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Overcoming LCD HMI Challenges with Smart LCD Displays

Learn about some of the challenges for liquid crystal display (LCD) touch-screen human-machine interface (HMI) designs and how a designer might integrate them.

May 27, 2022 by Qiang Dong, Topway

Choosing the Right MPU for Display and Camera-related Industrial HMIs

In this article, learn about the different considerations that go into choosing the right microprocessing unit (MPU) for industrial human-machine interface (HMI) applications.

February 10, 2022 by Yasushi Iwase, Renesas

Rotary Controls For Modern Hardware Interfaces

From mechanical latches and liquid flow restrictors to the earliest radio tuners and volume adjusters, rotary controls have been a mainstay of effective interface design. Learn more about rotary controls for modern hardware interfaces.

February 02, 2022 by Max Burk, ALMAX

Considerations for Using Light Pipes to Improve HMI Design

Human machine interfaces (HMIs) often incorporate light indicators. One option for HMI indicator technology is light pipes. In this article, learn some of the design considerations for choosing and using light pipes.

January 14, 2022 by Sannah Vinding, VCC

Understanding the Heterogeneous Graphics Pipeline of i.MX RT1170 MCUs

In this article, learn about the heterogeneous graphics pipeline of the i.MX RT1170 MCU and its three main graphics acceleration engines.

March 18, 2021 by Hugo Osornio, NXP Semiconductors

The Glass Cockpit: The Story of Display Technologies in Space Shuttles

In this final part of the Glass Cockpit series, we look at how displays have reached their current iteration in Space X shuttles.

January 10, 2021 by Steve Taranovich

Display Technologies for Aerospace Applications: The F/A-18 Super Hornet

Learn about real-world display technology design in aerospace applications in a legendary example—the F/A-18 Super Hornet—from an engineer who's flown them.

January 08, 2021 by Steve Taranovich

Touchscreen vs. Button Interface Design: Capacitive and Resistive Touchscreens and Haptics

Learn about some of the most important fundamentals for understanding how interface technologies have evolved.

January 07, 2021 by Steve Taranovich

How to Implement Digit Recognition with TensorFlow Lite using an i.MX RT1060 Crossover MCU

This article looks at digit detection and recognition using MNIST eIQ as an example, which consists of several parts — the digit recognition is performed by a TensorFlow Lite model, and a GUI is used to increase the usability of the i.MX RT1060 device.

September 22, 2020 by David Piskula, NXP Semiconductors

The Mapping Function and Circuit Implementation in Histogram Equalization

In this article, we'll look into greater details on a histogram equalization method, including use cases of the mapping function and circuit implementation.

March 10, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar

Design Solution for Automotive LCD Displays Utilizing LED Driver ICs

See how multi-channel automotive LED driver ICs implement backlight local dimming, bringing ‘true black’ to automotive LCD displays.

February 04, 2020 by Szukang Hsien, Maxim Integrated

How to Interface the Mojo v3 FPGA Board with a 16x2 LCD Module

This article will discuss the details of interfacing a basic 16x2 LCD module with an FPGA.

May 17, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar

Designing a System Monitor 4-MUX LCD Driver Solution

This application note describes a simple hardware implementation of a 4-Mux LCD driver using time division multiplexing techniques along with system monitoring using a GreenPAK IC.

April 18, 2019 by Krupa Bhavsar, Dialog Semiconductor

How to Interface a 16×2 LCD Module with an MCU

This article will discuss the details of interfacing a 16x2 LCD module with an MCU.

March 04, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar

Hardware Assessment: LightCrafter Evaluation Kit for BeagleBoard Black from Texas Instruments

The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide instant-on projection capabilities using a digital micromirror device and a relatively high-power RGB LED.

July 09, 2018 by Mark Hughes

How to Interface an Ultrasonic Sensor with an LCD Using a Microcontroller Dev Kit

Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use it in a parking sensor application.

November 02, 2017 by Nick Davis

How to Build a Weighing Scale Using a Load Cell and a Microcontroller

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.

October 10, 2017 by Nick Davis

Adding an LCD and Keypad to a Tachometer and Speedometer

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

September 18, 2017 by Nick Davis

E-paper Displays: Improving the User Experience of Low-Power Devices

Critical to the success of any product is its user experience. From household appliances through to websites, the ones that succeed are both functional and easy–or even enjoyable–to use.

July 18, 2017 by Scott Soong, Pervasive Displays

Adding a Capacitive Touch Display Module to the BeagleBone Black

Pair a BeagleBone Black with a capacitive touch LCD display to create a development platform for small, cost-effective solutions.

June 13, 2017 by Markku Riihonen, 4D Systems