Electronics Renaissance Man

[...] The military can begin to receive SoCs and develop their own secure applications on a single device to modernize equipment for the network-centric battlefield. As EDA companies evolve to bridge the gap between hardware and software design and development, the military may soon have an all-in-one handheld device capable of securely and reliably performing myriad functions. The infamous Star Trek Tricorder may soon be fact, rather than fiction. Geeks rejoice! [...]

[...] look forward to upcoming exhibitions to see what new geek eye-candy they have invented with the help of electronic design automation [...]

[...] was always the venue at which I, as a mil-aero systems architect and geek-of-all-trades, could roam exhibit aisle after aisle looking at hardware. Tangible chips and boards, shrinking [...]

[...] remember playing with a fiber-optic lamp when I was a child. As the lamp spun around spewing light of all shades and colors, I thought it was amazing. What is [...]

[...] one geek to another, I see a bright and cutting-edge future ahead for our militaries in the new world of [...]

[...] artist’s rendering of a widget vs. an EDA or CAD/CAM model, I implore you to please educate this geek. I’d also love to see some sample widgets (non-proprietary, of course) on which any of you have [...]

[...] Thankfully, business is ramping up, purchase orders are being written, the U.S. Department of Defense budget is holding steady, and road warriors are again taking to the skies and highways—and nothing beats face-to-face interaction, even for this geek. [...]

[...] Not only is the number of cores being multiplied, so is the number of materials upon which processors can be built. Say “goodbye” to plain old silicon! Materials research is yielding substances that support much higher speeds than the traditional silicon wafers. Research by IBM and Georgia Tech has shown that a silicon/germanium, supercooled transistor could run at 500GHz and beyond, as it was cooled further to 4.5 K (-451 F/-268.65 C for those of us without our handy Kelvin to Fahrenheit/Celsius conversion formulas). In simulation, it was shown to be possible to run at 1 terahertz (THz) Can you imagine a 1THz processor sitting at your feet? Sends chills down this geek’s back! [...]

[...] the military to adopt commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) electronics at a feverish pace. And from one geek to another, I don’t see this trend easing up in the foreseeable [...]

[...] Modern software can simulate next to anything and why should antenna simulation be left out? This geek thinks it may be time for a bit more innovation and ingenuity with regards to antenna technologies [...]

[...] electrical distribution units made with Silicon Carbide. Sounds pretty geeky to me! I continue to be impressed with the rate at which mil/aero organizations, and the industry [...]

[...] geek is glad to hear we will continue to boldly [...]

[...] tools like these from Mentor, this geek dares the sun to fry a [...]

[...] into a virtual workflow connecting vendors from around the world. Believe me, a longtime networking geek, when I say: This is no small undertaking. It requires the utmost planning, risk mitigation, and [...]

[...] months behind, it promises to bring both jobs and money to the northwest for years to come. This geek thinks that it is great news and potentially an indication of an economic [...]

[...] this geek has observed over many years in this industry, electronic systems become more powerful and so do [...]

[...] before I can book a PanAm (bankrupted in 1991) flight to the moon as did Dr. Heywood R. Floyd. This geek looks forward to the day when I can catch a flight off the third rock from the [...]

[...] as Boeing and Space Adventures are helping to pave the way to commercial space flight. Count this geek in when a ticket costs less than a new [...]

[...] a complex issue, one which potentially has military ramifications and which this geek (and many others) will continue to [...]

[...] bush flying, gliding and skydiving, etc. Is China making inroads in military aviation, this geek ponders. You betcha. Be sure to take in the fourth and final installment of “Made in [...]

[...] geek wonders if it’s realistic for the mil/aero industry or the DoD to set up an “app store” of [...]

[...] geek never said going to space would be cheap: $200,000 per ticket multiplied by the 380-plus future [...]

[...] a computer geek. I own Apple products. I’ve built many a computer system, a majority of them architected for [...]

[...] wealth of technology companies are unveiling aerospace innovations, and it’s a trend this geek hopes will continue well into the future. Don’t count out NASA, however; it isn’t out of the [...]

