TECH THE FUTURE
The Future of Engineering Research & Environment Systems Modeling 
By R. Scott Coppersmith

A successful computer simulation of a physical phenomenon has several requirements. The first requirement is a stable model based on a set of equations relating to the physics and scale of the event. For complex systems, this model may not exist, and a simplified model may be used to approximate the event as close as possible. Assumptions are made where data is scarce. The second requirement is a set of initial conditions that all the equation variables need to start the simulation. These values are usually determined by running real-world experiments and capturing a "snapshot" of the event at a specific time. The quality of this data depends on the technology available at the time. Continue Reading
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Hugo Van haecke, president and publisher of Circuit Cellar, Inc. and Segment LLC, passed away on August 19, 2015, in Denver, CO. A publishing industry veteran and an exceptional manager, Hugo was instrumental in the transition of our business from its ... Continue reading →...»

AMIHO Technology recently announced an ultra-compact and cost effective Wireless Meter-Bus module. The AM090 is intended primarily for connecting smart meters and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. At just 15 × 15 mm, the AM090 works well with small sensors and other ... Continue reading →...»

Silicon Labs has introduced a new isolated current sense amplifier with industry-leading signal bandwidth (up to 750 kHz) that ensures rapid, precise DC current measurement and accurate representation of the primary signal and harmonics. The Si8920 isolated amplifier provides an ideal current ... Continue reading →...»

Analog Devices recently launched an ultralow power buck regulator that extends battery life in portable devices by achieving high ultra-light-load power conversion efficiency. With a 90% efficiency rating and consuming only 180-nA quiescent current, the ADP5301 buck regulator provides maximum power ... Continue reading →...»

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CHALLENGE - September
Sponsored by Netburner 

Ready for an Electrical Engineering Challenge? This is your chance to put your technical skills to test. The September Electrical Engineering Challenge (sponsored by NetBurner) is now live.

THE CHALLENGE
Find the error in the code below. Submit your answer via the online submission form by the deadline of September 20, 2015 (2 PM EST).
Find the error in this code. Click the image to submit your answer via the online submission form by September 20, 2015.

PRIZES
Circuit Cellar will randomly select 2 prize winners from the pool of respondents who submit the correct answer. One person will receive a NetBurner MOD54415 LC Development Kit ($129 value). A second will receive a Circuit Cellar Digital Subscription (1 year).
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Circuit Cellar #302
September 2015

Embedded Solutions | Secure Hash Standard | Quantitative Application for WAT_AN_APP | Sustainable Big Data Analysis | Transformers 101 | Build a Desktop Radiation Monitor | Introduction to the Wiegand Layer & Protocol | And More
FORMULA ALLCODE KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN - 4 Days Left
Sponsored by Matrix TSL 

Hurry, there are just 4 days to go in Matrix TSL's Kickstarter campaign for its Formula AllCode robotics course, which features a high-specification, Bluetooth-enabled robot. Formula AllCode is a platform for both novice or advanced electronics enthusiasts to learn and test their robotics skills. You can program the robot via Python, AppBuilder, Flowcode, Matlab, LabVIEW, C, and more. It is compatible with Raspberry Pi, Android, iPhone, and Windows devices.

By backing the Kickstarter campaign, you are supporting a project which allows users to develop their robotics understanding on a platform of their choice. Whether your starting out with your first robotics project or you're a fully fledged robotics developer, the Formula AllCode will work for you. The project must be funded by Sunday, September 6, 2015.