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techielew

12/12/2023

12/15 Office Hours: Grasping Commercial Firmware Development Discussion Board

Hi all, We're going to try a new Office Hours meeting time on for size this Friday, 12/15 at 13:00 GMT. The topic will be Grasping Commercial Firmware Development, and along with our new time we're also testing out ways to help us prep for events by starting the discussion before convening on the meeting platform. Please use this thread to post any questions, discussion points, resources, or items of note related to this week's topic and we'll address them on the call later this week. We hope to see you there! ...

nour_oud

12/11/2023

High-Speed ADC Interface Design ?

Hello everyone, I'm working on a project that involves interfacing with high-speed Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) using an FPGA-based platform. The goal is to achieve accurate data acquisition in a high-frequency environment. Can anyone share experiences with designing a robust interface for high-speed ADCs on an FPGA? I'm particularly interested in strategies to minimize noise, optimize signal integrity, and handle the high data rates involved. Any insights or recommendations on clocking architecture and synchronization methods would be greatly valued....

Saßì

12/8/2023

What MCUs support the broadest range of networking protocols for diverse IoT edge deployments?

How do you evaluate the suitability of microcontrollers in terms of supporting various communication protocols, especially for diverse IoT edge scenarios?

Solution:

Each high-performance grade (ARM CortexM4 and higher) microcontrollers delivers what you need. Communication flexibility—when using common communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, CAN, UART), the load is upon the communication module. Sensor integration—the same case as the previous point. Power Efficiency—all low-power grade microcontrollers deliver this feature. Security protocols—most of the time when the real security is needed, you must go for a Secure element outside of the MCU. Scalability—all...

Joseph Ogbonna

12/7/2023

Inside the NXP i.MX 8ULP Processor

In a world increasingly shaped by naturalistic Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), NXP's i.MX 8ULP processor is a game-changer, ushering in a new era of efficient and versatile electronics. Here's why it's making waves: Innovative Energy Flex Architecture: -) Fine-grained power management with separate power islands. -) CPUs can sleep to conserve power while peripheral functions remain responsive....

Umesh Lokhande

12/3/2023

STLink Error: STM32F407 Discovery Failed to upload code!

Trying to upload the code on the STM32F407 Discovery board using STM32CubeIDE. When I connect the board to the host PC. In Device Manager the ST-Link detects means shows up there. This means the Discovery board is detected properly by the host PC. But then when I tried to upload the code it showed ST-Link failed to upload the code

Saßì

12/3/2023

Microcontroller Power Optimization Strategies

What parts of a microcontroller architecture have the biggest impact on power consumption? How can I optimize those as a programmer?

Saßì

12/2/2023

Microcontroller Selection for My loT edge device

What selection criteria should I use to cost-optimize microcontroller selection for my IoT edge device?

yashwanth_55267

11/27/2023

Memory Management on ARM

What is the best approach to manage memory efficiently, considering the constraints of ARM-based systems?

Joseph Ogbonna

11/24/2023

TSMC's Impact on Chip Manufacturing

TSMC, or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has a great impact on the tech industry and is undeniable. With a market value exceeding $550 billion, it ranks among the world's top 10 most valuable companies. TSMC's Arizona Fab In an exclusive CNBC tour, Rick Cassidy, TSMC’s Chief Strategy Officer, revealed plans for the Arizona fab. This state-of-the-art facility, set to produce 5-nanometer chips in 2024, signifies a strategic move for TSMC, aiming to manufacture 20,000 wafers monthly. These chips will power a range of devices, from smartphones to cutting-edge technologies like CPUs, GPUs, and IPUs....

Joseph Ogbonna

11/22/2023

ASML's EUV Lithography : Enhancing Chip Manufacturing for Better Performance

ASML's Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography is a game-changer. By using extreme ultraviolet light with wavelengths as short as 13.5 nanometers, ASML's EUV lithography enables the creation of smaller and more precise features on chips. https://www.asml.com/en/products/euv-lithography-systems The impact is clear – smaller transistors and densely packed circuits result in superior chip performance. ...

