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8Bit adder from discrete transistors

RobinTheMaker — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:50:28 GMT

In this project I tried to build the simplest calculater possible from discrete transistors in order to learn more about digital logic on the most basic level. started experimenting with single transistors on bread boards, building simple log...(read more)

The Digilent Arty S7: An Unexpected Journey

Former Member — Tue, 28 May 2024 10:28:14 GMT

Hello, I am a beginner and have an Arty S7 board and wanted to program interrupts. Are there YouTube videos or other learning opportunities?(read more)

One of the Best CPU ever made: The CELL processor.

phoenixcomm — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 20:45:29 GMT

This processor was an overlooked beast. At its heart was a 64-bit core was developed by Apple, IBM, and Motorola became known as the AIM alliance [Wiki], with Enhanced RISC, with dual-issue in-order two-way&nbsp...(read more)

One of the Best CPU ever made: Sparc Family

phoenixcomm — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:33:15 GMT

The family Includes , SupperSparc, UltraSparc Sun Microsystems. The Sparc was a RISK processor. A Sparc CPU original 32-bit architecture (SPARC V7) was used in Sun's Sun-4computer and workstation systems, which replaced the M680...(read more)

One of the Best CPU ever made: MC680xx

phoenixcomm — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:38:24 GMT

In the late 70's Motorolla, stunned the world with a new CPU family. It was the MK68k family first it was 32-bits internally, Launched first was the MC68008 which only had an 8-bit external I/O bus. Following the MC68010 was released. Fol...(read more)

Calling All EE Students - Build a Simple Flyback Converter to Win an Oscilloscope, DC Power Supply, Hot Air Soldering Station, and More!

rscasny — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:20:42 GMT

Can you answer this question about flyback converters? If you answered (b) and are interested in experimenting with flyback transformers, you might have what it takes to be part of element14's Experimenting with Flyback Transformers competition! How...(read more)

Experimenting with Op Amps: Schmitt-trigger

Jan Cumps — Thu, 18 May 2023 19:55:48 GMT

The Art Of Electronics features a set of practical op-amp circuits. One of them is an op-amp controlled Schmitt-trigger. In this post, I build the circuit and show some lab techniques. image source: edited photo of page 267 of my copy...(read more)

Seeking Feedback: Your Choice of Essentials Topic for End of the Year (2022)

rscasny — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 21:08:00 GMT

I'm planning my Essentials schedule for the end of the year. I have a few ideas but wanted to get your input. If you have the time, I'd appreciate your vote for the most interesting topic below. Thanks. Randall --element14 Team (read more)

POLL What kind of sensor interest you most: medical, fitness, wearable, or healthcare?

rscasny — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:36:00 GMT

While the sensors in the title have some overlap, each suggests a different emphasis when writing an Essentials learning module. Which one interests you most? (read more)

Analog Electronics Resources - Jim Williams Repo

navadeepganeshu — Sat, 29 May 2021 11:00:51 GMT

From nowhere in random, I came across this blogspot called Reading Jim Williams which was all about Jim Williams authored by a MIT professor, doctor analog. I really thank him for his efforts in putting everything together and it's amazing to see...(read more)

How to build and work with Logic Gates using MS Excel (5)

backcorp — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:44:31 GMT

I made an Excel Spreadsheet for Logic gates, amongst other stuff; I decoded 6 bit BCD to 64 independent gates. One for each number and zero. I watched the video on 7 segment displays and added/assigned the gates into 2 4 bit ...(read more)

How to build and work with Logic Gates using MS Excel (4)

backcorp — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:30:55 GMT

I really thought I was done with this. What else can I make? Now I know: (7) - See How Computers Add Numbers In One Lesson - YouTubeThat should be a link. If not at least you have a title. I want to build it. I think I'll st...(read more)

How to build and work with Logic Gates using MS Excel (3)

backcorp — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 09:40:29 GMT

(Part 3 of 3)Building the Logic Gates. By now you should have opened the Logic Gate spreadsheet and know what they look like. Two merged cells at the top....(read more)

How to build and work with Logic Gates using MS Excel (2)

backcorp — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 09:16:19 GMT

Maybe someone will like this for its introduction to Excel spreadsheet formulas. I love Conditional Formatting. Its like the toy inside the toy. FYI: I checked out the SPDT Switch I attached previously and somehow it lost all the formulas. I wil...(read more)

How to build and work with Logic Gates using MS Excel

backcorp — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 16:49:12 GMT

Introduction: Hi, I am Jeff and I’m real good with Excel. I have had training in basic electronics and I like puzzles. I will walk you through making and playing with ‘simulated’ logic gates in Excel.One drawback of this is the lack of a time sequenc...(read more)