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The new development board features a 32 MHz Quark and a host of features at a $14.95 price tag.

The new development board features a 32 MHz Quark and a host of features at a $14.95 price tag.

This article covers everything you need to know to generate pulse-width-modulated signals with Atmel’s SAM4S Xplained…

This article covers everything you need to know to generate pulse-width-modulated signals with Atmel’s SAM4S Xplained Pro development board.

Mentioned in the previous article, an operational amplifier is usually connected to components in a feedback circuit. In…

Mentioned in the previous article, an operational amplifier is usually connected to components in a feedback circuit. In this article, we will discuss one of two amp configurations that are most widely used.

Learn how to build a device which senses when your computer monitor is physically rotated, and automatically tells your…

Learn how to build a device which senses when your computer monitor is physically rotated, and automatically tells your computer to rotate the display accordingly.

In this article we will take a closer look at how to effectively low-pass filter a PWM signal into an analog voltage.

In this article we will take a closer look at how to effectively low-pass filter a PWM signal into an analog voltage.

One of the reasons the operation amp (op-amp) is so reputable is because of its versatility. In this article, you will…

One of the reasons the operation amp (op-amp) is so reputable is because of its versatility. In this article, you will see that almost anything can be done using an op-amp. It is also notable that this integrated circuit has many characteristics that approach those that are considered to be ideal.

Use DS3231M RTC alarm functions to make programmable, time-based, switches to power devices on and off at precise times.

Use DS3231M RTC alarm functions to make programmable, time-based, switches to power devices on and off at precise times.

If your microcontroller doesn’t have a digital-to-analog converter, you can make a passable replacement with nothing…

If your microcontroller doesn’t have a digital-to-analog converter, you can make a passable replacement with nothing more than a pulse-width-modulated signal and a low-pass filter.

In this article, we'll delve into amplitude modulation and what it's used for. Also, we will differentiate between…

In this article, we'll delve into amplitude modulation and what it's used for. Also, we will differentiate between communication methods that do and do not use modulation.

This article provides additional details related to code development, hardware configuration, and the OLED interface.

This article provides additional details related to code development, hardware configuration, and the OLED interface.

Learn about basic procedures and techniques for creating your own projects with Atmel’s SAM4S Xplained Pro development platform.

Learn about basic procedures and techniques for creating your own projects with Atmel’s SAM4S Xplained Pro development platform.

If you choose to buffer with MOSFETs instead of BJTs, you need to consider the relationship between gate capacitance and…

If you choose to buffer with MOSFETs instead of BJTs, you need to consider the relationship between gate capacitance and instability.

The previous two articles focused on bipolar junction transistors. In this article, we’ll look at buffering with…

The previous two articles focused on bipolar junction transistors. In this article, we’ll look at buffering with MOSFETs instead of BJTs.

Maxwell's equations mathematically link electricity, magnetism and light. In 1864, there were 20 equations solving for 20…

Maxwell's equations mathematically link electricity, magnetism and light. In 1864, there were 20 equations solving for 20 variables, now we have 4. A look at the equations through the years.

In this article, we will look at two variations on the basic BJT current-buffering circuit.

In this article, we will look at two variations on the basic BJT current-buffering circuit.

This article addresses the internal components of a Quantum Processor.

This article addresses the internal components of a Quantum Processor.

Build a simple solar powered battery charger for Ni-MH batteries.

Build a simple solar powered battery charger for Ni-MH batteries.

Test-driven development (TDD) is an iterative process for writing software, where the unit tests are developed just…

Test-driven development (TDD) is an iterative process for writing software, where the unit tests are developed just before the implementation. TDD isn't used widely in embedded software, but it's the best way to get started with unit testing.

Op-amps become even more versatile if you can use them in high-current applications. In this article, we will look at a…

Op-amps become even more versatile if you can use them in high-current applications. In this article, we will look at a basic current-buffering circuit.