Introduction The ATmega1280 is an 8-bit microcontroller developed by Microchip Technology very efficiently. Being one of the most complex models in the ATmega series, it provides a good basis for making various embedded systems. So, in this discussion, I will feature its main characteristics and technical specifications and also present some case studies of its […]
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Today, microcontrollers are present in virtually all forms of electronic and software-based gadgets and structures. Due to these characteristics, they have been able to supply anything from home appliances, industrial products, machinery, and consumer electronics. Leading the pack in microcontroller technology is Atmel, now part of Microchip Technology, which brought a new look to the
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The AT90PWM81 microcontroller can produce pulse signals with varying duty fields called pulse width modulation (PWM) that can be utilized in control systems like motor control, brightness control of lighting, and many others. In this commentary, I aim to give a summary of what PWM involves, the methodology behind it, and how the AT90PWM81 microcontroller
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The STM32C0 microcontroller series from ST aims to bring the benefits of 32-bit technology within reach of all developers. Currently the STM32C0 offers options with as little as 16 KB flash memory available in small 8-pin packages, up to 32 KB flash in devices with 48 pins. However, by 2024 ST plans to expand the
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According to a new market study published by Industry Research, titled “Global AVR Series Single-Chip Microcomputer Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023”, the market size of AVR Series Single-Chip Microcomputer is expected to see the highest growth by 2023. The complete research assessment provides analysis of industry’s new upgrades, critical trends, present
My entire professional life as an engineer is spent on, or adjacent to, a glowing laptop. I use the same computer to code, research, design, and document, and even to waste time. Hour upon hour, every day of the week, every week. So I push to have my creative time be analog: Coming home to do
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Microchip Technology recently announced the release of MPLAB X integrated development environment (IDE) version 5.05, which beta supports the majority of AVR microcontrollers (MCUs). This release will allow designers who traditionally used PIC microcontrollers and developed with the MPLAB ecosystem to easily evaluate and incorporate AVR MCUs into their applications. Microchip says support for additional
