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Why and How to Use the Serial Peripheral Interface to Simplify Connections Between Multiple Devices Publish Date: 2019-02-14

The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) is popular as a simple, low-cost interface between multiple devices such as microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators.

How to Implement LoRa Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) with Minimal Power Consumption Publish Date: 2019-02-13

By using a FRAM-based microcontroller instead of flash-based, designers can reduce the power required to update firmware over a LoRaWAN wireless network.

How to Select and Effectively Apply an Oscillator Publish Date: 2019-02-12

A core understanding of oscillators and their function and differences is needed to select and apply them correctly to meet design requirements.

Use a Comprehensive PLC Reference Design to Accelerate Development of Industrial IoT Applications Publish Date: 2019-02-07

A modular system design provides a compact solution to emerging requirements for next generation PLCs.

Improve Pulse Oximetry Measurements Using Dark Current Compensation Publish Date: 2019-02-06

Use a second photodiode to increase a pulse oximeter’s dynamic range to 16 bits.

Use a Microcontroller’s Functionality to Quickly Implement Analog Signal Chains in Compact Designs Publish Date: 2019-02-05

Developers can implement the basic analog interfaces required in many wearable and IoT designs using only an MCU and a few passive components.

Use a Kit to Rapidly Develop an Industrial Predictive Maintenance Application Publish Date: 2019-01-31

Developers can rapidly deploy sensor hardware and software needed to build sophisticated solutions for industrial predictive maintenance.

Use Advanced LDOs to Meet IoT Wireless Sensor Power Supply Design Challenges Publish Date: 2019-01-30

Use advanced LDOs to maximize IoT sensor battery life while easing complexity and lowering cost.

Effectively Sense Temperature in IoT Applications Using Solid State Technology Publish Date: 2019-01-29

Solid state temperature sensors are well suited for IoT applications due their small size, accuracy, linearity, low power, and ease of interfacing.

IMUs for Precise Location: Part 2 – How to Use IMU Software for Greater Precision Publish Date: 2019-01-24

IMU software determines precise position from IMU sensor data and is used in embedded applications ranging from consumer to industrial, medical, and military.

Fundamentals of Current Measurement: Part 3 – Funnel Amplifiers Publish Date: 2019-01-23

Funnel amplifiers allow high side current measurements in systems where the load’s power supply operates at a higher voltage than the measurement circuitry.

Use an External Encrypted EEPROM to Secure Data in Embedded Systems Publish Date: 2019-01-17

Designers can add an external secure EEPROM to a microcontroller that provides an efficient way to protect sensitive data from hackers.

Reduce LED Noise and Distortion for Accurate Pulse Oximetry Publish Date: 2019-01-16

Pulse oximeters require special attention to their LED drive electronics to ensure low noise and low distortion for accurate measurements.

An Easier Solution for Securely Connecting IoT Devices to the Cloud Publish Date: 2019-01-15

Using a security IC and a software library, developers can employ a more efficient approach to mutual authentication required for IoT security.

Heat Sinks: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Heat Out of Your Design Publish Date: 2019-01-10

A heat sink's role is in creating a larger surface area on a heat-producing device, allowing for more efficient transfer of heat out and into its surroundings.

Quickly and Efficiently Implement Machine Learning at the Network Edge Publish Date: 2019-01-09

Developers should consider these low-power processor and board solutions to implement efficient machine learning on IoT devices at the network edge.

Use Add-On Boards to Quickly Build a Powerful IoT-Based Greenhouse LED Lighting and Sensor System Publish Date: 2019-01-08

Developers can use low-cost boards and specialized LEDs to build a complete greenhouse control system.

When More is Less: Save Valuable Space Using More Regulators Publish Date: 2018-12-20

Using multiple tiny DC-DC regulators in a design rather than fewer larger regulators can save board space and provide improved system performance.

Add Rapid Acquisition and High Accuracy to Tracking Applications Using Cost-Effective GNSS Modules Publish Date: 2018-12-19

Second generation GNSS modules offer faster satellite acquisition and better positional accuracy while becoming easier to design in.

USB Type-C, USB PD, and USB 3.1 Gen 2: New Standards in Speed and Power Publish Date: 2018-12-18

USB-C™ cables and connectors can cope with the power required for a device such as a laptop, negating the need to carry numerous cables for different uses.

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