Title :
Design for environment-a survey of current practices and tools
Author :
Mizuki, Colleen ; Sandborn, Peter A. ; Pitts, Greg
Author_Institution :
MCC, Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
Design for environment (DFE) has gained tremendous momentum in the electronics and computer industries. The concept has permeated many functions that were once quite removed from the design process itself. The multifaceted nature of DFE requires such widespread involvement, and various tools-software and nonsoftware-can be used to facilitate dissemination and integration. As part of the 1996 Electronics Industry Environmental Roadmap, the Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation (MCC) conducted a survey of electronics-related companies to better understand the current level of maturity of DFE, which tools (software and nonsoftware) are most useful, and what tool related needs have not yet been met. This paper discusses findings from this survey as well as results of an assessment of existing software-based tools
Keywords :
design engineering; electronic engineering computing; electronics industry; environmental factors; software packages; 1996 Electronics Industry Environmental Roadmap; Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation; computer industry; design for environment; electronics industry; electronics-related companies; nonsoftware tools; software tools; tool related needs; Computer industry; Consumer electronics; Drives; Electronics industry; Health and safety; Industrial electronics; Manufacturing; Process design; Product safety; Software tools;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics and the Environment, 1996. ISEE-1996., Proceedings of the 1996 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2950-3
DOI :
10.1109/ISEE.1996.500387
