This project uses a C8051 microcontroller development kit, an accelerometer evaluation board, and Simplicity Studio IDE—all from Silicon Labs—to rather…
This project uses a C8051 microcontroller development kit, an accelerometer evaluation board, and Simplicity Studio IDE—all from Silicon Labs—to rather quickly and easily build a motion-detecting alarm system.
The latest Bluetooth Specification provides features that allow increased speed and increased transmission distance. This…
The latest Bluetooth Specification provides features that allow increased speed and increased transmission distance. This article provides information about the various bit data paths used in the latest specifications.
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?
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.
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 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 discusses the use of spread spectrum modulation in digital circuits, particularly clock signals.
This technical brief discusses the use of spread spectrum modulation in digital circuits, particularly clock signals.
Learn how to listen to frequencies on the air with nothing more than a USB dongle: first FM radio, then voice signals.
Learn how to listen to frequencies on the air with nothing more than a USB dongle: first FM radio, then voice signals.
This article discusses the I-V curves of passive non-linear devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors.
This article discusses the I-V curves of passive non-linear devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors.
Learn about Manchester encoding, a simple and effective way to improve high-speed or wireless digital communication.
Learn about Manchester encoding, a simple and effective way to improve high-speed or wireless digital communication.
This technical brief explains some low-level details of the widespread—I might even say ubiquitous—UART communication…
This technical brief explains some low-level details of the widespread—I might even say ubiquitous—UART communication interface.
The HC-12 is a 100mW multi-channel wireless transceiver you can use in your projects to transmit and receive serial information.
The HC-12 is a 100mW multi-channel wireless transceiver you can use in your projects to transmit and receive serial information.
In this project, you'll learn how to build a 4-bit binary counter using a 5x7 LED matrix for data count value…
In this project, you'll learn how to build a 4-bit binary counter using a 5x7 LED matrix for data count value visualization. The project will use a combination of standard electronic and surface mount components.
Internal or external? Quartz or ceramic? Crystal oscillator or silicon oscillator? So many clocking options . . . which…
Internal or external? Quartz or ceramic? Crystal oscillator or silicon oscillator? So many clocking options . . . which one is right for your design?
Part Three in this three-article series shows you how to generate values for a discrete sinusoid and continuously convert…
Part Three in this three-article series shows you how to generate values for a discrete sinusoid and continuously convert this data into an analog signal without overburdening the CPU.
Part Two in this three-article series explores the SAM4S DAC. We’ll look at hardware configuration, electrical…
Part Two in this three-article series explores the SAM4S DAC. We’ll look at hardware configuration, electrical characteristics, and the application programming interface.
Learn about the NES Controller's data protocol, then use this knowledge to easily integrate into an Arduino Uno.
Learn about the NES Controller's data protocol, then use this knowledge to easily integrate into an Arduino Uno.
Part One in this three-article series focuses on using the SAM4S timer/counter peripheral to precisely control the…
Part One in this three-article series focuses on using the SAM4S timer/counter peripheral to precisely control the DAC’s sampling rate.
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