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The Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC): Finding—and Even Correcting—Errors in Digital Data

The Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC): Finding—and Even Correcting—Errors in Digital Data

This technical brief explains what a CRC is and how you can use it to make your digital communication more robust.


Back to Basics: The Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART)

Back to Basics: The Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART)

This technical brief explains some low-level details of the widespread—I might even say ubiquitous—UART communication interface.


Convenient, Robust Data Transmission with RS-422 and RS-485

Convenient, Robust Data Transmission with RS-422 and RS-485

This article introduces the RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces and explains why you might want to use them in your designs.


Using Zero-IF to Reduce PCB Footprint and Cost

Using Zero-IF to Reduce PCB Footprint and Cost

Learn how to make more efficient designs for RF applications using Zero-IF architecture.


Make Your Own GPS Transmitter with the HC-12 Transceiver

Make Your Own GPS Transmitter with the HC-12 Transceiver

Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.


Projects Nov 10, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Understanding and Implementing the HC-12 Wireless Transceiver Module

Understanding and Implementing the HC-12 Wireless Transceiver Module

The HC-12 is a 100mW multi-channel wireless transceiver you can use in your projects to transmit and receive serial information.


Projects Nov 02, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Teardown Tuesday: Amazon Echo Dot v2

Teardown Tuesday: Amazon Echo Dot v2

The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.


News Nov 01, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Teardown Tuesday: Lutron Caseta Wireless Home Automation Remote

Teardown Tuesday: Lutron Caseta Wireless Home Automation Remote

Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.


News Oct 25, 2016 by Mark Hughes
The Next Evolution in Wi-Fi Will Eventually Meet Our Daily Needs

The Next Evolution in Wi-Fi Will Eventually Meet Our Daily Needs

Various amendments of the 802.11 standard are steadily being developed to increase the efficiency of our wireless LANs.


News Oct 20, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Choosing a Wireless Protocol for Home Automation

Choosing a Wireless Protocol for Home Automation

Which wireless protocol should you use when designing a home automation device?


How to Design a Bluetooth Low Energy Circuit with Sensor Technology

How to Design a Bluetooth Low Energy Circuit with Sensor Technology

Tutorial on designing a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit with the ability to measure 9-axis motion, humidity, and temperature.


Arduino Infrared (IR) Control… The Universal Remote Control

Arduino Infrared (IR) Control… The Universal Remote Control

The Arduino Universal Remote Control is the TV remote your dad wishes he had!


Projects Sep 09, 2016 by Ryan Jones
Teardown Tuesday: Radar Gun

Teardown Tuesday: Radar Gun

If you're a speeder or sports player you may have experience with one of these! In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a radar gun!


News Aug 23, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Build a Wireless “Tipping Bucket” Rain Gauge, Part 3—Receiver, PICAXE, and LCD

Build a Wireless “Tipping Bucket” Rain Gauge, Part 3—Receiver, PICAXE, and LCD

Here's a rain gauge that empties itself and that you can read from your easy chair. Best of all, you can build it, yourself.


Understanding Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) Modulation

Understanding Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) Modulation

This technical brief covers the basic characteristics of a digital modulation scheme known as quadrature phase shift keying.


iPhone’s Losing Its Headphone Jack—Designers Have Other Plans

iPhone’s Losing Its Headphone Jack—Designers Have Other Plans

Apple's removing the 3.5mm headphone jack. Luckily, converting wired headphones to wireless is easy with Bluetooth adapters.


News Aug 15, 2016 by Seth Schaffer
Teardown Tuesday: Micro Drone

Teardown Tuesday: Micro Drone

What's inside of a hand-sized micro drone? Find out in this Teardown Tuesday!


News Aug 09, 2016 by Alex Udanis
The Top 6 Arduino-Compatible Boards for Your Next Project

The Top 6 Arduino-Compatible Boards for Your Next Project

A list of some Arduino compatible boards that can be incorporated into a project.


News Jul 30, 2016 by Ebony Calloway
Create a Two-Channel Remote Control with the nRF24L01+

Create a Two-Channel Remote Control with the nRF24L01+

This article will give you the building blocks needed to create your own two-channel wireless remote controller.


Projects Jul 27, 2016 by Mark Hughes
The Progression of Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs

The Progression of Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs

Nordic’s BLE chipset is now available in both QFN and WL-CSP packages— and that shows how wearable applications are driving the Bluetooth Smart chip designs.


News Jul 21, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad