NE555 timer sparks low-cost voltage-to-frequency converter

NE555 timer sparks low-cost voltage-to-frequency converter

by Gyula Dioszegi @ edn.com: In 1971, Signetics—later Philips—introduced the NE555 timer, and manufacturers are still producing mo...


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S.M.A.R.T. Alarm Clock

S.M.A.R.T. Alarm Clock

by Tony DiCola @ makezine.com: Wouldn’t it be nice to have an internet-connected alarm clock that automatically sets itself, b...


HCS08 VGA Output

HCS08 VGA Output

This reference design is a simple VGA signal generation that uses the Freescale’s MC9S08SH16VTJR, which is an 8-bit m...


1A, 2 MHz, 60V boost/SEPIC/inverting DC/DC converter, 6µA Iq

1A, 2 MHz, 60V boost/SEPIC/inverting DC/DC converter, 6µA Iq

by Graham Prophet: LT8330 is a current mode, 2 MHz step-up DC/DC converter with an internal 1A, 60V switch.


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Teardown & Analysis of a Keysight InfiniMax III N2802A 25GHz Active Probe

Teardown & Analysis of a Keysight InfiniMax III N2802A 25GHz Active Probe

In this episode Shahriar takes a close look at one of Keysight (Agilent) InfiniMax III active probes.


LTC3335 – Nanopower Buck-Boost DC/DC with Integrated Coulomb Counter

LTC3335 – Nanopower Buck-Boost DC/DC with Integrated Coulomb Counter

The LTC®3335 is a high efficiency, low quiescent current (680nA) buck-boost DC/DC converter with an integrated precision coulomb ...


Basic Automotive Lighting Control with MCU

Basic Automotive Lighting Control with MCU

The electronics trend in automotive is continuously rising due to the demand in the market.


Tutorial on the Design & Implementation of an FPGA RGB LED Matrix Driver

Tutorial on the Design & Implementation of an FPGA RGB LED Matrix Driver

In this episode Shahriar and Timo demonstrate the design methodology of an FPGA based 32×32 RGB LED matrix driver.


Atmega8 Development Board

Atmega8 Development Board

Atmega8 Development Board provides a very simple and cost effective platform for prototyping solution.


Generation of Sound Using Microcontroller

Generation of Sound Using Microcontroller

This project illustrates the use of a microcontroller(MCU) to generate different types of sound.


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Delay using 8051 Timer

Delay using 8051 Timer

The major component of this circuit is Microchip’s SST89E54RDA-40-C-PIE, which is a pin-for-pin compatible with typical 8051 m...


IC monitors multicell battery packs

IC monitors multicell battery packs

by Susan Nordyk @ edn.com: The ISL94203 battery-pack monitor IC from Intersil monitors, protects, and cell-balances three- to...


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