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In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the…

In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the Simplicity Studio IDE. The measured weight will be displayed on an LCD screen.

In this article, we’ll look at general concepts and some design details for a circuit board that can output a wide…

In this article, we’ll look at general concepts and some design details for a circuit board that can output a wide variety of analog signals.

We’ll use real collision data to refine the detection algorithm, and even better, we’ll confirm that the system…

We’ll use real collision data to refine the detection algorithm, and even better, we’ll confirm that the system actually works.

In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.

In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.

With all these invisible radio frequencies flying through the air, we should know a little bit about what exactly they are!

With all these invisible radio frequencies flying through the air, we should know a little bit about what exactly they are!

In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore…

In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore them when power returns to easily preserve program continuity.

Learn a little history of EMC compliance, some EMI theory, and some common EMI countermeasures.

Learn a little history of EMC compliance, some EMI theory, and some common EMI countermeasures.

Dive under the hood of an FPGA: Just what is inside of an FPGA that makes it so different from a microcontroller and yet…

Dive under the hood of an FPGA: Just what is inside of an FPGA that makes it so different from a microcontroller and yet still so versatile?

CORDIC is a hardware-efficient iterative method which uses rotations to calculate a wide range of elementary functions.

CORDIC is a hardware-efficient iterative method which uses rotations to calculate a wide range of elementary functions.

Components such as those in the GiGuard series can help you to protect your circuit from transient events while…

Components such as those in the GiGuard series can help you to protect your circuit from transient events while maintaining high-speed performance.

In this article, we discuss metastability, setup time, and hold time in designing a digital VLSI circuit.

In this article, we discuss metastability, setup time, and hold time in designing a digital VLSI circuit.

It’s time to dive into the world of programmable logic. Use this tutorial to get your FPGA development environment…

It’s time to dive into the world of programmable logic. Use this tutorial to get your FPGA development environment setup and understand the tool set and basic development process.

There are many integrated circuits that can help you to optimize the performance of battery-powered devices. In this…

There are many integrated circuits that can help you to optimize the performance of battery-powered devices. In this article we’ll take a look at the MAX17055.

You can’t beat the efficiency of switch-mode power supplies, and you can avoid the design-complexity issue by using…

You can’t beat the efficiency of switch-mode power supplies, and you can avoid the design-complexity issue by using DC/DC modules such as those in the OKDx-T/90 series.

The FPGA can be a great addition to your arsenal, but it requires some adjustments to the way a microcontroller jockey thinks.

The FPGA can be a great addition to your arsenal, but it requires some adjustments to the way a microcontroller jockey thinks.

The AS7261 is a highly integrated sensor that provides optical measurements via a digital interface.

The AS7261 is a highly integrated sensor that provides optical measurements via a digital interface.

The CDCE813-Q1 is a customizable, fairly high-frequency clock generator that is qualified for automotive applications.

The CDCE813-Q1 is a customizable, fairly high-frequency clock generator that is qualified for automotive applications.

This technical brief explains the physical characteristics and the benefits of microphones based on MEMS technology.

This technical brief explains the physical characteristics and the benefits of microphones based on MEMS technology.

The Serial Peripheral Interface Bus enables full-duplex serial data transfer between multiple integrated circuits.

The Serial Peripheral Interface Bus enables full-duplex serial data transfer between multiple integrated circuits.