Embedded Technical Articles

CSD is an elegant method to implement digital multipliers in a more efficient way.

This article reviews the basics of D/A conversion and explains how multirate DSP can lead to a more efficient system.

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?...

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

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....

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 MAX14775E offers high-performance capabilities that make it especially suitable for data transfer in harsh environments.

Low power consumption has become an important design goal in many electronic systems. This article introduces essential concepts and techniques....

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.

This technical brief discusses the use of spread spectrum modulation in digital circuits, particularly clock signals.

This article will help you to determine the maximum acceptable difference between the baud rates of a UART transmitter and receiver.

Learn about (for lack of a better term) packetization, a technique that facilitates robust data transfer in optical, RF, and long-distance-digital communication systems....

Learn about Manchester encoding, a simple and effective way to improve high-speed or wireless digital communication.

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

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

Makeblock allows young inventors to have early success in electronics through intuitive color-coded connections and an easy-to-use programming interface....

This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.