In this article we’ll look at the defining characteristics of these extremely popular ICs, and then we’ll explore the internal architecture.
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 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 goes over the design of firmware for a custom PCB project: a precision inclinometer subsystem.
This article goes over the design of firmware for a custom PCB project: a precision inclinometer subsystem.
Learn the design steps for creating your own custom inclinometer PCB.
Learn the design steps for creating your own custom inclinometer PCB.
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 some important details related to the design and functionality of processors.
This article explores some important details related to the design and functionality of processors.
Learn about a hardware-based approach to performing calculations, routing digital signals, and controlling embedded…
Learn about a hardware-based approach to performing calculations, routing digital signals, and controlling embedded systems using programmable logic and FPGAs.
Could you concisely define "embedded system design" off the top of your head? This article looks at the essential…
Could you concisely define "embedded system design" off the top of your head? This article looks at the essential characteristics of an increasingly prominent specialization within the field of electrical engineering.
This article discusses the PCB layout for a power-supply circuit that generates a regulated 3.3 V rail from a small solar cell.
This article discusses the PCB layout for a power-supply circuit that generates a regulated 3.3 V rail from a small solar cell.
This article discusses a 3.3 V power-supply circuit that is built around an inductorless DC/DC converter and a solar cell.
This article discusses a 3.3 V power-supply circuit that is built around an inductorless DC/DC converter and a solar cell.
This article is intended to help readers understand the good and the bad traits of Schmitt Trigger RC oscillators, which…
This article is intended to help readers understand the good and the bad traits of Schmitt Trigger RC oscillators, which are especially important because they are present in the internal oscillator in popular MCUs.
In this project, we'll use a Raspberry Pi to create a responsive piggy bank that belittles you when you slack on your savings!
In this project, we'll use a Raspberry Pi to create a responsive piggy bank that belittles you when you slack on your savings!
This article discusses implementation details for a simple yet effective technique that can improve your digital communication.
This article discusses implementation details for a simple yet effective technique that can improve your digital communication.
In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look…
In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look at an example project.
This article provides a closer look at the PCB design considerations and programming of a custom capacitive touch…
This article provides a closer look at the PCB design considerations and programming of a custom capacitive touch interface device.
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a simple yet effective replacement for ADC-based window…
This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a simple yet effective replacement for ADC-based window detection.
The MSP430FR2633 is a low-power microcontroller with multiple GPIOs and capacitive touch pins. This project creates a…
The MSP430FR2633 is a low-power microcontroller with multiple GPIOs and capacitive touch pins. This project creates a circuit that supports a custom capacitive touch panel with LED and haptic feedback.
This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.
This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.
In this article, we’ll evaluate different firmware strategies in our pursuit of maximum-frequency analog signal generation.
In this article, we’ll evaluate different firmware strategies in our pursuit of maximum-frequency analog signal generation.
How accurate is your humidity sensor? Find out with this project.
How accurate is your humidity sensor? Find out with this project.