STMicroelectronics announced in June that it is the world's first eSIM manufacturer accredited by the GSMA to personalize eSIMs for mobile and connected IoT…
STMicroelectronics announced in June that it is the world's first eSIM manufacturer accredited by the GSMA to personalize eSIMs for mobile and connected IoT devices. What is an eSIM? How could it benefit designers?
The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.
The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.
This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I…
This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I designed: the WiCard.
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.
In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software…
In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software environment, and demonstrate connecting the device to the MQTT messaging service.
In this article, you'll learn how to write the VHDL code for a simple algorithm.
In this article, you'll learn how to write the VHDL code for a simple algorithm.
In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look…
In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look at an example project.
This article will review the “signed”/“unsigned” data types.
This article will review the “signed”/“unsigned” data types.
This article will first review classifications for the VHDL data types, and then it will discuss the enumerated type.
This article will first review classifications for the VHDL data types, and then it will discuss the enumerated type.
This article will review the "std_logic_vector" data type which is one of the most common data types in VHDL.
This article will review the "std_logic_vector" data type which is one of the most common data types in VHDL.
The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the broad transformation underway that will make pervasive sensing…
The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the broad transformation underway that will make pervasive sensing across connected machines not just a competitive advantage, but an essential fundamental service. The industrial IoT starts with the edge node, which is the sensing and measurement entry point of interest.
Part two of building a device that can detect Wi-Fi signals and "react" accordingly.
Part two of building a device that can detect Wi-Fi signals and "react" accordingly.
Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is designed to intermittently transmit information using a limited amount of power. This…
Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is designed to intermittently transmit information using a limited amount of power. This article provides the building blocks that allow you to add BLE to your projects for $5 (plus a one-time purchase of a $15 programmer).
Digi’s XBee Cellular LTE Cat 1 embedded modems allow for low-cost LTE connectivity.
Digi’s XBee Cellular LTE Cat 1 embedded modems allow for low-cost LTE connectivity.
In this project, we will demonstrate the simplicity of RIOT by creating a data logger that will plot levels of light onto…
In this project, we will demonstrate the simplicity of RIOT by creating a data logger that will plot levels of light onto a graph on a PC server application.
This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.
This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.
Finally, we have everything we need for a functional robot. Let’s put the pieces together and see what the C-BISCUIT…
Finally, we have everything we need for a functional robot. Let’s put the pieces together and see what the C-BISCUIT demo bot can do.
Facebook plans to incorporate a fleet of wing-shaped drones to provide internet connectivity in remote areas.
Facebook plans to incorporate a fleet of wing-shaped drones to provide internet connectivity in remote areas.
With USB communications and a Scilab graphical user interface, we can really see what the PID controller is doing.
With USB communications and a Scilab graphical user interface, we can really see what the PID controller is doing.