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Author: Damon Bruccoleri
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| Article Title | Author | Company | eMag Issue | Article Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is a Watchdog and why should my Product have one? | Damon Bruccoleri | Feb 2007 |
Watchdogs, or watchdog timers are frequently used in critical equipment to help monitor the correct operation of the microcomputer chip. | |
| You Need A Simple Notebook & Desktop Backup Strategy. | Damon Bruccoleri | Dec 2006 |
For the desktop user who is unwilling to open their computer, and needs extra USB ports, this drive may be a good choice. Complimenting with Norton Ghost backup software would make a good choice better. | |
| Twenty First Century Dimmers | Damon Bruccoleri | Feb 2005 |
All homes have several application areas for dimmer lighting. Each of these application areas has unique ergonomic and safety requirements. As you walk around your home tonight think of the rooms in your home and how they can benefit from the new lighting control technologies. | |
| The 100th Anniversary of Electronics | Damon Bruccoleri | Feb 2005 |
November 16th can be said to have been the 100th anniversary of electronics. On that day in 1904 Sir John Fleming patented the oscillation valve, later known as the Fleming tube. | |
| Make A Big Scene With Your Next Lighting System | Damon Bruccoleri | Leviton | Jun 2002 |
Modern scene lighting affects what people see in your home. Carefully planned lighting can establish mood and color, control the focus of attention, and enhance the beauty and functionality of the home. |
| The Importance of Repeaters in Powerline Carrier Home Automation Systems | Damon Bruccoleri | Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. | Feb 2002 |
Fortunately, a repeater provides a practical solution for both of these problems in any X-10 compatible installation. In the X-10 standard command protocol, a controller sends the signal twice, back-to-back. The repeater listens to the first signal, then transmits on top of the second signal. It can boost a weak 25 mV signal to a 5V level that receivers can easily hear. The repeater also concurrently transmits on to the other pole in a home wiring system. |
