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USB bootloaders for AVR microcontrollers
2008-04-24 14:56:00 Probably most proper microcontroller programming method is using a bootloader program. Because you don’t need any special programming adapters or special knowledge - you just need to connect standard cable from your PC to target board and run special program on PC which communicates with MCU bootloader program. The idea is simple: If microcontroller is preconfigured ... More About: Crypto , Microcontrollers , Boot
New WinAVR 20080411 has been released
2008-04-16 15:02:00 Open source rocks isn’t it? Here is a new WinAVR 20080411 release available for download. As always new release has lots of tweaks, bug fixes and optimizations. There are new XMEGA series microcontrollers preliminary included in supported device list. So we may have a chance to put hands on these new cool AVR microcontrollers. Here ... More About: Programming , Released
Easy to follow guide on making PCB by using photo etching method
2008-04-15 11:24:00 Still struggling with various PCB making technologies and cannot do it right, you should try Photo Etching method which is becoming more and more common among radio amateurs. All materials needed are easily accessed. Probably the hardest part is to obtain UV light source. But you can find tons of sources on the internet how ... More About: Guide , Easy , Method
AVR DDS signal generator V2.0
2008-03-10 14:42:00 Finally second and improved AVR DDS signal generator is here. First AVR DDS V1.0 generator was only an attempt of running DDS algorithm without any amplitude control. This time I still wanted to keep things simple like minimum count of widely accessible components circuit, single sided PCB that comes together with good functionality. AVR DDS ... More About: Projects , Generator , Signal , R Project
Embedded Systems: microprocessors and microcontrollers
2008-02-27 11:39:00 An embedded system is a type of computer that can perform a few specialised tasks. This design is contrary to the normal computer that is designed to perform a number of operations that are in many cases unrelated to each other. Embedded systems are present in many of the devices that are used today and ... More About: Systems , Microcontrollers
Better performance with AVR XMEGA microcontrollers
2008-02-26 14:20:00 It seems that ATMEL do not want to limit the AVR branch with 20MIPS AVR microcontrollers. Recently they introduced new AVR microcontroller family - XMEGA - which is still based on AVR core but has a higher performance along with low power feature. AVR microcontrollers are really optimal where high performance is needed with relatively ... More About: Performance , Microcontrollers
Encoding and modulation of digital signals
2008-02-25 14:26:00 We know that digital signals are stored as binary numbers in memory cells. Let’s see how these digital signals can be transferred in other words - how they can be encoded in to electrical signal shape. When signal has to be sent it has to be modulated. Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) Probably simplest and most common modulation ... More About: Digital
DSP processors and their characteristics
2008-02-23 22:04:00 The processing of the various signals is carried out through implements that are together called as DSP hardware. This includes the hardware that is used for transmission of signals, various devices that are used to enhance or filter the signals, analogue to digital and digital to analogue converters and other processing equipment such as computers. Among ... More About: Processors
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Technologies
2008-02-22 22:02:00 The term circuit technology usually refers to the various techniques that used in the manufacture of electrical circuits. A large number of devices that are used today make use of printed circuit boards (PCBs). These devices provide a mechanical support for the various components present within the given device and also, the electrical connections between ... More About: Board , Technologies , Circuit
Biosignal Properties
2008-02-21 22:08:00 The term Biosignal refers to all the signals that are being generated in the human body or any other living organism or more specifically it is used to represent all those signals from living organisms that are monitored to obtain certain useful information. Primarily, the term refers to signals that are electrical in nature but, ... More About: Properties
Digital Signal Processing ? Applications
2008-02-20 22:01:00 Digital signal processing is the technique used to analyse various digital signals and obtain information form the same. It is also used for transfer of information from one place to another and also involves conversion in between analogue and digital signals. It finds its application in various areas ranging from broadcasting to medicine. Let us have a ... More About: Applications , Digital , Signal
Overview of Programmable Logic Devices
2008-02-19 22:05:00 These are devices that are used in electronic circuits to make reconfiguration of the same possible. The logical gates that are normally used perform a fixed function however, the Programmable Logic Devices (PLD) does not perform any predefined task when they are manufactured and need to be programmed before they can be used. Before the introduction ... More About: Programmable logic , Overview
Modelling different types of Biomedical Devices
2008-02-18 22:07:00 Biomedical devices are those electrical devices that are used in medicine to carry out various tests on the human body. A lot of research has been performed in this field and as a result, these devices have become indispensable as far as medicine is concerned. Let us have a look at some of the tasks that ... More About: Devices , Types , Modelling
Audio Signal Processing
2008-02-18 10:20:00 Processing of audio signals is one of the most important and widely used applications of digital signals processing. It is being used in many fields such as communication, broadcasting of audio signals for radios, television etc. It primarily includes analysis of audio signals that fall in the human hearing frequency by mathematical. The audio signals ... More About: Audio , Signal
Classification of USB chips and microcontrollers
2008-02-13 22:02:00 Despite the fact that USB is live for more than 10 years - electronic amateurs move towards it relatively slowly. Probably main reasons are that many electronics work with relatively old computers where RS232 port is actively used. Even me when buying new PC I was looking that motherboard was equipped with at least one ... More About: Microcontrollers , Chips
USB types and architecture
