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EFM8 Sound Synthesizer: From Square Wave to Sine Wave

EFM8 Sound Synthesizer: From Square Wave to Sine Wave

Part 1 in the “How to Make an EFM8-Based Sound Synthesizer” series, which will design a sound synthesizer that can play standard musical notes. We will accomplish this using a low-cost, small-form-factor EFM8 microcontroller in conjunction with a few external components and a speaker.


Projects Sep 04, 2015 by Robert Keim
Why You Should be Designing the Perfect Headphones

Why You Should be Designing the Perfect Headphones

There are so many headphones on the market, it shouldn't be difficult to find the right pair. But everyone from Apple to Sennheiser has been trying to come up with the correct formula, and so far no one's nailed it.


News Aug 28, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Build an Audio Mixer

Build an Audio Mixer

You and your friends are planning the greatest party your hometown has ever seen. Just one problem: you don't have a karaoke system. What's a great party with no karaoke? We're about to fix that. All you need are a few potentiometers and an op-amp.


Projects Aug 11, 2015 by Jacob Smith
Build an Audio Detector

Build an Audio Detector

Detect audio with an electret microphone and a TI CC3200 Wifi microcontroller. This handy project will allow you to set up an audio detection device that can be used to catch your roommate stealing things from the fridge or send you an alert if the noise in your room goes above a certain threshold.


Build Your Own Alarm System with an LM386 Amplifier and an NPN Transistor

Build Your Own Alarm System with an LM386 Amplifier and an NPN Transistor

Build an analog booby-trap alarm system with an LM386 amplifier and an NPN transistor. This alarm system is activated by a trip sensor that sets off a screeching noise, alerting everyone and scaring off thieves.


Projects Jul 13, 2015 by Patrick Lloyd
Knowles Introduces the Market’s Smallest and Most Power Efficient Digital MEMS Microphone

Knowles Introduces the Market’s Smallest and Most Power Efficient Digital MEMS Microphone

Knowles introduces the most advanced Inter-IC Sound, or I²S, interface MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) microphone for wearables, remote controllers, automotive, and smart home automation and security.


News Jun 03, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley