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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Let’s say you’re working on a project, and you need a microcontroller. Which chip do you reach for? Probably the one you’re most familiar with, or at least the one whose programmer is hiding away in a ...

As computer systems become more and more ubiquitous in everyday items, the workings of those items will require some sort of digital controlling. Controllers that once handled large mechanical systems ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Texas Instruments introduced its most affordable C2000 real-time microcontrollers, enabling engineers to design products.

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 ...