Using PIC18 MCU Most solar panel arrays are either fixed-position or have a limited field of movement. In this project article, Jeff set out to tackle the challenge of a sun tracking system that can move your solar array to...

ICP Germany has introduced IMBA-H310 motherboard. It is designed to perform computationally intensive applications while maintaining compatibility with older PCI form factor plug-in cards. The mainboard in standard ATX form factor is equipped with the Intel H310 chipset and supports...

WIN Enterprises has announced the MB-50230 a high-performance Thin Mini-ITX server board with robust communications features. The device’s communication features enable fast and flexible network communications from the production line to the cloud to store critical data and images, says...

Radxa’s Raspberry Pi Zero-like “Radxa Zero” SBC runs on Amlogic’s quad -A53 S905Y2 and sells for $15 (512MB LPDDR4) to $45 (4GB with 16GB eMMC). Features include Wi-Fi/BT, 4K-ready micro-HDMI, 40-pin GPIO, and 2x USB Type-C. The Raspberry Pi Compute...

SMARC platforms based on the NXP i.MX 8M Plus processors are an ideal fit for embedded AI applications. Equipped with an extensive ecosystem with application-ready 3.5-inch carrier board, Basler cameras and AI software stack, fast proof of concept is possible....

Docker Smooths the Way When it comes to embedded computing software, the old and the new are sometimes at odds. Getting legacy software to work properly with modern operating systems can be challenging. In this article, Kris explains how to...

Click here for the Circuit Cellar article code archive Cover image provided by Cadence Design Systems — www.cadence.com p.6: Build a Drill Position Indicator: Using Arduino Nano, By Anuj Justus Rajappa and Vairamani Kanagavel References:[1] ATmega328P datasheet, Link[2]  MPU6050 datasheet,...

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The next issue of Circuit Cellar is due out next week! Here’s your sneak peak at what’s inside the July issue. New DFM features for PCB design tools, COVID test drone project, displays for embedded, drill position project, embedded PCs,...

Vecow is continuing its Arm adventure with two compact, DIN-rail mountable IoT gateways that run Debian on NXP’s power-sipping NXP i.MX6 ULL. The 91 x 91 x 32mm AIC-100 and 91 x 91 x 47mm AIC-110 are designed for IoT...

Swedish electronics firm TT Electronics has announced what appears to be its first Linux-powered device. The S-2Connect Creo SoM provides Cat M1 and NB-IoT connectivity as a “future-proof” solution for low-power, long distance wireless in regions where networks are “switching...

According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the Wi-Fi chipset market size exceeded USD 15 billion in 2019 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3% between 2020 and 2026. The global shipments...

Antenova has announced a new flexible embedded antenna for small monitoring devices on North America’s 915MHz ISM and LoRaWAN networks. This antenna, named Fera, part no SRFI068, is a flexible printed circuit (FPC) antenna measuring 33mm x 13mm x 0.15mm....

The UnifiedWater Project Water pollution is a serious problem that these days often gets drowned out within the broader issue of climate change. In this project article, Andrei details a system he designed that uses sensors and IoT technologies to...

Electronics Cooling Essentials The reliability of your electronic design is typically inversely proportional to its operating temperature. So, how can you keep electronics cool? George covers some common cooling techniques. The trend towards smaller, more powerful electronics continues. This quest...

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Controlled Via App or Web Discover how these Cornell students built an Internet-connected door security system with wireless monitoring and control through web and mobile applications. The article discusses the interfacing of a Microchip PIC32 MCU with the Internet, and...

In electronics, things have a nasty tendency to get hot, and knowing how to manage that heat is an important part of the design process. I want to step you through a very simple real-world example I recently encountered to...

IAR Systems has announced a complete set of development tools for the Traveo II family of microcontrollers (MCUs) from Infineon. The tools bring a solution with AUTOSAR support to companies working with automotive body electronics applications. In addition, IAR Systems...

Common Temperature Sensors Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a system. Adding heat to a system causes its temperature to rise. In the first part of this series, George details the characteristics of common temperature sensors. Temperature...

Using Liberty BASIC Word processing and spell-checking have come long way since the days of typewriter ink and printed dictionaries. As a part of an ongoing project, Jeff uses the Liberty BASIC programming language to write an application that creates...

Ed explores heat transfer and shows how a simple linear equation can predict an LED’s operating temperature. He presents the thermal effects that arose in some of his most recent LED projects. After you’ve provided an LED with the proper...

Analog Devices has announced its expanded portfolio of battery management system (BMS) products including ASIL-D functional safety and new low-power features to enable continuous battery monitoring. These new devices further differentiate ADI’s BMS platform that today delivers the industry’s best...

Aimtec has introduced its new HAMJZ series of open-frame and enclosed AC-DC converters. These product series are designed to meet EN60335-1, EN61558-1, EN62368-1 and EN60601-1 standards, thus enabling them to be used in a wide range of applications such as...

TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of the high voltage output CHVM series of DC-DC converters. Capable of operating from a nominal 12V input, these non-isolated converters deliver output voltages ranging from 180V to 2,000V. Low output ripple and noise...