2008-02-13 13:22:00 USB (Universal Serial Bus) - is type of serial communication interface since January 15, 1996 when first USB-1.0 specification came up to day light. There were several organizations behind USB creation like Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, and Northern Telecom. There are several modifications of USB, but most common for microcontrollers are Low ... More About: Architecture , Types
Single supply operation amplifiers versus dual supply
2008-02-06 12:27:00 We used to see dual supply ideal operational amplifiers (Op Amps), what means that Op Amps are powered from dual supplies with equal magnitude and opposing polarity. The center tap is connected to the ground which serves as a center of the supply voltage. Single supply operational amplifiers are powered with single polarity voltage. In this ... More About: Versus , Operation , Amplifiers , Dual
Connection sockets and headers used in embedded projects
2008-01-21 22:07:00 Probably everybody gets confused each time when considering what connectors to use in electronic projects. There are so many connector types and technologies that can be chosen. So what connectors is the best choice, or there is no single answer? Before answer these questions lets go through several points. First of all why do we ... More About: Projects , Connection , Embedded
Contact lenses with circuits for superhuman vision
2008-01-21 13:07:00 Can you imagine having screen directly on your eye like movie characters from the Terminator or Bionic Woman? Maybe not for having virtual crosshairs or zoom in on far-off scenes, but for more practical use like having virtual displays for visual aids to help vision-impaired people, holographic driving control panels and even as a way ... More About: Contact , Lenses , Circuits , Contact Lenses , Vision
Batteries and cell characteristics
2008-01-17 17:57:00 Batteries are cheap, small and relatively safe way of having portable energy source. There are many types of batteries with different characteristics and uses. Probably many of you heard terms battery and cell referring to the same. But from technical perspective these are different things - cell is a single unit which houses a single ... More About: Batteries , Cell
Surface Mount Soldering with inexpensive equipment
2008-01-15 11:02:00 This is really great video about SMD soldering using simple and cheap equipment that most electronics hobbyist can find at home. This 9 min video tutorial prepared by CuriousInventor includes up-close shots of fine pitch soldering such SMD elements as 603 resistor, PLCC< 44 pin QFP, 208 pin fine-pitch QFP. Also there are few SMD ... More About: Equipment , Surface , Mount
AVR internal oscillator jitter research
2008-01-03 22:05:00 If you go to AVR site and open an AVR application note AVR053 you will notice that there are different RC oscillators installed in to AVR chips during history. In table you can see tunable oscillator versions and their features. Simply speaking each new version of oscillator introduces better features and improvements. But is it really ... More About: Research , Internal
Glowing LED tubes and signs for parties
2008-01-03 11:40:00 Have you missed a New Year party? Dont worry you can make it UP with these fun projects made of LEDs andother cheap materials. Joe Langevin has compiled several LED and fiber optic projects the average Joe can create easily and get ready for the party. One of them is simple LED sign made of ... More About: Signs , Parties
Embedded Electronics Technology in Aviation
2007-12-14 10:31:00 Embedded electronics technology has infiltrated almost every aspect of human life. Embedded technology has changed the modern home and business. It makes a business run faster and safer, producing more outputs at lesser cost. It can integrate various devices in your home like your PC, TV, VCR and DVD player to maximize your audio-visual entertainment. The ... More About: Technology , Electronics , Aviation , Embedded
One click project with USBasp programmer
2007-12-11 22:08:00 UASBASP is very nice programmer for Atmel AVR microcontrollers that works under multiple operating systems including Linux, Mac OS X, and windows. How to assemble this simple programmer read previous article in this site or go to original site of Thomas Fischl. As it was mentioned mentioned USBasp has two available programming frequencies - high when ... More About: Click , Project , Programmer
Embedded Technology and the Modern Market
2007-12-07 12:36:00 Embedded electronics refer to devices that can be ?embedded? into something. They are add-ons that increase the functionality of the device in which they have been integrated. Embedded electronics can do more and in the near future it can change the way people sell products and handle business. The Importance of Technology in Business To ... More About: Market , Modern , Embedded
Ocean Embedded Electronics Systems
2007-12-04 14:13:00 Embedded systems for ocean applications are comprised of small, function-specific computers that are designed to operate in the rough environment of open water, to withstand both pressure and weather, and to use as little energy as possible. While development of such technology has been ongoing for a long time, research and implementation have been ... More About: Electronics , Ocean , Systems , Embedded
Radio, alarm clock and thermometer - all in one system
2007-12-03 19:11:00 Original project by: ????????? ????????? Such multi-purpose device is a nice example of of using microcontroller for combined tasks. The idea of radio-clock-thermometer came up when authors car audio head-end was stolen. He decided to use what’s left left from car radio and build something nice. So the project has started. More About: Radio , Projects , System , Clock , Alarm
Embedded Technology and Human Lifestyle
2007-11-30 15:14:00 The prevalence of embedded electronics technology in the modern market has given rise to innovative products that could change the way people live. From innovative everyday stuff such as integrated home entertainment systems to intelligent helicopter rotor blades, embedded electronics technology is covering all facets of modern day living and is making life faster, ... More About: Technology , Lifestyle , Human , Embedded
Intestinal Robots
More articles from this author:2007-11-27 15:01:00 Intestinal robots are artificial electromechanical systems ? robots ? that were designed for exploring the inner cavities and organs of the body, particularly the intestines and other parts of the digestive tract. Built to replace or provide an alternative to colonoscopy, currently the only option for taking a look inside the human body (this is ... More About: Robots 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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