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AC-Equivalent Circuit Modelling

AC-Equivalent Circuit Modelling

The basic converters complete equivalent circuits can be studied here which include the basic AC modeling approach and the results for several converters. A simple circuit diagram is used for high-frequency converters. We will construct the non-linear model and convert it into a linear circuit that describes the small-signal performance of a circuit.


Communicating Serially with the Arduino

Communicating Serially with the Arduino

Communicating serially with the Arduino is easy! Here, we'll show how to take some temperature measurements and then send the measurements over the serial link.


Projects Jun 01, 2015 by Tim Youngblood
An Arduino-Controlled Light Sensor

An Arduino-Controlled Light Sensor

Monitoring the output of a light-dependent resistor, or photoresistor, allows the Arduino to know how light or dark it is. When the light falls below a certain level, the Arduino turns on a couple of LEDs.


Projects Jun 01, 2015 by Tim Youngblood
Intel to Acquire Altera for $17 Billion

Intel to Acquire Altera for $17 Billion

The acquisition will couple Intel’s leading-edge products and manufacturing process with Altera’s leading field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology. The combination is expected to enable new classes of products that meet customer needs in the data center and Internet of Things (IoT) market segments. Intel plans to offer Altera’s FPGA products with Intel Xeon® processors as highly customized, integrated products. The companies also expect to enhance Altera’s products through design and manufacturing improvements resulting from Intel’s integrated device manufacturing model.


News Jun 01, 2015 by Tim Youngblood
Microchip’s New High-Speed SQI Interface Superflash Memory

Microchip’s New High-Speed SQI Interface Superflash Memory

The Microchip Technology Inc. introduced today their 3V 16-Mbit, 32-Mbit, and 64-Mbit Serial Quad I/OTM (SQITM interface) Interface SuperFlash® Memory Family.


News Jun 01, 2015 by Tim Youngblood
Superposition and What it Means For You

Superposition and What it Means For You

This article describes superposition and its simple applications.


Interface an LCD with an Arduino

Interface an LCD with an Arduino

You can easily interface a liquid crystal display (LCD) with an Arduino to provide a user interface.


Projects Apr 16, 2015 by Tim Youngblood
Industry’s First NFC Sensor Transponder

Industry’s First NFC Sensor Transponder

Texas Instruments (TI) released today the industry’s first Near Field Communication (NFC) sensor transponder family. The RF430RL25xH system-on-chip (SoC) device is equipped with a fully programmable low power microcontroller (MCU), non-volatile FRAM, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and supports an ISO 15693-compliant NFC interface as well as Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and Inter Integrated Circuit (I2C). The high frequency13.56-MHz sensor transponder can operate on full passive (battery-less) or semi-active modes for optimal battery life in portable and wireless sensing applications.


News Apr 06, 2015 by Tim Youngblood
The Sitara AM437x Industrial Development Kit (IDK)

The Sitara AM437x Industrial Development Kit (IDK)

The SitaraAM437x Industrial Single-Chip Drive Solution for Multi-Protocol Industrial Communication and Motor Feedback is Now Available.


News Apr 06, 2015 by Tim Youngblood