Single Board Computer Windows CE Computer Controller Development Kit Embedded Controller Voltage Reference New Product submissions may be sent to Harv Weiner. 4 Park St. Vernon, CT 06066.
	PRIORITY INTERRUPT
		Circuit Cellar Online by Steve Ciarcia Read Steve Ciarcia's latest editorial exclusively presented by AVNET. April 2000
	CIRCUIT CELLAR's Print Magazine
		Take advantage of more than 11 years of engineering editorial experience with Circuit Cellar's print magazine! Full of unique, application-oriented articles. Come see what's in this month's publication! April 2000
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