[...] geek loves it when new families of tech products are released. The only thing this [...]

[...] innovations and companies proactively moving the industry forward. What will we think of next? This geek can’t wait to find [...]

[...] geek is in love with this aircraft! It is sleek, sexy, and just plain cool. Most importantly, it brings [...]

[...] congratulations on the new standard. The electronics industry is buzzing about UVM, and this geek is anxious to witness its impact on the mil/aero [...]

[...] involved in one of these organizations or require more information on DO-178 and DO-254, this geek has some good news for you (stay tuned for the next [...]

[...] and they’re always readily accessible. This particular event is not free, but stay tuned—this geek is testing out and will report on available free [...]

[...] request in detail, at http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/516674main_FY12Budget_Estimates_Overview.pdf. This geek finds both documents to be interesting reads, and is encouraged by increased investment in [...]

[...] geek has much to say about another commercial space pioneer, Virgin Galactic. See my last blog for an [...]

[...] geek is in love with the developing private space flight industry. If you haven’t been an avid [...]

[...] geek has been down this road many times, implementing a wide range of ERP, PLM, PDM, or myriad other [...]

[...] but also to attract new talent by encouraging students to work on all things aerospace. This geek was enticed to enter the military and aerospace (mil/aero) industry decades ago. With the promise [...]

[...] geek applauds the efforts of officials in Washington and other states to buoy local industry, and [...]

[...] geek is encouraged by Washington State, as it devotes money to education and training. It is just the [...]

[...] Geeks unite: We should embrace available technologies that enable us to produce products that consistently meet or exceed the necessary standards requirements. [...]

[...] Let’s let the machines (and EDA and PLM software tools) do the heavy lifting! So says this geek and so say we all! (Kudos to those fellow geeks who got the Battlestar Galactica [...]

[...] a few ventures—including a couple mild successes, such as PayPal and Tesla Motors. (Color this geek impressed!) Perhaps most importantly to the mil/aero community, Musk serves as chief executive [...]

[...] pride, but also when it comes to the economy. Their names grace a prestigious list, one which this geek is happy to see grow and prosper as they advance space exploration technologies, spacecraft, and [...]

[...] and retain good engineers, scientists, and researchers? Time will tell. In the meantime, this geek applauds current efforts, including those of Boeing, Microsoft, and Washington [...]

[...] for U.S. space travel, the aerospace market logged significant, positive contributions. This geek echoes the sentiments of the AIA in its Sept. 2010 report, applauding local, state, national, and [...]

[...] companies are increasingly investing in educating current and up-and-coming professionals. This geek appreciates innovative, proactive firms dedicated to advancing, teaching, and future-proofing the [...]

[...] geek wouldn’t miss the mil/aero IESF ! (Psst, I will be there with smart phone and notepad in hand. [...]

[...] your questions and comments coming, and let this geek know what mil/aero events you’re [...]

[...] geek also is privy to much of the debate currently centering on STEM-related jobs and education in the [...]

[...] and careers are of paramount importance. Technology is growing at an exponential rate and this geek believes we need explosive growth in STEM-related activities to keep from being upstaged in the [...]

[...] last mil/aero IESF and Aboulafia’s talk left this geek pondering the future of unmanned vehicles in civil and defense applications throughout the globe. [...]

[...] can have negative connotations—as something that is fabricated, made up, or untrue. This geek enjoys fiction, but it has no place in business dealings. Here, I’m talking about true, [...]

[...] Sign me up! This geek wishes the above definitions were his job description, in fact. In reality, however, it seems that [...]

[...] geek loves the modern space race, as it is being called by many. I speak of the resurgence of interest [...]

[...] and do you employ electronic design automation tools to get the job done? Get in touch with this geek and let him [...]

[...] geek loves innovation. Loves it. Can’t get enough of it, in fact. Show this [...]

[...] geek celebrates the innovation of PKG Group officials and engineers in adopting electronic design [...]