Design, usually considered in the context of the applied arts, engineering, architecture, and other such creative endeavours, is used as both a noun and a verb. "Design" as a verb refers to the process of originating and developing a plan for a new object (machine, building, product, etc.). As a noun, "design" is used both for the final plan or proposal (a drawing, model, or other description), or the result of implementing that plan or proposal (the object produced).
Designing normally requires considering aesthetic, functional, and many other aspects of an object, which usually requires considerable research, thought, modeling, iterative adjustment, and re-design.
Design as a process can take many forms depending on the object being designed and the individual or individuals participating.
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Bob Pease's Columns - National Semi's resident Analog Guru's recent columns in Electronic Design.
Meta Description: [ National Semiconductor, the industry's premier analog company, creates high-performance analog devices and subsystems. ]
Electrical Engineering Tutorials - Design Resources: Over 190 URLs on 90 related subject areas.
Meta Description: [ index.html of: A collection of tutorials on Electronics, from the basics to University level; more than 190 URLs, in over 90 related subject areas. ]
Electronix Express - Distributor of electronic components and test equipment.
Meta Description: [ Distributor of electronic components, test equipment and tools. We specialize in custom electronics kitting and value-added services. Free catalog available. ]
Eplan Division Of Rittal - Software for the design electrical schematics with auto cross references and auto wiring.
European Low Power Initiative for Electronic System Design (ESD-LPD) - Provides project descriptions and reports on the research and development of low power design methodology tools. Includes papers, keyword search, email discussion list and notices of upcoming workshops. [PDF]
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Exatech - Electronic product development.
Extec Hybrids Ltd - Design and manufacture of thick film hybrids and MCM's. Prototype in 8-10 weeks.
FabTime - Cycle time reduction software; Consulting services for semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities.
Meta Description: [ FabTime offers cycle time management software and consulting for semiconductor wafer fabs. FabTime's founders have been manufacturing productivity improvement consultants to the IC industry since 1993. ]
FillFactory - CMOS image sensor design house with solutions for multi-mega-pixel and for ultra-high speed imaging
Meta Description: [ Cypress delivers high-performance, mixed-signal, programmable solutions that provide customers with rapid time-to-market and exceptional system value. Cypress offerings include the PSoC? Programmable System-on-Chip?, USB controllers, general-purpose programmable clocks and memories. ]
Great River Technology - Designs electronic hardware, systems integration and software. (FPGA and ASIC design as well as Microsoft (off-the-shelf board-level solutions) for high-bandwith communications.
Meta Description: [ Great River Technology, Inc. specializes in high performance digital video solutions for Aerospace, Military, and Commercial Broadcasters. We have off-the-shelf board level products for high speed video links and point-to-point data transmission. We also provide design services for electronic har... ]
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HDL-ABEL Primer - Overview of ABEL Hardware Description Language.
Meta Description: [ Overview of ABEL Hardware Description Language ]
How Stuff Works - Over 50 'How Stuff Works' articles.
Meta Description: [ HowStuffWorks explains hundreds of subjects, from car engines to lock-picking to ESP, using clear language and tons of illustrations. We do the research so you don't have to. ]
IC MASTER Online - Source of IC information. Requires registration to use effectively.
Ideas for Design - Comprising circuit ideas submitted by Electronic Design's readers.
Innovasic - A fabless semiconductor company that specializes in producing niche integrated circuits (ICs).
Interactive Design and Simulation System - Digital circuits for VLSI and ULSI designs of data processing hardware.
Intetron Consulting, Inc. - EMC Consultants and Engineers; Telecom Engineering Services
Introspek Scientific - Research and development specialising in wireless telecommunications systems, analog and digital electronics and engineering physics.
Meta Description: [ Wireless Communications, RF Design ]
Knowledge Hound - How-to guides for just about anything!
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Mathsoft, Inc. - Math CAD Software.
Meta Description: [ Mathcad, the most widely used engineering calculation software, lets engineers design and simultaneously document engineering work with complete math functionality and unique, unit-aware calculations. ]
Meric Technology - Consulting and services for electronic equipment from study to production.
Meta Description: [ Meric Technology offers expertise in the field of custom and standard ICs. MT also offers services for international business development including website creation, technical literature, corporate image, product positioning. ]
Microcontroller .com - Resources for the embedded systems developer including microcontrollers, DSP hardware and software, database, online tutorials, suppliers, and designs.
National Semiconducter Power Applications - Comprehensive site for power supply designers, featuring a variety of technical information resources and a unique browser-based simulation tool.
Meta Description: [ Power management products including best-in-class linear regulators; power monitoring, control and reference ICs; and switching converters, such as high-voltage ICs for DC/DC conversion, switched capacitor converters, lighting management ICs, and inductive switching converters ]
NCSU, ECE480 Home Page - Electrical Engineering DESIGN Tutorials.
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Ovonyx, Inc. - DeveOvonyx, Inc. is developing a new type of high-performance non-volatile semiconductor memory based on the same phase change process used in rewriteable optical disk media.
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PCB - POOL - CAD EDA PCB Design software and Services.
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Pete Wild - Electronic design consultancy providing design and manufacturing requirements with technical excellence including high speed circuit design with particular skills in digital video technology.
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Plextek Ltd - Provides an electronics design service, specialising in product and systems design for communications, aerospace, defence and medical applications.
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RadioCalc - Scientific calculator and universal converter for radio communication and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
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RED Free Circuit Designs - Electronic Circuits Schematics, Audio, and Amps.
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Semiconductor Insights: - consulting firm specializing in the analysis and design of integrated circuits and systems.
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SOFTdsp - Specializes in FEC, DSP and Digital Communication.
Steve Ciarcia's Circuit Cellar - Embedded MPU, EE PIC, DSP, Robots.
Meta Description: [ Circuit Cellar specializes in creative solutions, unique applications and useful design techniques for hands-on designers and developers. Delivering articles about hardware and software methods for embedded-control systems. By Engineers, For Engineers ]
Switching-Mode Power Supply Design - Power supply circuit design tips and tutorials.
Meta Description: [ Switching-mode power supply circuit design problems and solutions with tutorials and resources and tips. A website about power supply design for power supply designers. ]
SysCost - A software tool allowing the hierarchical description of an electronic system and the calculation of its cost.
Meta Description: [ Costing and Pricing of integrated circuits and electronic system, cout et prix de circuit intégrés et de systèmes électroniques ]
Technical Solutions Inc. - Design House.
Tomi Engdahl's info page - Electronics information for the engineer and hobbyist.
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Varitronix International - Displays: LCD, Microdisplay, and Keypads.
Vinchip Systems Inc. - Offers VLSI design,IPs for USB, Infiniband, Bluetooth and SoC projects, device driver development, semiconductor and embedded software development. Includes capability statement, product deliverables and client list.
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WEB Quotes - Free Multiple Quotes for PCB Layout, Fab, Assembly.
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