| CPU's | 8-bit | 12-bit | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Acquisition | Autonomous | Systems | Modules | CPU or not | Boards |
| Digital Logic | early CMOS | TTL | ECL | 74xxx's | Clocks |
| Memory (V) | SRAM | DRAM | SDRAM | SharedMem | FIFOs |
| Memory (NV) | EEPROMs | EPROMs | FLASH | FRAM | MRAM |
| Analog | Comparators | Op Amps | Linear | References | Filters |
| Converters | SAR ADCs | DACs | Volt-Freq | Cap-Dig | Codecs |
| Power | LDO's | Filters | DC-DC | Monitors | EDLC's |
| Programmable | PALs/GALs | PROMs | SPLDs | CPLDs | FPGAs |
| Semiconductors | Transistors | FETs | Zeners | SCR/Triac | Diodes |
| Serial Buses | Networks | Avionics | UART | IIC & SPI | SMBus |
| Parallel Buses | IndustryPack | ISA EISA | VME | PCI PMC | SCSI |
| Communications | Networks | Serial | Telemetry | ShaerdMem | DMA |
| Storage | SCSI-U320 | iSCSI | Fibre Cha. | Arrays | SAS |
| Peripherals | I/O Boards | DAS I/O | Displays | Storage | ATE |
| Protection | ESD | EMI | RFI | Filters | Surge |
| Thermal | Heatsinks | Manage | Fans & Ctrl | Sensors | SMBus |
| Passives | Resistors | Digi-Pots | Capacitors | Inductors | Others |
| Packaging | Connectors | Cable | Enclosures | Hardware | Power |
| Sensors | PiezoResist | Strain | Acceler. | Position | MEMs |
| Test Equipment | Analyzers | Scopes | Meters | Sources | DAS |
| Design Tools | Schematic | VHDL | Brd Layout | Planning | Analog |