Articles Microcontrollers Usage

Sensors such as strain gages, RTDs (resistance temperature detectors), and thermistors produce a resistance that’s proportional to force or temperature. If you measure a sensor’s resistance, you can calculate the physical parameter. ...

Cortex-M0+ is not the newest small, low-power processor and, in fact, some newer offerings may surpass it. However, its broad deployment and mature environment continue to make the processor a compelling offering for low-power applications. So, ...

Abstract In this three-part series, we have been exploring the properties and applications of convolutional neural networks (CNNs), which are mainly used for pattern recognition and the classification of objects. Part 3 will explain the hardware ...

Abstract This is part 2 in a series of articles focusing on the properties and applications of convolutional neural networks (CNNs), which are mainly used for pattern recognition and the classification of objects. In the first article ...

Abstract The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, and AI is increasingly enabling applications that were previously unattainable or very difficult to implement. This series of articles explains convolutional neural networks ...

Boost converters, like other switchers, have traditionally received their control signals from a dedicated circuit. However, a recent trend is to integrate simple switching-power-supply building blocks into generic devices, such as ...

Here are some simple tips for servo systems that may improve productivity and prevent costly downtime. To help engineers and design teams get all the performance possible from servo systems, here are some of the more troublesome servo predicaments ...

Despite the increasing availability and declining cost of on-chip analog peripherals, the humble PWM DAC retains its appeal as a “free” DAC [ 1 ] that can repurpose an uncommitted DIO pin and counter/timer module, add a simple low pass ...

Many applications, such as medical therapies, magnetic stirrers, and induction heating, call for a rotating magnetic field, which you can generate by attaching multiple permanent magnets to a dc motor. This technique involves problems, including ...

When you are working with battery depending low power-consuming circuits, then you may need this innovative power switch. The concept is to save energy while the device is not operating but the battery is connected. Why we need to save energy We ...