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	PIC REMOTE CONTROL WITH A TWIST
		by Brian Millier When he got his TV satellite dish, Brian discovered the freedoms of satellite network programming—and the limitations of the standard remote control. Not to be deterred from changing channels while in bed or recording on different channels while away from home, he used a PIC16F84 to design an IR remote that put him back in control. 9-99
	TESTING 1, 2
		Part 3: Powering Your Way Through Design Safely by George Novacek Coping with environmental challenges is a walk in the park in comparison to getting the power right. George explains the requirements of the different tests and explains what changes you have to make to your prototype for your product to succeed. 9-99
	SELF-HELP FOR BUGS IN THE FIELD
		A Device-Initiated Upgrade Solution by Peter Gravestock Repairing bugs or upgrading firmware after a product is shipped and in the field can be quite challenging, especially when the traditional methods (e.g., upgrade disk, FTP download, or visiting engineer) can't be used. With GoAhead's device-initiated architecture, Peter shows us just how easy remote and automatic fixes can be. 9-99
	ETHERNET NETWORKING
		From Desktop to Device by William Peisel and Dick Caro Once upon a time, there were many myths about Ethernet, and engineers were afraid to venture into the gloomy tangle of Ethernet networking. But, William and Dick aren't telling tales when they say that low installation/ownership costs and Internet integration capabilities will lead to Ethernet networks at all levels of business and industry in the near future. 9-99
	I/O FOR EMBEDDED CONTROLLERS
		Part 1: Digital I/O by Bob Perrin I/O, I/O, so off to work....Designing generic controllers with only guesstimations of what the end-product I/O needs might be keeps Bob busy at work. When it comes to designing I/O, save yourself some work and take a look at the circuits that he covers in the first half of this series. 9-99
	POWERING YOUR MEMORY
		by George Martin There's a right and wrong way to go about anything. And, far too often, especially in programming, you can get away with what's less than best. Having personally tried all the less-than-best methods to write memory management routines, George invites you to listen in as he shares the best way to accomplish the task. 9-99
	WIRE WARS
		by Tom Cantrell The action's getting lively on the USB–versus–IEEE 1394 front as both sides fortify their legal defenses and rally the troops. Find some cover and read Tom's latest report from the front lines (and the 1394 Developer's Conference) to get a foxhole view of the latest developments. 9-99
	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 & 4 • What's the count? —Questions 5 & 6 • Homerun? —Questions 7 & 8
	RESOURCE LINKS
		Each month Circuit Cellar's Resource Links provides helpful links and information on a variety of featured topics. Printed Circuit Board Software and Manufacturers by Bob Paddock Controller Automated Network (CAN) by Benjamin Day NanoTech by Bob Paddock Digital Signal Processing by Benjamin Day
	DESIGN CONTESTS
		Connect Your PIC to the Internet Now, Getting Connected to the Internet Can Earn You Cash. More information.
	NEW PRODUCT NEWS—edited by Harv Weiner
		Web-Addressable Time/Temperature Recorder Network Cable Tester Programmable Fuel Gauge High-Speed Sampling Board Software Design Tool 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. 9-99
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		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! 9-99
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