Category: Interface
An Introduction: LCD Common Interfaces
There are a lot of different LCD display interfaces depending on the requirements of resolutions, speed, cost, stability etc. The following outlines the common ones on the market: Parallel vs Serial Interface Parallel interface could transmit many data bits at the same time...
Continue ReadingIsolated, Single-Channel RS232 transceiver (Isolated RS232 to UART)
The project presented here provides an isolated interface between the RS-232 cable network and the connected UART systems to protect against voltage spikes and ground loops within the noisy environment and improve system reliability. The project achieves a robust data communication link...
Continue ReadingMeet Ollie – The Swiss Army Knife of Connectors
Two challenges field engineers face is the need to go around with multiple connectors and cables, and the ESD/over-voltage challenges faced when interfacing with high voltage devices. With the desire to help solve these challenges, Melbourne-based hardware designer Ali Slim, got to work...
Continue ReadingTigard Is Here to Bust Open Any Embedded Physical Interface You Can Find
We have all been there. You get a new development board, you go online to check how you communicate with it and then you realize you need a new connector that costs some extra cash. And here goes on the cycle of electronic waste, because it generally only works with boards from that...
Continue ReadingInterfaces for Machine Vision
Choosing the right interface for your machine vision application is a key decision in your camera selection process. The following sections provide an overview of the different types of cables and connectors available for machine vision applications along with associated pros and...
Continue ReadingMicrochip MCP2518FD : External CAN FD Controller with SPI Interface
The MCP2518FD is a cost-effective and small-footprint External CAN FD Controller that can be easily added to a microcontroller with an available SPI interface. Therefore, a CAN FD channel can be easily added to a microcontroller that is either lacking a CAN FD peripheral or that...
Continue ReadingMeet the Tigard Board; A new FT2232H-Based USB Serial Adapter/Debuggers
SecurityHardware.com is set to take FT2232H-based USB Serial Adapters and Debuggers to the Next Level. The Portland-based company will soon be launching a Crowdfunding campaign for its latest design, an open-source FTDI FT223H-based multi-protocol, multi-voltage hardware hacking device...
Continue ReadingMeet the iWave Telematics Control Unit with 4G, WiFi and Bluetooth
The concept of "a connected car" is no longer a figment of the imagination of movie producers but an everyday reality. Different communication protocols along with data from different sensors are being leveraged across the automotive industry to provide advanced features/services like...
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