Circuit Cellar Ink 76
November 1996

Table of Contents

2 Ken Davidson	Task Manager Let Me Ask You a Dumb Question
6	Reader I/O Letters to the Editor
8 Harv Weiner	New Product News
14 Bob Fine	Building a High-Performance DSP System Bob introduces Analog Devices' new ADSP-2100 family. After reviewing architectural characteristics, he uses a FIR-filter system design to demonstrate how easy it is to get a DSP up and running.
20 Matt Park Brian McLeod	Real-Time DSP Modems with a PC and Sound Card We've found yet another use for that sound card hidden deep inside your PC. This time, Brian and Matt explore real-time DSP-based V.22 QPSK and V.22bis modem demodulators using C++. Download: MODEMEXE.zip MODEMSRC.zip
30 Frank Gao	Algorithms and Software for V.34 Modems Software modems are more flexible and cost-effective than nonprogrammable chips. Frank shows us the operational principles and software building blocks of fax/modems so we can take advantage of this edge.
34 Brian Senese	Empowered Digital Filtering Due to the memory and processing power restrictions within an embedded system, it is even more important to pick the best filter for the job. Brian provides insight into which filter to pick for specific applications. Download: Noisebst.zip
40 Elizabeth Laurencot	Winners of the 8th Annual Circuit Cellar Design Contest
42 Kenneth Baker	Self-Tuning PD Algorithm for the 68HC11 The day-to-day changes in power and mechanical loads gets controllers out of tune. Ken shows us the math and algorithms behind a self-tuning controller that knows how to maintain efficiency. Download: Rls-lst.zip
48 David Rector	Getting Started with Xilinx EPLDs Part 3: Hands-On Project -- Implementation In Part 1, we learned the benefits of designing with EPLDs. In Part 2, a timer/counter circuit was connected to an EPLD. Here, David demonstrates how the EPLD removes the guesswork from your logic designs.
58 Daniel Nygren	The Thrifty Engineer Although Dan's not a lover of the embedded PC, he finds an ideal solution for one here. If you too have been unable to junk that old AT, perhaps you need to join Dan in a lesson on effective recycling. Download: THRIFTY.ZIP
68 Jeff Bachiochi	From the Bench Tools: Part 1: Schematic Capture -- the Proverbial Electronic Napkin Schematic capture programs have three main components -- the parts library, drawing editor, and postprocessor. Jeff shows us how to use these to guestimate cost and guide the PCB layout artist.
74 Tom Cantrell	Silicon Update Flash Fight Flares When it comes to flash, Intel and SanDisk are warmed up and in the ring. The big question: what factors will decide this match -- speed, weight, size, techniques, trainers, fan support... Where will you place your bet?
65	Advertiser's Index
81 Ken Davidson	ConnecTime -- Excerpts from the Circuit Cellar BBS
96 Steve Ciarcia	Priority Interrupt Bits and Bytes

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