This article was first published on embedded beat (Freescale blogs) It’s not just about performance and integration, the ARM Cortex-M4 based Kinetis K Series brings world class low-power modes and a comprehensive set of development tools and sof...
This article was first issued on Freescale embedded beat blogs (http://blogs.freescale.com) by Kathleen Jachimiak, product marketing manager for Kinetis microcontrollers. Remember playing with Rubik’s cubes back in t he 1980s? 2014 actually mar...
This article was first published on Embedded Beat (oct. 2014) by Donnie Garcia, Freescale Kinetis New Products Team I don’t have a home security system, but my second hand experience from family and friends is that they can be a real hassl...
For those familiar with TrueSTUDIO from Atollic, you already know how powerful this development environment is, and what it offers beyond the C/C++ compiler and debugger functionality. For all the rest please check out more about it in element ...
Blueshift Hydrogen (via Blueshift) If you thought the ‘80s mobile boombox was out of style, guess again. Blueshift recently announced the launch of its portable, supercapacitor-powered, Bluetooth speaker, Hydrogen – your new best friend. ...
Dear Microcontroller and Microprocessor users 1. You are looking for some training to learn programming your RiOTboard (i.MX6 ARM Cortex-A9) or your Freedom board (Kinetis ARM Cortex-M0+/M4) ?2. You are able to come to Paris, France to visit us ...
PCB Stack-Up DesignBefore designing multi-layer PCB circuit boards, designers need to confirm the circuit boards structure primarily based on the scale of circuit, the size of circuit boards, and the requirements of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC...
Hi , Embedded Strings inc is a well-established company which specializes in the design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex embedded systems/Hardware. Our target markets are healthcare, telecommunication, aerospace and remot...
A Sensing node consists of methane gas sensor, carbon monoxide gas sensor, accelerometer sensor, temperature sensor and RS232 interface circuit with dual port RAM. Methane gas sensor and carbon monoxide gas sensors are placed on stationary node becau...
1.5 Printed Cuicuit Board Panel DesignThere are two problems to consider when design panel: one is how to place the boards; and the other is the way of connection.1.5.1 Panel LayoutPanel can increase productivity and save on production costs; t...
Quote from NexPCB----------------------------------In PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design, it is best not to exceed the batch-production technology level of manufacturers. Otherwise, the PCBs may not be able to be processed, or have high associated co...
The RN4020 Bluetooth Smart Module is Microchip Technology’s, first Bluetooth 4.1 Low Energy module. It comes industry-certified and functions completely as a stand alone or in conjunction with any microcontroller. The module not only functional...
A prototype of the FreFlow gone fashion accessory which may become a ‘must-have’ for concerts. (via SONY)Sony may be bringing another risky product to market that may sink instead of swim. However, their prototype tested at concert venues was a succe...
When Selecting your capacitor for your embedded products, do you have to consider: • Electrical characteristics.• Stability.• Longevity.• Reliability.• Safety.• Life cycle cost. Panasonic Launches its Polymer Capacitors to the market, which...
Microchip Technology Inc., recently announced a new line of eXtreme Low Power PIC microcontroller that are more secure, more cost effective and feature faster throughput. Your home phone technology will never be the same. Microcontrollers are ti...
Trinity College Dublin researchers produce graphene in quantity using mechanical exfoliation. Just about everyone knows that the 1-atom thick wonder material, graphene, is poised to take over the world of electronics. Its electrical properties a...
California’s BPPE sets its sights on coding bootcamps (via stock)Education is one of the biggest issues the younger generations are facing today. According to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), the US is lagging far be...
Promo pictures of the kit. Seems like a good idea. I wonder how durable the paint is over time... (via Tony Yu & Kickstarter)While technology has brought us the glorious touch screen phone, it has yet to bring us gloves that work well with the il...
Audience eS700 voice processing chips. (via Audience) With the myriad of NSA spying scandals hitting the headlines on a weekly basis, it’s surprising that it hasn’t over-shadowed the legitimacy of using ‘listening technology’ for touchless inter...
LG’s G Flex smartphone. It doesn't flex... but it is a curved panel. (via LG)Flexible electronics are quickly becoming the rage for companies looking to capitalize on the bendy tech. Products are already flooding the market since their mainstream...
IBM Graphene RF IC. Read the full report in the following link. (via Nature)Engineers at IBM Research recently announced that they have successfully built the world’s most advanced graphene-based RF chip to date, which may change the functionality of...
Bigger is not always better. Kinetis mini MCUs are a new category of Kinetis MCUs powered by ARM®︎ Technology and available in a variety of tiny wafer-level chip-scale packages (WLCSPs), currently starting at just 1.9 x 2 mm2. www.youtube.com/wat...
OBsIV’s XIM4 console adapter... app based tuning is an important next step. (via XIM) The XIM3 was amazing (see the tear-down)… does the XIM4 live up to the same standards?Ask any gamer on the planet and they will tell you there are two factions...
IoT connected mailbox... or is it just a package monitor? (via kickstarter)The Internet of Things is fast approaching and many appliances and everyday objects are beginning to become connected to the internet. With the plethora of devices now availab...
