Figure 1 shows how you can connectthe sensor to the microcontroller. Youprogram the microcontroller to generatethe control signals for the sensor. Thedesign uses a 16-MHz clock frequency.The ...

In Part 1, we covered the basics ofsensors and the characteristics youmust keep in mind when using them in designs. However, there isan enormous range of specialist sensors developed for ...

The main principle of this circuit is to display the digital temperature value. Here, ATmega8 microcontroller is used. The ATmega8 has inbuilt analog to digital converter with six multiplexed channels ...

This idea describes an MCU interface for a 1-Wire temperature sensor interface that offers high accuracy while using less board space. The circuit can be modified for use with any 1-Wire device. The ...

If you love tinkering, ESPHome is a fantastic way to build custom smart home devices. This open-source firmware framework ...

Microchip is aiming at analogue sensors with a microcontroller that can measure signals while consuming less than 3µA while sleeping with one comparator monitoring an in-coming voltage. Called ...

Often, goods are damaged in transit due to mechanical shock or vibration. Unfortunately, the damage is not always visible upon delivery, resulting in disputes between the shipper and its customers ...

Arduino’s brand-new Esplora microcontroller, packed with prebuilt sensors and features, could indicate a move for the DIY electronics company toward a wider segment of the microcontroller market.

Smaller, smarter, and radically efficient - bringing brain-inspired intelligence to battery-powered devices, unlocking a new era of real-time, ultra-low power AI at the edge. With sensors embedded in ...

[CNLohr] has been tinkering with some fun parts of late. He’d found out that ordinary LCD screens could be used as simple touch sensors, and he had to try it for himself. He ended up building a little ...

− Infineon microcontroller technology enables NVIDIA’s developer platform to deliver scalable and integrated motor control solutions for humanoid robotics − Infineon's solutions empower humanoid ...

Most modern smartwatches have color displays, wireless capabilities, the ability to alert you to notifications, and support for running first-party and third-party apps. Sensor Watch doesn’t do any of ...