Circuit Cellar Issue 167 June 2004-PDF

ISSUE 167June 2004Theme: Measurement & Sensors TASK MANAGER Tips and Solutions, by Jennifer Huber, p. 4NEW PRODUCT NEWS, edited by John Gorsky, p. 8TEST YOUR EQ, by David Tweed, p. 9Wireless Monitoring System, Flash Innovation 2003 Design Contest Winner, by Alberto Ricci Bitti, p. 10Turbocharged Upgrade: Crank Trigger Modification Eliminates Engine Knocking, by Pete Rizun & William Hue, p. 20Monopole Antenna Design, by B. Thurow, J. Jorgenson, D. Kakumanu, B. Morlock, & M. Schmitz, p. 28Renesas H8 Design 2003 Contest: Winners Announcement, p. 32Simple Bluetooth Integration (Part 2): Interfaces and ECI Protocol, by Anders Rosvall, p. 36ZRT Real-Time Operating System, by Gareth Scott, p.44MCU Evolution: New Microcontrollers Meet Increasing Demand, by Scott Pape, p. 48 ABOVE THE GROUND PLANE Robot Mechanics, by Ed Nisley , p. 56APPLIED PCs Adaptable Temperature Measurement System, by Fred Eady, p. 60 FROM THE BENCH Smart Sensor Design, by Jeff Bachiochi, p. 68Designing with th