Category: Mcu

At the heart of any embedded electronics device, either on a DIY or professional product level is a microcontroller. They run the codes/firmware that helps developers obtain inputs from sensors and tie it to actions executed through actuators. While they are usually developed as...

Wristwatches are an integral part of our dressing, and also help us plan our day to day activities, making sure we don't miss meetings, gym, exams, parties etc. These days, a good looking watch speaks volumes about the wearer, because it’s one of the most noticeable accessories a...

While the ATtiny series of microcontrollers have been around for a long time, their popularity until recently was low. DIY enthusiasts and Professional designers now use them in diverse projects, most of which, in the past, would have featured an Arduino or a bigger MCU like the...

The ATtiny series of microcontrollers are becoming popular as more people begin to learn about the huge capabilities packed into their tiny form factors and the possibility of easy programming through several modern tools like the Arduino IDE and PlatformIO. As a result of this...

As Adafruit’s CircuitPython becomes increasingly popular as one of the basics for rapid microcontroller-based prototyping and development, several development boards are beginning to show up on the makers’ space to help fast track project prototype and production. One of such is the...

The AVR DA family incorporates several new safety features together with integrated Peripheral Touch Controller As the Internet of Things (IoT) delivers greater connectivity for industrial and home applications and as connected vehicles enhance cabin and operational features,...

Loren Browman, a security analyst recently published a guide to automated unlocking of Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51-series systems-on-chips (SoCs) which claims to be protected, enabling a full memory dump or interactive debugging regardless of protection settings. In a blog piece for...

Sensor boards are manufactured to provide engineers with the ideal platform for developing projects and designs that detect or measure temperature, pressure, humidity, color, motion, and even physical location. They offer necessary support circuitry that allows for the full utilization of...