Latest Communication Technical Articles

Learn about two-element networks (L-sections or L-networks), how they transform one impedance to another, their frequency…

Learn about two-element networks (L-sections or L-networks), how they transform one impedance to another, their frequency response, estimating their bandwidth, and their limitations leading to T networks.

Learn about the immittance Smith chart (ZY Smith chart), the effect of adding series and parallel components, impedance…

Learn about the immittance Smith chart (ZY Smith chart), the effect of adding series and parallel components, impedance matching, and finding a two-element matching network.

Learn about the Bluetooth low energy (BLE) wireless communication protocol, namely its features, protocol stack, and how…

Learn about the Bluetooth low energy (BLE) wireless communication protocol, namely its features, protocol stack, and how it communicates with devices.

Learn about double data rate (DDR) memory key concepts and applications surrounding this digital communication technique,…

Learn about double data rate (DDR) memory key concepts and applications surrounding this digital communication technique, where two data words are transferred during one clock cycle.

Dive deeper into the Internet of Things (IoT) communication through a brief overview of the different IoT data protocols.

Dive deeper into the Internet of Things (IoT) communication through a brief overview of the different IoT data protocols.

In this article, get a basic understanding of wireless communication networks—LoRa and LoRaWAN.

In this article, get a basic understanding of wireless communication networks—LoRa and LoRaWAN.

This article proposes a simple microcontroller power-supply circuit that is worth considering when you’re developing a…

This article proposes a simple microcontroller power-supply circuit that is worth considering when you’re developing a (very) cost-sensitive system.

The 1-wire bus, though not as widespread as other protocols, is a valuable communication technique for certain applications.

The 1-wire bus, though not as widespread as other protocols, is a valuable communication technique for certain applications.

This article discusses the characteristics and applications of a serial communication protocol intended specifically for…

This article discusses the characteristics and applications of a serial communication protocol intended specifically for audio systems.

Learn how to build a setup that will help you predict a battery's performance as it ages using a Trinket M0 and software…

Learn how to build a setup that will help you predict a battery's performance as it ages using a Trinket M0 and software algorithms.

Brown Out Reset is an important function to increase the reliability of a microcontroller after start-up. Normally used…

Brown Out Reset is an important function to increase the reliability of a microcontroller after start-up. Normally used to solve problems with the power supply, this article shows how Brown Out Reset can prevent another problem.

Learn about interrupts for some familiar peripherals: timers, serial communication, and ADCs.

Learn about interrupts for some familiar peripherals: timers, serial communication, and ADCs.

Learn about data objects called unions in embedded C language.

Learn about data objects called unions in embedded C language.

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.

This introductory article will look at some of the most important features of the USB-C standard.

This introductory article will look at some of the most important features of the USB-C standard.

This article discusses the mathematical significance of I/Q signals and presents the final steps in the DSP algorithm for…

This article discusses the mathematical significance of I/Q signals and presents the final steps in the DSP algorithm for decoding frequency-shift-keying baseband signals.

Learn about a DSP technique that extracts the original digital data from a demodulated frequency-shift-keying baseband signal.

Learn about a DSP technique that extracts the original digital data from a demodulated frequency-shift-keying baseband signal.

This article describes an Ethernet-connected subsystem of a larger modular sensor system designed for industrial or smart…

This article describes an Ethernet-connected subsystem of a larger modular sensor system designed for industrial or smart home sensing and monitoring. We will discuss a custom sensor subsystem developed for this application.

This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I…

This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I designed: the WiCard.