A Collection of Useful Engineering Resources Some web resources we have found to be valuable. This page will continue to grow over time, so bookmark it and visit regularly. If you would like to contribute any of your favorites, please send them to us here.   Engineering Reference Resources PC and Data Accessory Resources Parts and Materials Resources Contemporary Wireless Technologies Future (Third and Fourth-Generation) Wireless Technologies Other Useful or Interesting Links   Engineering Reference Resources E-Insite www.e-insite.net An interesting and timely collection of electronic news, oriented toward semiconductor developments and releases.   Electronic Design Online www.elecdesign.com The electronic edition of the magazine. Keyword-searchable database of circuit ideas, discussion forums, articles on new technologies, more.   EE Times www.eet.com The CMP publication billed as "The Industry Source For Engineers & Technical Managers Worldwide, this is a must-read (or at least must-skim) for those in the industry interested in new technologies, trends, and happenings.   EDTN www.edtn.com Electronic Design, Technology, and News Network. Some valuable news, but also an especially good jumping-off point, with links to numerous useful e-publications.   Questlink www.questlink.com The card catalog of the electrical engineering internet. Seach for component data sheets, test equipment, Intellectual Property, or link to numerous electronic publications in a variety of categories.   Techonline www.techonline.com White papers and online instruction on a wide variety of topics. An excellent place for a quick, or sometimes detailed overview on a new component or technology.   Alliance Telecom Network Protocol Resources www.alliancedatacom.com (reference) This aftermarket network equipment provider publishes an excellent online reference center containing help sheets on a variety of telecom topics.   The Guru's Lair www.tinaja.com Don Lancaster's classic and extremely broad collection of articles, sample circuits, theoretical white papers, and pointers to a broad range of other resources. A good place to start to research a new aspect of technology you are unfamiliar with.   IT Papers www.itpapers.com A large, diverse, and growing collection of White Papers on a broad range of information Technology topics. Another good first stop when you need to come up to speed rapidly on a new technology.     PC and Data Accessory Resources   Parts and Materials Resources Digikey Corp. www.digikey.com When you need nearly any semiconductor device FAST and aren't too concerned about the price, Digikey is the place to go. There is a very large online inventory that can be shipped via overnight carrier within just a few hours, and they are extremely reliable, with good tracking data. Mouser Electronics www.mouser.com Another large-inventory source that's small-order friendly. Mouser is especially good with passives, connectors, and older parts. All Electronics www.allcorp.com Though this is billed as a surplus supplier, it is often a very economical source of what you need, or something close to it, quickly. Surplus Traders www.73.com This should be viewed not as a surplus source, but rather as a source for small production runs, especially of wall-mounted power supplies, in quantities from 1,000-10,000. Other parts also available. Contemporary Wireless Technologies Fierce Wireless www.fiercewireless.com Site for subscribing to the Fierce Wireless daily email news service. Briefs are concise, readable, and easy to quickly scan for relevant information.   GSM World www.gsmworld.com Electronic publication of The GSM Association, the primary organization of GSM service providers and equipment manufacturers. News updates, events, service coverage information and more are available here, as is information on upcoming technologies.   AllNetDevices www.allnetdevices.com This site is essentially devoted to portable devices, but contains a significant subset of material dealing with wireless products and applications.   Mobileinfo www.mobileinfo.com Dedicated to mobile and wireless computing, this site provides introduction information, new product information, and 'bite-sized' briefs on industry topics.   Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association www.wow-com.com International organization "representing all elements of wireless communication - cellular, personal communication services, enhanced specialized mobile radio, and mobile satellite services." A very broad range of industry information.     Third and Fourth Generation Wireless Technologies 3G Generation www.3g-generation.com A collection of news articles, references, regulatory and licensing information and other useful information about upcoming third-generation wireless technology.   3G Newsroom www.3gnewsroom.com Tutorials, white papers, and news about 3G technology   The UMTS Forum www.umts-forum.org High-level position papers, news, and service forecasts for UMTS (IMT-2000). The online newsletter Mobilennium is also available here.   The 3rd Generation Partnership Project GPP www.3gpp.org A collaborative project between Standards Development Organizations to insure the production and availability of Technical Specifications and Reports for 3G technologies.   Universal Wireless Communications Consortium www.uwcc.org Website of the Universal Wireless Communications Consortium, an alliance of 100+ wireless carriers and vendors, dedicated primarily to interoperability between standards. An excellent collection of links to other sites is available from Industry Links on the home page. Other Useful or Interesting Links     Please visit again soon for more useful sites.