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Good news from the Flash Memory Summit 2016 - Santa Clara Convention Center
Over the three days of the Flash Memory Summit Expo, the crowds at the show looked a bit larger than last year. There was plenty of interesting and innovative technology on the Expo Floor including -...
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How Can I View the Resistor Values of a USB Type-C Cable with the USB Power...
Question from the Customer: We’re testing our new design, a Type-C captured cable AC home charger, with your USB Power Delivery Analyzer. USB Power Delivery Analyzer The charger is not a Power...
View Article8 Skills Every Embedded Systems Engineer Should Have
Embedded systems have come a long way since they were introduced, in the early 1960s. Applications of embedded systems are ever-increasing and the trend is growing in momentum with every year that...
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Did You Know the Beagle I2C/SPI Protocol Analyzer Can Work with Display...
Video protocols such as HDMI, DVI and VGA use the I2C bus for a display control channel, as well as a data display channel. For audio and video transmissions, the control channels are designed to...
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25 Years of Linux and Changing the Digital World
As Linux, the open-source operating system created by Linus Torvalds turns 25 today, we can’t help but marvel at its incredible journey. Twenty-five years ago, Linus Torvalds announced his project on...
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Which Tool Should I Use to Have One SPI Master Control Multiple Chips on an...
Question from the Customer: We plan to use a host adapter to exercise a target board that we are developing. This board has two chips on an SPI bus. The setup includes a second board (that we are also...
View ArticleUSB Type-C Cable Fails (1)
Earlier this month we announced that we would start shipping our new Advanced Cable Tester at the end of September. As we developed this product, we were thinking about the potential impact of faulty...
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USB Type-C Cable Fails (2)
Last time, I shared information on the hazards of improperly implemented USB Type-C. Now, here are a few more examples. Cause not determined, Galaxy Note 7 with USB Type-C melts down Source:...
View ArticleAdvantages and Limitations of I2C Communication
I2C Communication is a part and parcel of embedded system design; especially for systems where the priority is not focused on achieving very high clock rates. So, it should come as no surprise that I2C...
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Total Phase USB Type-C and Power Delivery at the Microchip MASTERs Conference
Nothing says “toasty” like Arizona in August! This past August, we were back at the Microchip MASTERs Conference. The MASTERs Conference celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. It was my 2nd time...
View ArticleSamsung urged to officially recall Galaxy Note 7 to prevent resale of a...
USB Type-C enables truly rapid charging of your battery operated devices by providing higher voltage and current than ever before through a USB cable. But sometimes, aggressive power management and...
View ArticleHow and Why to use the API to Send a Stream of Continuous Data when the...
Question from the Customer: I have found it easy to use the Control Center Serial Software with the Promira Serial Platform but I seem to have a project that is more challenging. I need to send a...
View ArticleEmbedded Systems in the 2016 Rio Olympics and Their Influence
Since its inception, embedded system technology has continued its relentless march into our day-to-day lives. From the GPS tracking system in your car to the printer in your office, devices that are...
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What is the Easiest Way to Program and Verify a New SPI Memory Chip in...
Question from the Customer: We’ve been using the Cheetah SPI Host Adapter, but working with a new SPI memory chip (GD25Q80CTIG) that supports Duo and Quad SPI modes, it looks like we need a different...
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8 Things You Need to Know if You Are an Engineer Working Remotely
source: stocksnap There has been a shift in the working world. Work hours are no longer 9-5, people no longer sit in cubicles and terms like “WFH” and “telecommuting” are being repeated on a daily...
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How Do I Capture Only MOSI Data from SPI Traffic?
Question from the Customer: I am using a Beagle I2C/SPI Protocol Analyzer to look at SPI traffic. I want to capture on only records where MOSI data matches 01 00 00 00. How can I do that? Figure 1:...
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How Can I Monitor Clock Stretching on an I2C Bus?
Question from the Customer: I would like to monitor the clock stretching that I am experiencing on the I2C bus. How can I do that? Response from Technical Support: Thanks for your question! Clock...
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Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Minneapolis - Total Phase Storms In
“The wind begun to rock the grass With threatening tunes and low, - He flung a menace at the earth, A menace at the sky….” From A Thunderstorm by Emily Dickinson Yep you guessed it, I got to...
View ArticleHow to Speak Electrical Engineer for Team Members and Colleagues
Lost in Translation. It’s not just a movie; it’s a communication shortfall. And it isn’t isolated to communication between individuals or groups that speak different languages. Actually, it’s a common...
View ArticleUSB Type C is gaining popularity
We've all heard about some of the challenges regarding USB Type C implementations, but the upside to this exciting new technology is undeniable. This article from the online version of Wired Magazine...
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