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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.

In this article we’ll look at the PCB design for a low-noise ±5 V inductorless power supply.

In this article we’ll look at the PCB design for a low-noise ±5 V inductorless power supply.

In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software…

In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software environment, and demonstrate connecting the device to the MQTT messaging service.

Use a Honeywell particle sensor to measure 2.5 µm PM and 10.0 µm PM concentrations in your environment.

Use a Honeywell particle sensor to measure 2.5 µm PM and 10.0 µm PM concentrations in your environment.

In this article, you'll learn how to write the VHDL code for a simple algorithm.

In this article, you'll learn how to write the VHDL code for a simple algorithm.

This article looks at some circuits that can help you extract the original data from a Manchester-encoded signal.

This article looks at some circuits that can help you extract the original data from a Manchester-encoded signal.

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, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a straightforward circuit that allows you to measure…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a straightforward circuit that allows you to measure temperature with little more than a diode and a BJT.

This article will review the “signed”/“unsigned” data types.

This article will review the “signed”/“unsigned” data types.

Embrace the power of Power over Ethernet with Microchip's Ethernet of Everything!

Embrace the power of Power over Ethernet with Microchip's Ethernet of Everything!

This article will first review classifications for the VHDL data types, and then it will discuss the enumerated type.

This article will first review classifications for the VHDL data types, and then it will discuss the enumerated type.

Tired of using your PC or mobile phone as a signal generator? It’s time to upgrade to a standalone one by making it yourself.

Tired of using your PC or mobile phone as a signal generator? It’s time to upgrade to a standalone one by making it yourself.

This article will review the "std_logic_vector" data type which is one of the most common data types in VHDL.

This article will review the "std_logic_vector" data type which is one of the most common data types in VHDL.

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.

How accurate is your humidity sensor? Find out with this project.

How accurate is your humidity sensor? Find out with this project.

In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the…

In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the Simplicity Studio IDE. The measured weight will be displayed on an LCD screen.

A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or…

A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or humidity or both.

In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.

In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.