Category: Software
Comparing the Top 5 PCB CAD Programs
sfcircuits.com compares the top 5 PCB CAD Programs, DipTrace, Eagle, Altium, Pads and Orcad: There are several programs available that range from simple and intuitive to highly sophisticated. They range from free or inexpensive to high-end/premium. They come feature-less or...
Continue ReadingPartSync – Full featured Desktop Electronics Parts Database
PartSync is a desktop database application used to manage electronic part data, Bill of Materials (BOM), component kits and vendor purchase lists. PartSync provides advanced features for labeling, material storage and bar coded labels. Search engines make finding parts and part...
Continue ReadingThe New OS From Google “Fuchsia” – What is it ?
Last year Google announced “Brillo” an operating system for IoT devices with a communication protocol called “Weave”. Today, most of the technical websites are talking about the new operating system “Fuchsia” which is, according to Google brief description, a “Pink +...
Continue ReadingIssues with printf function
The C library function printf() is one of the common used functions in embedded systems world to debug the code in real time over a serial connection. Using the printf() over serial is under debate and may not be optimal for embedded systems and that’s what Jacob Beningo over EDN tries...
Continue ReadingIt’s the end of C as we know it!
beningo.com discuss about the future of C language and it's use in embedded systems. The C programming language has been with embedded software developers since its creation in 1972. Ever since then C has been a blazing constant, surviving even the big push in the late 90’s and...
Continue ReadingEagle 7.6.2 – First Beta Release After Autodesk’s Acquisition of Cadsoft
It has been one month since the Autodesk’s acquisition of Cadsoft. After the acquisition, they redesigned the website and changed the domain name from cadsoftusa.com to cadsoft.io. It seems that Autodesk is going very fast toward sharing with community what they intend to do with...
Continue ReadingCIRCUIT WIZARD – Circuit Simulator for begginers
Circuit wizard is one of the good simulators for beginners. Here the tutorial explains how to draw and simulate a circuit in circuit wizard simulator CIRCUIT WIZARD - Circuit Simulator for beginners -...
Continue ReadingAn Open-Source SoCs with RISC-V From SiFive
SiFive, a startup from San Francisco, is trying to democratize the access to the world of SoC designing and manufacturing by giving the ability of customizing silicon to the smallest company, inventor, or maker, and taking “the hard parts of building chips working with 3rd part IP, EDA...
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