In this article, I'll be explaining the basics of how microcontrollers work, physically and virtually. First off, microcontrollers are no simple thing, so don't be discouraged if you find it ...

I just heard from the guys and gals at SparkFun Electronics (www.sparkfun.com) that they will be hosting a new class called Introduction to Microcontrollers for Educators on March 31 and April 1, 2012 ...

There are currently around 600 programming languages to choose from, so picking the one that’s right for you can be pretty difficult. But if you’re looking for a language that’s incredibly popular, ...

We love looking at hardcore electronics projects with a beefy microcontroller and hundreds, if not thousands, of lines of code at its center. But everyone needs to get there somehow. This tutorial ...

Want appliances and tools that run quiet, fast, and smooth without extra cost? Find out if new microcontrollers can help ...

This article introduces you to the the Zephyr* RTOS and explains how to configure it for the Intel® Quark™ microcontroller D2000. Zephyr* RTOS with the Intel® Quark™ microcontroller D2000 Welcome to ...

It never fails — we post a somewhat simple project using a microcontroller and someone points out that it could have been accomplished better with a 555 timer or discrete transistors or even a couple ...

NUREMBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--embedded world, Hall 4, Stand 325 — Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in embedded safety and security, today announced its new software platforms for ...

Called the F28E120SC and F28E120SB, the MCUs are 30% faster than previous MCUs for these appliances. The microcontrollers use TI’s InstaSPIN field-oriented control (FOC) software and algorithms for ...