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The impacts of 5G on the future: A new era of connectivity

December 13, 2019 By Scott Thornton

Pre-commercial 5G has successfully launched in some countries, and the world is already excited about commercial 5G. A new digital era emerges as almost every household device will be able to connect with the internet, enabling further evolution of IoT. The impact of 5G will not be limited to networking. New technologies will evolve with…

Filed Under: 5G, FAQ, Featured Tagged With: FAQ

8-bits and counting: 8-bit MCUs are still going strong

March 22, 2019 By Scott Thornton

Aeneas nanosatellite

Microcontroller units (MCUs) never stop evolving; a more functional, featured MCU follows every model. Embedded systems have grown with continually growing MCU technology, yet there are many traditional MCUs that are still selling in high volumes. Atmel 8051 is one of those legendary MCUs which have developed a considerable demand in the market. The Atmel […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, Microcontroller Tips Tagged With: atmel, basics, FAQ, microchiptechnologyinc

Understanding single-ended and differential communication systems

March 4, 2019 By Scott Thornton

Do you know the difference between single-ended and differential communication schemes? And when should you use them, which one you should use, and why? Single-ended communications set ups are meant to be used only for short runs or to provide communication between devices on the same Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Single-ended communications will reference the […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, Microcontroller Tips, Wireless Tagged With: basics, FAQ

DIY Artificial Intelligence

February 26, 2019 By Scott Thornton

artificial intelligence

Machines are now faster and more accurate than humans at identifying information in images. Machines don’t get bored looking for flaws in widgets for hours at a time without a break. There’s been a lot of talk in the news about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will replace jobs. The industrial revolution displaced thousands of people […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, Microcontroller Tips Tagged With: FAQ, Intel

Microcontroller power source considerations for Arduino

February 13, 2019 By Scott Thornton

Powering an Arduino has a little magic to it. It wasn’t obvious to me when I first started working with them, but Arduinos have on-board regulation. Taking advantage of this allows for longer power supply wiring runs by using a higher voltage power supply than the nominal 5V or 3.3V needed by the microcontroller (MCU) […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, Microcontroller Tips Tagged With: arduino, basics, FAQ, microchiptechnologiesinc

Soldering tips for newbies

February 11, 2019 By Scott Thornton

The traditional, older type of solder is a mixture of lead (Pb) and tin (Sn). This type of (60/40 – Pb/Sn) solder melts at 200°C and is typically made up of 60 percent tin and 40 percent lead. However, lead-free solder is desirable today, in terms of avoiding a toxic environment. Lead-free solder is a […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured Tagged With: basics, FAQ

Understanding delay for I/O: Using Arduino functions vs. coding the MCU

February 4, 2019 By Scott Thornton

Sometimes the conveniences of using an Arduino board start to conflict with the performance that you expect, at least from a strict engineering point of view. When you develop with the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE), there are some things you need to know to understand the processing delays, functions, and how to overcome them […]

Filed Under: Microcontroller Tips Tagged With: arduino, FAQ

Protecting an MCU: Build your own optocoupler

January 21, 2019 By Scott Thornton

optocoupler

Microcontrollers are widely used for controlling transistors and relays. Transistors and relays are used for actuating or (energizing) equipment with a higher voltage than an MCU can handle. For example, fans, lights, television, door locks, furnaces, and appliances can be automated using an MCU, however, most operate at higher voltages compared to the voltage tolerances […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, Microcontroller Tips, Microcontrollers Tagged With: basics, FAQ

What’s new with Wi-Fi 6? Focus on high-efficiency

January 16, 2019 By Scott Thornton

Wi-Fi 6

The first wide-spread home electrical appliance was the toaster, and 90% of homes today still have one.[i] Today, wireless connectivity to the internet is as ubiquitous as the electricity was a hundred years ago. Smartphones, tablets, wearables, laptops, televisions, Nest thermostats, Alexa, Google Home, Ring video doorbell sensors, surveillance cameras door locks, smart lighting, and […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, Microcontroller Tips Tagged With: basics, FAQ, nationalinstruments

How to learn anything for free: Massive open online courses

January 14, 2019 By Scott Thornton

Positions for someone with a Masters degree in Data Science are $300K and up, according to a friend of a friend of mine who works in Human Resources for a well-known company. The company’s data scientists, who work on algorithms to predict usage based on data collected from the product’s platforms, are continually lured away […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, Microcontroller Tips Tagged With: FAQ

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