In this article, the author explores and explains his team's process of choosing and utilizing the open-source hardware platform RISC-V in an academic environment.
In this article, the author explores and explains his team's process of choosing and utilizing the open-source hardware platform RISC-V in an academic environment.
This article shows how to build a 12 V PC fan PWM controller with GreenPAK ICs.
This article shows how to build a 12 V PC fan PWM controller with GreenPAK ICs.
This article discusses how designers can leverage a graphics library with a tightly-coupled graphics toolset to expedite…
This article discusses how designers can leverage a graphics library with a tightly-coupled graphics toolset to expedite GUI development in their projects.
This article explores the benefits behind RISC-V's open-source hardware model, discussing it's longevity, portability,…
This article explores the benefits behind RISC-V's open-source hardware model, discussing it's longevity, portability, and reliability.
Historically, FPGAs have been challenging to work with. To combat that reputation, Xilinx developed programmable devices…
Historically, FPGAs have been challenging to work with. To combat that reputation, Xilinx developed programmable devices that simplify—and accelerate—the implementation of customized hardware development.
This article outlines traditional half-duplex RS-485 configurations and then presents new alternatives for simplifying…
This article outlines traditional half-duplex RS-485 configurations and then presents new alternatives for simplifying the control interface by eliminating the required control lines and software control code.
SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on…
SoCs with programmable logic are an essential element of real-time embedded vision systems. Designers can capitalize on the power and efficiency of Xilinx's Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC devices to implement their designs using Avnet's Embedded Vision Kits and the Xilinx reVISION stack.
MicroBlaze is a 32-bit soft RISC processor core, created to accelerate the development of cost-sensitive, high-volume…
MicroBlaze is a 32-bit soft RISC processor core, created to accelerate the development of cost-sensitive, high-volume applications that traditionally required one or more microcontrollers.
A critical factor in both Meltdown and Spectre lies in how the desire for speed can result in security issues.
A critical factor in both Meltdown and Spectre lies in how the desire for speed can result in security issues.
An exploration of how new mid-range FPGAs can perform bridging functions for Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) links…
An exploration of how new mid-range FPGAs can perform bridging functions for Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) links while addressing the issue of low power consumption.
In this Industry Article, Mark Forbes of Altium explores the problems, solutions, and safety standards surrounding…
In this Industry Article, Mark Forbes of Altium explores the problems, solutions, and safety standards surrounding autonomous vehicles.
Designing for the IoT comes with a unique set of challenges that require unique hardware solutions to overcome. Learn how…
Designing for the IoT comes with a unique set of challenges that require unique hardware solutions to overcome. Learn how smart passive sensors (SPSs)—sensors that function without a battery and without a microcontroller—are an example of IoT-specific design.
Systems that incorporate highly integrated and highly sophisticated, high power radio frequency (RF) GaN power amplifiers…
Systems that incorporate highly integrated and highly sophisticated, high power radio frequency (RF) GaN power amplifiers (PAs), such as pulsed radar applications, are a constant challenge for today’s digital control and management systems to keep up with these ever-increasing levels of sophistication.
The next step of wide-area wireless connection is to bring the power of wireless to machine type communications (MTC).…
The next step of wide-area wireless connection is to bring the power of wireless to machine type communications (MTC). This will drive a revolution in services that will span sectors as diverse as manufacturing, city management, transportation, and energy.
In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node…
In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node interpretation within the larger IoT framework: sensing, measuring, interpreting, and connecting data, with additional consideration for power management and security.
This article takes a look at how current- or next-generation technologies can provide the potential for innovative…
This article takes a look at how current- or next-generation technologies can provide the potential for innovative applications and the problems and solutions that may arise.
Until recently, developers integrating a FPGA fabric with a microcontroller were severely limited in their choice of IP…
Until recently, developers integrating a FPGA fabric with a microcontroller were severely limited in their choice of IP licensing options. Using open-source tools with a RISC-V core in a FPGA is present a solution to that problem.
Take a look at the inner workings of the Altivar Process ATV630U15M3.
Take a look at the inner workings of the Altivar Process ATV630U15M3.
This article takes a look at the improvements and capabilities of Bluetooth 5.
This article takes a look at the improvements and capabilities of Bluetooth 5.
Pair a BeagleBone Black with a capacitive touch LCD display to create a development platform for small, cost-effective solutions.
Pair a BeagleBone Black with a capacitive touch LCD display to create a development platform for small, cost-effective solutions.
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