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Implement Fast Fourier Transform on Xilinx Zynq SoC

alexwonglik1

The Fourier transform (FT) decomposes a signal into its constituent frequencies and shows that any signal can be re-written as the sum of sinusoidal functions. It is also a mathematical method for transforming a function of time into a function of fr...
- 15 Jun 2020
Introducing Digilent Zmods: Cost-effective high-speed I/O expansion modules for FPGA boards

alexwonglik1

Many engineers have come across Digilent Pmods standard and even included Pmods in their systems. Pmod modules allow for more effective designs by routing analog signals and power supplies only where they are needed, and away from digital contr...
- 2 Jun 2020
An in-depth look into Genesys ZU-3EG, a versatile Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC EG Platform

alexwonglik1

Digilent Genesys ZU-3EG is an advanced computing platform loaded with Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC EG and a range of peripherals and interface. Let's take a closer look. MemoryMain memory is a single-slot populated DDR4 SODIMM, alway...
- 19 May 2020
Use Analog Discovery 2 to create harmonics and look at its spectrum

alexwonglik1

This post shows how to create harmonics in a specific signal with the Analog Discovery 2Analog Discovery 2 and look at the spectrum through FFT mode. We will use the Oscilloscope and Waveform / Signal Generator instruments in Analog Discovery 2.&nbsp...
- 12 May 2020
Audio Looper powered by Nexys Video

alexwonglik1

Digilent Nexys VideoDigilent Nexys Video, Xilinx Artix 7-200T platform ( More InfoMore Info ), is an ideal development board for audio/video applications. There are three high-speed digital video ports, and a 24-bit audio codec on board. W...
- 19 Apr 2020
Using the Digital Discovery to debug a Character LCD

alexwonglik1

Digilent Digital Discovery is a combined logic analyzer and pattern generator instrument and allows you to debug, visualize,and simulate signals in digital systems. LCD displays are used in a wide range of devices. The most common version uses a 2×16...
- 8 Apr 2020
New Product Release: Analog Discovery Studio

alexwonglik1

Analog Discovery Studio: The Portable Circuits Laboratory for EveryoneProvides an entire stack of benchtop instruments with a convenient breadboardable interface The Analog Discovery Studio is a fully-functional portable test and measurement dev...
- 24 Mar 2020
Build the multiple camera streaming application with Digilent Zedboard Advanced Image Processing Kit

alexwonglik1

The ZedBoard Advanced Image Processing KitZedBoard Advanced Image Processing Kit was built to use the video processing capabilities of the Zynq-7000 AP SoC's tightly coupled ARM processing system and 7-series programmable logic.Included in the ...
- 14 Mar 2020
OpenLogger - Getting Started Guide

alexwonglik1

OpenLogger is a high-resolution data logger designed to provide quality measurements without the limits of traditional data logging or data acquisition solutions.You can take advantage of eight analog channels, two power supplies, a funct...
- 8 Mar 2020
New Product Release: Genesys ZU-3EG: Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC Development Board

alexwonglik1

Genesys ZU-3EG: Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC Development BoardA powerful Zynq UltraScale+ 3EG MPSoC development board loaded with peripherals and a wide hardware ecosystem of add-on modules The Genesys ZU-3EGGenesys ZU-3EG is a standalone ...
- 8 Mar 2020
New Product Release: Eclypse Z7: Zynq-7000 SoC Development Board with SYZYGY-compatible Expansion

alexwonglik1

Eclypse Z7: Zynq-7000 SoC Development Board with SYZYGY-compatible ExpansionOptimize productivity and accelerate design flow through Digilent Eclypse Z7. A perfect platform for instrumentation applications. Digilent Eclypse Z7Eclypse Z7 is the f...
- 24 Feb 2020
Analyzing DAC, ADC, and SPI Data with the Analog Discovery Studio

alexwonglik1

The Analog Discovery StudioAnalog Discovery Studio functions as a mixed-signal oscilloscope. In this demo, we use several instruments in Analog Discovery Studio. Oscilloscope - view analog data from a resistor ladder Digital to Analog Conv...
- 19 Feb 2020
Analog Discovery 2 is now supported by MATLAB

alexwonglik1

With the release of MATLAB 2018b, the Analog Discovery 2Analog Discovery 2 is now included as one of the many hardware devices supported by MATLAB.MATLAB provides libraries for data acquisition hardware in their Data Acquisition Toolbox in order to d...
- 13 Feb 2020
New Product Release: Pmod ESP32: Wireless Communication Module

alexwonglik1

The Pmod ESP32Pmod ESP32 provides an easy and cost-effective way to add wireless communication to any host platform or project. It uses the fully certified ESP-WROOM-32 Wi-Fi + BLE + BT module from Espressif Systems. Pmod ESP32Pmod ESP32 is suitable ...
- 10 Dec 2019
Running a RISC-V Processor on Digilent Arty A7

alexwonglik1

The Arty A7-100TArty A7-100T contains a Xilinx XC7A100T FPGA which is the largest FPGA available for the Arty A7Arty A7 and is ideal for deployment of softcore processors. These processors can be either proprietary or open-source. One of the mo...
- 6 Dec 2019
Analog Discovery 2 is now Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4

alexwonglik1

Now, you have access to a complete benchtop by combining the Analog Discovery 2’s oscilloscope, waveform generator, and logic analyzer with the RPi 4 small single-board computer. The setup guideOnce the Raspbe...
- 25 Oct 2019
Learn Embedded Systems with Basys MX3, PIC32MX Trainer Board

alexwonglik1

Digilent Basys MX3 Basys MX3 enables designers to quickly begin developing and debugging an embedded application. With an exhaustive set of peripherals plus Pmod expansion headers, you can create a wide range of embedded systems applications. The bo...
- 8 Sep 2019
New Product Release: Pmod AQS - Digital Gas Sensor for Air Quality

alexwonglik1

With the AMS CCS811 gas sensor, you can detect a wide range of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) using the micro-hotplate technology, enabling a highly reliable solution for gas sensors with very fast cycle times. Pmod AQSPmod AQS can be u...
- 26 Aug 2019
New Product Release - Analog Discovery 2 Pro Bundle

alexwonglik1

Start verifying and testing a wide range of projects with the Analog Discovery 2 Pro Bundle. With the addition of the BNC adapter and scope probes, professional or experienced engineers can access the full 30MHz bandwidth oscilloscope and 12MHz...
- 25 Aug 2019
Infra-Red Image Processing Unit powered by Digilent Zybo Z7

alexwonglik1

Embedded Vision on Digilent Zybo Z7Zybo Z7, Xilinx Zynq SoC Platform Digilent host student design contest every year. The contest provides an opportunity to inspire future engineers in Europe. As we know, the automotive industry is leaning...
- 18 Jul 2019
Introducing the OpenScope MZ

quinn.sullivan

Engineers and electronics enthusiasts listen up as the OpenScope MZ has officially launched at Digilent! The OpenScope MZ was announced on Kickstarter in January 2017 as an addition to the Digilent line of Instrumentation and remains their only open-...
- 2 Sep 2017
Debugging Embedded Systems

quinn.sullivan

As a student or professional engineer it is important to pay attention to where your resources are being allocated. Time spent traveling to and from laboratories fixing minor embedded systems project issues is often disregarded for the sake of projec...
- 29 Jul 2017