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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of EDNE May 2012

Cover
Contents
International Rectifier
RS Components
Masthead
Comment
International Rectifier
Pulse
Analog Devices
Toshiba
Digi-key
Bergquist
Baker's best
Test & Measurement
Agilent Technologies
Digi-key
Audio-converter-subsystem design challenges in the 21st century
Coilcraft
Silicon Labs
Digi-key
Cover Story
Digi-key
Sensor & Test
Mechatronics in design
Vicor's insert
Understand and reduce dc/dc-switching-converter ground noise
Power MOSFETs continue to evolve
Design Idea
Product Roundup
Tales from the cube

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