This article continues a discussion of microcontroller features and characteristics that are particularly important when you’re thinking in terms of DSP capabilities.
This article continues a discussion of microcontroller features and characteristics that are particularly important when you’re thinking in terms of DSP capabilities.
This article discusses the features that you should look for when you need an MCU to act as both a system controller and…
This article discusses the features that you should look for when you need an MCU to act as both a system controller and a digital signal processor.
This article provides some tips on making efficient use of the peripheral sections in your microcontroller’s datasheet…
This article provides some tips on making efficient use of the peripheral sections in your microcontroller’s datasheet (or reference manual, or user guide).
The current mirror is an important analog building block that finds application in such diverse areas as DC biasing and…
The current mirror is an important analog building block that finds application in such diverse areas as DC biasing and current-mode signal processing.
MCU datasheets sometimes present an overwhelming abundance of facts, figures, and specs. This practical, step-by-step…
MCU datasheets sometimes present an overwhelming abundance of facts, figures, and specs. This practical, step-by-step guide will help you to identify and extract the information that you need.
Reliability engineering estimates device lifetimes and failure rates to determine what will fail and when.
Reliability engineering estimates device lifetimes and failure rates to determine what will fail and when.
This article continues the Introduction to Microcontrollers series with a discussion of the most important things to…
This article continues the Introduction to Microcontrollers series with a discussion of the most important things to consider when you’re trying to find the best MCU for your next project.
In this article we’ll look at the defining characteristics of these extremely popular ICs, and then we’ll explore the…
In this article we’ll look at the defining characteristics of these extremely popular ICs, and then we’ll explore the internal architecture.
This article will examine some properties of the DNL and INL specifications.
This article will examine some properties of the DNL and INL specifications.
This article looks at the DNL and INL specifications of a digital-to-analog converter (DAC).
This article looks at the DNL and INL specifications of a digital-to-analog converter (DAC).
This article looks at the voltage-mode R-2R DAC structure.
This article looks at the voltage-mode R-2R DAC structure.
How can we gauge stability in a negative-feedback circuit? For minimum-phase circuits, try rate-of-closure.
How can we gauge stability in a negative-feedback circuit? For minimum-phase circuits, try rate-of-closure.
This article will discuss the details of interfacing a 16x2 LCD module with an MCU.
This article will discuss the details of interfacing a 16x2 LCD module with an MCU.
This article focuses on using Verilog to describe synchronous sequential circuits.
This article focuses on using Verilog to describe synchronous sequential circuits.
In this article, we continue our study of the current-feedback amplifier. We’ll also look at a composite amplifier that…
In this article, we continue our study of the current-feedback amplifier. We’ll also look at a composite amplifier that combines the benefits of the voltage-feedback topology and the current-feedback topology.
This article explores the basic instructions needed to program a 32-bit ARM core, while building a foundational…
This article explores the basic instructions needed to program a 32-bit ARM core, while building a foundational understanding of the micro-architecture.
Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi to make your own posh home automation system!
Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi to make your own posh home automation system!
This article introduces the Controller Area Network (CAN) serial communication bus, detailing message frames, bus…
This article introduces the Controller Area Network (CAN) serial communication bus, detailing message frames, bus arbitration, and signaling.
In this article, we’ll take a more detailed look at the functionality and characteristics of current-feedback amplifiers.
In this article, we’ll take a more detailed look at the functionality and characteristics of current-feedback amplifiers.
This article, which serves as preparation for a discussion of C-language strings, introduces the concept of ASCII…
This article, which serves as preparation for a discussion of C-language strings, introduces the concept of ASCII characters and explains two benefits of ASCII-based coding techniques.