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CONTENTS VOL 53 NO 04
COMMENT 5
With the Chinese economy
coming under increasing
strain can we expect a supply
and demand shock?
NEWS
Imagination launches
its latest Bluetooth LE IP,
supporting the Bluetooth
SIG’s v5.2 speci cation 6
Altium’s new cloud based
application looks set to
rede ne the design of printed
circuit boards 7
XMOS unveils the xcore.ai
delivering high performance
AI, DSP, control and IO in a
single device 8
UltraSoC announces
collaboration with PDF
Solutions to prevent in-life
product failures 9
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COVER STORY 10
Finding common ground
In order for the promise of the smart home to be
delivered there needs to be common standards
and infrastructure. By John Walko
STANDARDS & REGULATIONS 14
A glimpse into COM HPC
The PICMG talks to New Electronics, and explains
what the new speci cation for high-end computer
modules will mean for the industry
VR & AR HAPTIC TECHNOLOGY 17
Feeling the future
Now VR and AR are established in several
vertical markets, the next stage is adding haptic
feedback. By Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne
BIO-INSPIRED ELECTRONICS 20
Circuitry that mirrors nature
Bio-inspired electronics are transforming outcomes
for patients, as Charlotte Hathway discovers
EMBEDDED DESIGN 22
In the spotlight
When it comes to embedded design safe, reliable
and secure code is paramount, as Perforce’s Jill
Britton explains
PCB DESIGN SHOW 2020 24
Making connections
The UK’s only dedicated PCB design,
manufacture and test event returns next month.
Neil Tyler reports
DESIGN PLUS 26
Creating an immersive ecosystem
The Digital Catapult’s Augmentor programme is
helping to develop a connected ecosystem for
immersive technologies. By Neil Tyler
ISE SHOW REVIEW 29
All things bright and watchable
ISE saw exhibitors displaying the latest
technology. By Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne
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