embedded

LSM6DSV16X 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit New Advanced 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit with Embedded Sensor Fusion and AI

STMicroelectronics has introduced the new flagship 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) LSM6DSV16X that features ST’s Sensor Fusion Low Power (SFLP) technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and adaptive-self-configuration (ASC) for superior power optimization. It enables sophisticated processing in the edge, making the device ideal for advanced 3D phone…

Compact Fanless Embedded AI System New Compact Fanless Embedded AI System with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin

AAEON has announced the release of the new Compact Fanless Embedded AI System BOXER-8641AI that is powered by the new NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin and is designed to be exceptionally rugged and durable, with a wide temperature range of -4°F - 131°F (-20°C - 55°C). This new AI system targets applications that previously required dedicated graphic cards to…

SMS Based Vehicle Tracking System with A9G GSM+GPS Module and Arduino Build A Low Power SMS Based Vehicle Tracking System with A9G GSM+GPS Module and Arduino

A GPS tracker is one of the most simple and interesting projects in the field of electronics, and for one of our projects we needed to track the position of a vehicle, so we started looking for circuits on the internet and were very surprised to find out that there were not a lot of modules available online that can do both GSM and GPS at the same time. On top of…

Software Development Tool Trends for Embedded Hardware Software Development Tool Trends for Embedded Hardware

It is said that a person who only has a hammer everything looks like a nail. Having the right tool for the right job is crucial for effectiveness and efficiency in any skilled profession. Embedded system development is no different. That said, until fairly recently, tools aimed at embedded development have lacked the refinement and modern feature sets found in the…

SAM9X60D1G-SOM ARM926EJ-S-Based Embedded MPU New Small-Form Factor SOM with 4 Gb NAND Flash Memory Designed for MPU32 End Applications

Microchip Technology Inc. has expanded its portfolio of MPU System-on-Modules (SOMs) with the new SAM9X60D1G-SOM ARM926EJ-S-based embedded MPU that is available with bare metal or RTOS support through MPLAB Harmony 3 or complete Linux mainlined distributions. This SOM, based on the SAM9X60D1G System in Package (SiP), is a small 28 mm × 28 mm…

Nordic’s Power Profiler Kit II Nordic’s Power Profiler Kit II: A Must have Tool for Embedded Engineers

If you are an embedded hardware engineer who is into product designing, then you must be aware about the importance of understanding the power consumption by each and every part of your circuit in order to validate and optimize your circuit.  Nordic’s Power Profiler Kit II is a device essential for validating and optimizing the performance of your…

SPI Communication on STM8S Using Cosmic C Compiler SPI on STM8S Using Cosmic C Compiler – Interface the MAX7219 module with STM8S

In this tutorial, we will learn about the implementation of the Serial Parallel Interface (SPI) Communication on the STM8S103F3P6 board using an 8x8 Led matrix display module as the SPI device. There are 4 GPIO pins that we will be using to perform the SPI communication as shown in the image below. So, let…

I2C Communication on STM8S I2C Communication on STM8S using Cosmic C Compiler – Reading MLX90614 Sensor Temperature Values

In this article, we are going to perform the I2C Communication on STM8S microcontroller by using the MLX90614 I2C sensor. We will measure the Ambient Temperature and the Object’s Temperature and then we will display the measured temperature on the LCD. If you are following the STM8S Microcontroller Tutorials, you would know that we have already covered the basics of the…

MBED NXP LPC1768 Development Board LPC1768 Development Board Review: Power of Cortex-M3 with Flexibility of MBED Platform

Are you a DIY or an IoT or enthusiast who is planning to start their voyage into the mysterious lands of embedded systems or someone who is planning to up their game from an “8-bit microprocessor” to something more powerful? Or maybe, you are a seasoned engineer, in the proof of concept phase, deciding on a module for prototyping your next consumer grade product and trying…

Arduino Portable Ultrasonic Digital Ruler using ATtiny85 How to Make a Portable Ultrasonic Digital Ruler using ATtiny85

Distance measurement of an object in the path of the person, equipment, or a vehicle or moving object is used in a large number of applications such as robotic movement control, vehicle control, blind man’s walking stick, medical equipment, etc. There are many methods available for distance measurement but measurement using Ultrasonic sensor is one of the cheapest among…

Design Custom Segment LCD Displays Everything you need to know to Design and Build your own Custom Segment LCD Displays

Liquid Crystal Displays or more commonly known as LCDs are one of the most common electronic components which help us interact with an equipment or a device. Most personal portable equipment and even gigantic industrial equipment utilize a custom segment display to display data. For many portable consumer electronics, a segment LCD display is one of the biggest contributors…

Texas Instruments Sitara AM2x MCUs New Microcontrollers to Enable Real-Time Control, Analytics and Networking with 10x Processing Performance

Seeing the increasing demand for industrial automation, next-generation vehicles, intelligent analytics, and higher levels of connectivity, Texas Instruments has introduced Sitara AM2x, a new high-performance microcontroller portfolio. The new MCUs enable real-time control and advanced networking with 10x processing performance, enabling engineers to break performance…