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Introduction to Analog to Digital Converters (ADC)

There are many different implementations of an Analog to Digital Converter, or ADC. This article provides an overview of the main types, their characteristics and limitations. ... read more

Introduction to the STM32 Blue Pill (STM32duino)

In this article you will learn how the STM32duino stacks up against an Arduino and how to make it compatible with the Arduino integrated development environment (IDE). ... read more

Charging Methods for Lithium-Ion Batteries

The battery type of choice for most electronic products that run on batteries is the li-ion battery. Discover what it takes to charge them properly. ... read more

What’s Inside a Smartphone?

Modern smartphones are marvels of technology, and it is really impressive how much technology is crammed into such a compact device. Find out what it takes to build a functional smartphone. ... read more

How to Switch Large Loads with a Microcontroller Using Transistors

Microcontrollers are great for implementing the smarts behind a given product. This article teaches you how to get around some of their major limitations. ... read more

A Practical Guide to Using an Oscilloscope

Learn how to use the oscilloscope, frequently referred to in the trade as a scope, which is an essential diagnostic tool used in any serious electronic circuit design activities. ... read more

How to Use the ESP32 Wireless Microcontroller with the Arduino IDE

The ESP32 is a powerful, feature-packed, SoC that can be effectively used in many applications. In this article you will learn how to program it using the Arduino IDE. ... read more

Electronic Lab Setup: Tools and Equipment Requirements

If you are a maker or engineer planning to develop your own electronic product, then you’re going to need a way to test, program, and debug the electronics. In this article I will discuss how you can construct your very own lab setup for testing out all your product concepts. ... read more

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Introduction to the Ultra High-Performance STM32H7 32-bit Microcontroller

The STM32H7 is the most powerful member of the popular STM32 family of 32-bit microcontrollers based on ARM Cortex-M cores, and offered by ST Microelectronics. Learn why its many advanced features blur the line between microcontroller and microprocessor. ... read more

Introduction to Object Detection and Ranging Technologies

There are numerous applications where detecting the presence or absence of an object is required. This article explores the different methods of object detection, how they are implemented, and their major advantages and limitations. ... read more

How to Add Voice Recognition to Your New Hardware Device

This article addresses the fundamentals of how voice recognition works, and how best to integrate it in your new consumer product. ... read more

7 Ways to Quickly Judge the Quality of Your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design

Are you paying a supposed expert to design your PCB, but you aren’t sure how to judge their work? I’ll teach you how to wisely and safely outsource your PCB design. ... read more

How to Select the Microcontroller for Your New Product

How do you select the right microcontroller for your specific hardware product? This article will show you all the different factors you need to juggle when selecting the very best microcontroller. ... read more

Comparison of Memory Types Available for Your Product

Learn about the types of memory available for microcontrollers, and their various advantages and limitations. ... read more

How to Pick the Right Voltage Regulator(s) for Your Design

This article demonstrates how to select the best type of voltage regulator for your particular electronics product. ... read more

The Beginner’s Guide to Designing with the dsPIC33 Microcontroller

How do you choose the best microcontroller for your new tech product? Keep reading to discover the advantages and disadvantages of different types of microcontrollers. ... read more

Datasheet Review: High-Performance STM32 Cortex-M4 Microcontroller

The STM32F469 microcontroller, which is based on the higher performance ARM Cortex-M4 processor architecture, is extremely fast and offers a huge assortment of features and peripherals. ... read more

Datasheet Review: Entry-Level STM32 Cortex-M0 Microcontroller (Blog + Video)

The STM32 line of 32-bit microcontrollers from ST Microelectronics is one of the most popular choices for use in commercial products.

The STM32 line is quite expansive with numerous combinations of performance, peripherals, power, memory, and packages available. In this … read more

Introduction to Electronic Sensors

This article provides an overview of the types of electronic sensors most commonly used in new electronic products. ... read more

Teardown of an Amazon Echo Dot

In this article, I will teach you about product development by tearing down an Amazon Echo Dot, which is a great product to use as an example. The Echo Dot is an advanced tech product, yet it’s not so complex as to be completely overwhelming. ... read more