BleuIO: BLE 5.0 USB Adapter


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The USB Bluetooth dongles are quite popular nowadays. Most wireless computer mouse comes with a USB Bluetooth dongle which enables wireless communications to your PC. A USB Bluetooth dongle is a very quick and inexpensive means to allow Bluetooth communications onto your computer. To use the dongle, you simply need to plug it in the […]

I2S USB Microphone using STM32 and MEMS Microphone


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Virtual desktops are used extensively in the IT sector currently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This set-up allows the employees to work remotely and is convenient. Virtual desktops are preconfigured images of operating systems and applications in which the desktop environment is separated from the physical device used to access it. Users can access their […]

Programming TPI AVRs using USBASP Programmer


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AVR microcontrollers are RISC architecture-based microcontroller series that have on-chip flash memory for data storage. The popularity of ARM microcontrollers can be seen by the range of applications it has. They are used in home automation, touch screen, automobiles, medical devices, and defense. They are also quite popular among hobbyists and makers. Most AVR microcontrollers […]

USB UPDI Programmer PCB for AVR Micrcontrollers


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AVR is a microcontroller family developed in 1996 by Atmel, now acquired by Microchip Technology since 2016. AVR generally refers to the 8-bit RISC architecture line of ATMEL AVR microcontrollers. They are very popular in embedded systems. They are very common in maker and hobbyist embedded applications and they are also included in Arduino boards. […]

Meet the Modern and Sleek USB Real Time Clock (USB RTC) Designed For Accurate Time Keeping


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A team of developers has designed a USB RTC for the Raspberry Pi; one that allows you to measure the passage of time while you build advanced products and gadgets. “We understand the hustle programmers and hardware experts face in their projects that divert them creating many wonderful gadgets. A user needs to connect the […]

QuickLogic Launches Qomu – an Open Source SoC Dev Kit That Fits in Your USB Port


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QuickLogic Corporation, a developer of ultra-low power multi-core voice-enabled SoCs, embedded FPGA IP, and endpoint AI solutions, today announced the introduction of its new Qomu development kit, a tiny form factor Arm® Cortex®-M4F MCU + eFPGA combination that fits into a USB Type A port. Optimized for the QuickLogic Open Reconfigurable Computing (QORC) initiative, the […]

The Power of USB Extension Cables


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The Universal Serial Bus, commonly known as USB, is probably one of the smartest innovations of today. In this digital era, a USB extension cable plays an important part in businesses as most of our devices would be of no use without them. USB extension cables are used to access, gather, and transfer data to […]

More flexibility and higher I/O speeds? Meet the new USB2IO interface explorer


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USB2IO is a high-tech interface device that is fully powered by USB and totally dependent on STMicro STM32H7 MCU and Intel Cyclone 10 FPGA. It is an FPGA-based multi-I/O device that offers ease of working with various electronic devices using common interfaces. It is designed towards helping engineers and embedded developers communicate with various breakout […]

+/-18V Isolated DC-DC Converter Dual Supply Output from USB 5V Power Input


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This is a mini DC-DC converter with dual output from single 5V DC supply or USB power source (e.g., +/-18V from 5V/USB). The mini board will fit into small space and perform with high efficiency. Basically, the circuit transfers power from 5V/USB to the output side +/-18V with high isolation, without a direct connection between […]

An Introduction: LCD Common Interfaces


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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 depending on the data bits width. PROs: Simple CONs: Need RAM, Speed […]