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What Causes SPLIT and Orphaned Packets and How Do I Eliminate from a USB...
Question from the Customer: I’m using the Beagle USB 480 Protocol Analyzer, which is connected to a USB hub with both ports. A mass storage device is connected to the Beagle USB 480 analyzer’s device...
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The Naming and Branding Changes Behind SuperSpeed USB
The Introduction of SuperSpeed USB Throughout the years, the SuperSpeed USB specification has undergone many changes due to its support for increased bit rates and implementation of a multi-lane...
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What Do Biometrics and Neurofeedback Have to Do with UX?
Image from Pathways Neuropsychology Biometrics and neurofeedback take part in many roles of our daily lives: personal health, professional medical evaluations, self-care at home, and video games....
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The Future of IoT (Internet of Things)
We live in a period of intense and concentrated technological change, to the extent that we sometimes lose perspective on just how quickly things around us are transforming for the future. If we...
View ArticleWhat Causes I2C Clock Stretching? When Is It Needed?
Question from the Customer: We are using the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter as an I2C slave to test a master I2C port on another device. It appears the Aardvark adapter uses clock stretching while it...
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What is the USB Type-C Connector Class?
USB Type-C is known for being a powerful yet flexible connector. It brings multiple different capabilities to the user including its ability to bidirectionally transmit both data and video protocols...
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What Causes the I2C Bus Lock and How Do I Fix It So I Can Program a Device?
Question from the Customer: I am trying to use Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter and the Flash Center Software to program an I2C device, but it keeps failing because the bus is locked as shown below. What...
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National Macintosh Computer Day
Happy National Macintosh Computer Day! From Dress up your Pet Day to Squirrel Appreciation Day, the list of creative holidays never ceases to amaze. Today, in case you didn’t know is Macintosh...
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What is an Embedded System Software?
For engineers that approach embedded systems design from a hardware background, configuring software for embedded systems can pose a significant challenge. Those with experience and know-how in...
View ArticleHow Can I Use One Cheetah SPI Host Adapter to Simultaneously Program...
Question from the Customer: We are using the Cheetah SPI Host Adapter to program ICs on our test bed. In many cases, two ICs are designated to receive exactly the same data. These ICs are the same SPI...
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Total Phase at DesignCon 2020: The Need for Speed!
This past week, Total Phase exhibited at the DesignCon 2020 conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center. This was the 25th Anniversary of this highly well-known and established event! Day one saw...
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How Can I Optimize Erasing an I2C Device that Has No Erase Command?
Question from the Customer: I am trying to erase an 24LC256, an I2C EEPROM, with the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter. I’m having a problem erasing it correctly. For my system. I need to erase the...
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What is an Embedded Operating System and the Different Types
Embedded systems consist of a microcontroller or microprocessor and peripheral devices that carry out a specific function within a larger electronic system. Embedded systems are a special type of...
View ArticleHow Causes an Error Message When the Data Appears to Be Delivered Correctly?
Question from the Customer: I am using the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter and Aardvark Software API to communicate with an I2C device. I have a question about an error message that conflicts with the...
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The Relationship Between USB4 and the USB Type-C Connector
The USB4 specification was released by USB Implementors Forum (USB-IF) in September 2019, and one of its most advanced capabilities is its ability to support speeds up to 40 Gbps. Reaching these...
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How Can I Perform a Long-Term Capture of USB Data for Troubleshooting and...
Question from the Customer: We’re troubleshooting a problem that only occurs after days of successful operation. We have no clue of the root cause. To save time, we are now running the device...
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5 IoT Trends Everyone Should Look Out For
The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the fastest-growing markets for new technology with billions of new devices being deployed each year. The concept of the IoT is simple: adding internet...
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What Information Do I Need to Identify and Write to an I2C Slave Device?
Question from the Customer: I am learning to use the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter with the Aardvark Software API aai2c_file example. One of the arguments this method requires is the slave address....
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Wide Interest Found in USB Type-C and Power Delivery at Embedded World 2020
We recently returned from Nuremberg, Germany where the Embedded World 2020 conference was held. While the show attendance we considerably lighter than past years due to concerns about the...
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Which Analyzer Handles Alternate Mode Protocol Negotiation and DisplayPort...
Question from the Customer: I'm looking for is a USB-C protocol analyzer for that handling alternate mode protocol negotiation, as well as power measurements. I plan to use USB Type-C cables for...
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