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Is Assembly Language Still Relevant for Embedded Software Development?

As embedded systems continue to evolve, you might wonder: should I learn assembly language for embedded software development? Learn the answer in this article.

November 06, 2022 by Darby Hewitt

What is Machine Learning? An Intro to ML Basics

This article aims to contextualize machine learning (ML) for hardware and embedded engineers, what it is, how it works, why it matters, and how TinyML fits in.

June 05, 2022 by Brandon Satrom

Pulse-width Modulation (PWM) Timers in Microcontrollers

This article is the second of a series on microcontroller timers. This article describes a more complex timer called the PWM or pulse-width modulation timer.

February 07, 2020 by Stephen Colley

Introduction to Adaptive Front Lighting Systems (AFS)

Learn more about the design considerations that go into developing adaptive automotive lighting solutions.

November 06, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar

How To Control a DC Motor with an Arduino

By connecting an L298 bridge IC to an Arduino, you can control a DC motor.

July 07, 2018 by Tim Youngblood

All About BLDC Motor Control: Sensorless Brushless DC Motor Controllers

Learn about sensorless brushless DC motor controllers, some example ICs, and some disadvantages of using such motors.

October 18, 2017 by Nick Davis

Eliminate Brushes, Reduce Noise: A New Motor-Driver IC from ROHM

You can improve performance in motor-control applications by using brushless DC motors and handy driver ICs such as the BU69090NUX.

April 28, 2017 by Robert Keim

Building an Infrared Tracker with a PICAXE 14M2 and a Stepper Motor

Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver IC, three phototransistors, and a few other components will do the trick.

January 17, 2017 by Charles R. Hampton

Upgrade Your Power Wheels with Motor Control Basics

Adding variable speed control and battery monitoring to a Power Wheels truck!

September 11, 2015 by Travis Fagerness

Use an Arduino to Control a Motor

Controlling a motor with an Arduino is relatively easy. In addition to simply spinning the motor, you can control the position of the motor shaft if the motor has a rotary encoder.

June 03, 2015 by Tim Youngblood

Mad with Power: An Introduction to Power Processing

The core concept of power processing can be explained together with several significant applications of power electronics. Power electronics is the technology of processing and controlling the flow of electric power by modifying and supplying the voltage and current in a form that is best suitable to the customer at the load end.

June 01, 2015 by Editorial Team