Joseph Ogbonna

11/9/2023

The Benefits of Using Evaluation Electronics Boards for Prototyping

The Benefits of Using Evaluation Electronics Boards for Prototyping In electronics prototyping, time and efficiency are paramount. Evaluation electronics boards offer a swift and effective solution, providing several key advantages: 1. Quick Prototyping:...

Joseph Ogbonna

11/6/2023

Transforming Military & Air Force Electronics Engineering with FPGA Chips

🚀 Transforming Military & Air Force Electronics Engineering with FPGA Chips! The field of electronics engineering in the military and air force domain is experiencing a groundbreaking transformation, thanks to the adoption of Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) chips. These remarkable components are enabling engineers to design complex and sophisticated systems that drive efficiency and development in this vital sector. Here are three major ways FPGA chips are making a significant impact: ...

Petr Dvořák

10/30/2023

An impressive European FPGA platform - Cologne Chip CCGM1A1

Read with me: • a comfortable 324 ball 0.8 mm pitch BGA • 20,480 programmable elements (each with 8-input LUT-tree, 2x FF/Latches, 2-bit full-adder or 2x2-bit multiplier) – the biggest iCE40 has 7840 logic cells only • 5 Gbit/s SerDes • all GPIO support double data rate (DDR)...

Joseph Ogbonna

10/27/2023

ASML Impact on Semiconductor Innovation

ASML's Impact on Semiconductor Innovation Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography In the ever-evolving semiconductor industry, ASML is leading a technological revolution that is changing the game. Their groundbreaking innovation is transforming chip performance and efficiency in three major ways:...

Joseph Ogbonna

10/24/2023

Revolutionizing Wireless Technology: Espressif ESP32 and RISC-V

Revolutionizing Wireless Technology: Espressif ESP32 and RISC-V Introduction In the realm of wireless technology, Espressif Systems has emerged as a trailblazer, pushing the boundaries of innovation. At the heart of their groundbreaking developments lies the strategic integration of RISC-V architecture into their ESP32 chips. ...

techielew

9/27/2023

README: MCUs, MPUs & Firmware Forum

Forums are designed to help DevHeads community members come to quick resolution on a variety of systems integration topics. These differ from the #seeking-collabs (find a professional dev who can help build your project) and #projects-and-self-promotion (show off your design accomplishments) sections. The #mcu-mpu-and-firmware forum facilitates information exchange around the disciplines listed below, expressed in tags. DevHeads is a professional engineering community, but if you're just getting started in a field use the "Getting started" tag. When creating or searching for a post, we recommend using multiple tags to make it easier for other devs to navigate and find specific topics. These tags are visible in the upper left of each #mcu-mpu-and-firmware post: ...

techielew

9/11/2023

Can a local variable's memory be accessed outside its scope?

I have the following code. ```#include <iostream> int * foo()...

techielew

9/11/2023

Writing IAR output to ARM chip without IAR

We currently hold a full license for the IAR EWARM IDE but we need to upload firmware to units being made meaning only one person can do the uploading as the application is way over the kickstart size. I'm wondering if there is an alternative method for just uploading (no debugging) IAR's outputted executable without the need for a fully licensed version? I've looked into the Eclipse plugin but this seems to rely on the IAR compiler still. We're using the TMS470 chip and a JLink programmer. Any advice would be much appreciated....

techielew

9/11/2023

Help finding the right MCU

I’m currently in the process of developing a wireless gaming mouse, I have the 3D modeling complete but I’m stuck looking for a usable MCU for a Pixart 3395 Optical Sensor. I have a NDA with Pixart If anyone could help I’d really appreciate it....

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DevHeads IoT Integration Server

The DevHeads IoT Integration Server accelerates technology engineering by helping pro devs learn, share and collaborate.

DevHeads IoT Integration Server

The DevHeads IoT Integration Server accelerates technology engineering by helping pro devs learn, share and collaborate.