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Toshiba Adds 8 Cortex-M4 MCUs to M4K Group
Toshiba adds 8 new M4K MCUs to its TXZ+ Family. Featuring up to 1MB flash & FOTA support for enhanced motor control and demanding IoT applications.
MCU Debugging Without a Reset
Learn to debug a live MCU without a reset. Preserve the program state to easily find and fix intermittent bugs. Includes guides for MDK, IAR, & STM32CubeIDE.
Guide to Automotive-Grade MCUs
Learn the key differences between commercial, industrial, automotive, and military-grade chips. We explain the standards, like AEC-Q100, for auto use.
Get Started with MCX A Series MCUs
Explore NXP's MCX A series MCUs. These Arm Cortex-M33 devices offer power efficiency, MIPI I3C, USB, and robust tools for industrial and smart edge designs.
Creating a Breathing LED on the Renesas CPK-RA2L1
Learn to create a breathing LED effect with a Renesas MCU. This guide details PWM timer configuration on the CPK-RA2L1 board using the e2 studio IDE.
How 8031 Timers & Counters Work
Explore the 8031 microcontroller's controller, clock generator, and timer functions. Discover its place within the widely-used MCS-51 / 8051 family.
Microprocessor vs. Microcontroller Explained
Microprocessor vs. Microcontroller: Learn the key differences in hardware, applications, and features. Plus, a step-by-step guide to start learning.
STM32 UART Receive Interrupt Principles
STM32 UART receive interrupt not triggering? This guide covers common causes from wrong configuration to interrupt priority. Learn to troubleshoot and fix it now
HS16F3612: MCU for Touch-Controlled Heaters
Discover a cost-effective space heater solution using the HS16F3612 MCU. This single chip integrates display, touch input, and IR remote control.
RTOS vs. Bare-Metal: Key Advantages
Explore the advantages of using an RTOS in embedded systems over a super-loop. Learn how it improves real-time response, performance, and simplifies design.
ST STM8L050: 8-Pin MCU with DMA & Analog Features
Discover ST's new STM8L050, a low-cost, ultra-low-power 8-bit MCU. It packs a DMA controller, 12-bit ADC, and EEPROM for resource-constrained apps.
Key Aspects of Modern MCUs
Learn to understand any microcontroller by focusing on its core functions. Our guide covers key characteristics, I/O ports, and external interrupts.
MCU Basics: How Code Controls Hardware
Uncover the physical reality of code. Learn how software translates into voltage levels that control everything from transistors to complex CPU operations.
PLC vs. Microcontroller: Key Differences
PLC vs. Microcontroller: Can an MCU replace a PLC? Discover the key differences in reliability, programming, and cost for industrial automation.
Key Concepts for Understanding New MCUs
Master any microcontroller by learning the fundamentals. This guide explains core MCU specs, timers, I/O, interrupts, and essential program structure.
Power-On Reset Circuit Devices & Types
Technical article about electronics and hardware engineering.
Windowing Techniques for Signal Analysis in AD/DA Systems
Explore windowing techniques for signal analysis in AD/DA systems, focusing on Fourier transform and spectral leakage mitigation.
What Is GPIO? Architecture and Working Principle
Learn about GPIO, its architecture, and working principle, including push-pull and open-drain outputs in STM32F7 and peripheral control.
What Is a Body Control Module (BCM)?
Learn about the Body Control Module (BCM), a key vehicle ECU managing lighting, locks, windows, and more in modern cars.
Nine Essential MCU Circuits
Explore nine essential MCU circuits for reliable microcontroller design, vital for hardware engineers and embedded systems developers.